Engineer Trainee

Job Description:

Engineer Trainee

Description

The Job

The County of San Bernardino Wants You to Join Our Team!

The County of San Bernardino is currently recruiting candidates for Engineer Trainee positions within the Department of Public Works (DPW) . These roles serve as an entry-level position within the professional Engineer series and offer valuable opportunities to contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of essential infrastructure in San Bernardino County.

As an Engineering Trainee , individuals will embark on a developmental journey, gaining practical experience and skills in engineering within the public sector. This role provides a solid foundation for career growth and advancement within the County.

Duties may include:

• Developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects.
  
• Designing infrastructure for roads, bridges, debris basins, landfills, storm drains, and retaining walls.
  
• Conducting field reviews and assessments.
  
• Performing technical research and investigations.
  
• Coordinating with team members from various departments and external agencies.
  
• Analyzing development plans to assess their impact on County projects.
  
  

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ASSIGNMENTS

Transportation/Flood Control: These positions perform engineering work related to the design and/or planning of construction projects and the development of plans, specifications and cost estimates. Essential duties include designing work for roads, bridges, debris basins, landfills, storm drains, and retaining walls; preparing cost estimates for various project alternatives; developing project scope; performing field review; performing hydrology/hydraulic studies; traffic engineering; performing technical research/investigation; coordinating among staff members from various divisions within the assigned department and outside agencies; and analyzing development plans to determine impact on County projects.

Contracts/Construction Division: This position supports capital improvement projects and the department's materials testing laboratory. The position primarily assists resident (supervising) engineers in preparing/reviewing quantity measurements and calculations, preparing monthly payment estimates, reviewing draft plans and specifications, monitoring construction activities, reviewing and maintaining construction documentation. The position also assists in scheduling and maintaining the accreditation and certification of the materials laboratory and mobile testing vans and performs duties of Radiation Safety Officer for Contracts Division.

Transportation Permits/Operations Support: This position reviews, conditions, and coordinates with County Departments/Divisions and outside Agencies Street Improvement Plans (SIPs), permit applications, Traffic Control Plans (TCPs), and Certificates of Insurance COIs); reconciles accounting; recommends process changes; serves as a resource for less-experienced staff; coordinates and resolves field construction issues; ascertains proper Permits Office workflow and operations. The position also prepares Disaster Recovery Cost Applications to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and California Office of Emergency Services (CA OES); coordinates Disaster Recovery Efforts with FEMA, CA OES, and County OES; develops Storm Inundation Maps; coordinates with neighboring agencies for unified and consistent disaster responses; participates in the inspection of flood facilities; make recommendations on flood facility improvements; reviews County prepared EAPs and submits same to CA OES for approval.

Solid Waste Division: These positions perform engineering work in support of SWMD's capital improvement project program, including infrastructure planning and budgetting, project compliance with CEQA, design review, and the preparation of plans and specifications; landfill gas extraction and treatment system operation, monitoring and maintenance including permitting and reporting activities; groundwater monitoring and reporting; and general site inspection and operation at various landfill sites. The position will also assist in the preparation of CADD drawings, oversight of contractors and construction activities, provide report preparation assistance, track project budgets and be responsible for verifying compliance with contract documents and regulatory permits.

TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT

Employment within the County offers excellent opportunities for training and advancement within the series and into leadership roles. Engineer Trainees work under training conditions while acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to qualify for promotion to Engineer I. Trainees become eligible for promotion upon meeting the minimum requirements for Engineer I and achieving an overall "meets standards" rating on their work performance evaluation. Employees must qualify for promotion to Engineer I within 24 months or be terminated. Incumbents attain regular status at the Engineer I level upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Incumbents may advance within the series to Engineer I , Engineer II , and Engineer III upon meeting qualifications for the higher levels and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Employees may attain regular status at each level upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Click on Job Title below for more information:

Engineer Trainee
$59,675.20 - $79,892 annually

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Applicant must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County and the State is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reaches or works below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally works near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally uses protective equipment or clothing.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Education:

Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, of which 35 units must be upper division .
Substitution: Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -OR- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification may substitute the upper division requirement.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in Civil Engineering is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received; recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$59,675.20 - $79,892.80 Annually