Civil Engineering Technician I / II / III - Capital Projects Engineering- CPE

Salary : $68,344.00 - $114,386.00 Annually

Location : MSCS-69 Stony Circle Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25 / 26-40ASM-O

Department : Transportation and Public Works

Opening Date : 11 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 07

The Position

THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS HIRING MULTIPLE CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS! THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING TO APPLY THEIR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN A DYNAMIC CAREER PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

The Benefits of City Employment In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of health plan, and top of the line employer-paid vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our

Additional benefits include :

• A competitive total compensation package!
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 "floating holidays" per year depending on hire date and years of service
• $500 Annual wellness bonus
• Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer

About the Positions

Civil Engineering Technicians perform a variety of routine, intermediate, or advanced level paraprofessional engineering office and field work. Successful candidates will be appointed at the Civil Engineering Technician I, II or III level depending on level of skills and experience.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies in Transportation and Public Works - Capital Projects Engineering (CPE) Division, and Materials Lab, as well as any future regular or limited-term vacancies during the life of the eligible candidate list. Experience in design, construction and / or inspection of public projects such as pavement restorations, traffic calming, active transportation, water, sewer, storm drain, traffic signals, bridges, and buildings. Additionally, experience with AutoCAD, and land surveying technology (both office and field) are all relevant to the vacancies in CPE.

If you are interested in one of these positions or a possible future Civil Engineering Technician position at the City, should one become available, including transfer opportunities, you are strongly encouraged to apply now.

The Ideal Candidate(s) :

In addition to the required qualifications below, the ideal candidate(s) will :

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I :

This is the entry level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series and does not require previous specialized experience. Incumbents will be provided appropriate training in the functions of their area of assignment to enable them to gather, analyze and monitor routine data and formulate recommendations based on established criteria. This classification is distinguished from the class of Civil Engineering Technician II in that the technical work assignments of the latter are performed more independently and incorporate previously learned practices and principles.

To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II :

This is the intermediate level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the class of Civil Engineering Technician I, or, when filled with a candidate from the outside of the City, requires prior related work experience. A Civil Engineering Technician II works under general supervision and utilizes the principles and practices of engineering to gather, analyze and monitor simple to moderately complex engineering related data. Recommendations are formulated using established criteria or from previous on-the-job experiences. This class is distinguished from Civil Engineering Technician I in that the routine technical work assignments of this classification are performed more independently. This classification is distinguished from the Civil Engineering Technician III classification in that new or more complex technical work assignments of the Civil Engineering Technician II classification are observed and reviewed upon completion.

To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III :

This is the full journey level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the class of Civil Engineering Technician II or, when filled from the outside, require significant prior related work experience. Working under direction, a Civil Engineering Technician III utilizes the principles and practices of engineering to independently gather, analyze and monitor a full range of engineering related data. Recommendations are formulated using independent judgment and from previous on-the-job experience. This class is distinguished from Civil Engineering Technician II in that the technical work is more complex and performed independently or with minimal supervision.

To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE.

HOW TO APPLY : Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

THE SELECTION PROCESS : The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment; and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez at Asanchez@srcity.org.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE : The duties and responsibilities listed below are specific to Civil Engineering Technician III and these duties may / or may not be performed by Civil Engineering Technicians I & II. For specific duties related to Civil Engineering Technician I & II, please visit the links referenced above to review the detailed job descriptions for each level.

Examples of Essential Duties (all positions) :

The following duties are considered essential for this job classification :

In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties are considered essential for the following divisions :

Capital Projects Engineering

Project Development :

Construction & Inspection :

Project Closeout :

Survey Section :

Materials Engineering :

Additional Duties :

In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties in the department and section assignments specified. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of : Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of construction inspection; trigonometry as applied to the computations of angles, areas, distances, and traverses; principles and practices of surveying; materials sampling and testing methods; engineering design and construction practices; computer-aided design and other general engineering computer software application programs, including spreadsheets and word processing; quantity and cost estimating; customer service techniques; principles of statistics and mathematics as applied to engineering tasks.

Ability to : Read figures and make accurate mathematical and basic statistical calculations; understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches; communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; comprehend and draw inferences from written material; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and use computer-aided design and other application programs; read and understand record drawings, parcel maps, subdivision maps, zoning maps, improvement plans and specifications; operate engineering office equipment, computers and copy machines; maintain engineering records; file information using numerical, alphabetical, chronological and / or reverse chronological filing systems; organize and complete assignments within established time frames; perform research. Positions assigned to the Survey section also require the ability to operate and care for surveying instruments. Positions assigned to the Materials Engineering section also require the ability to operate and care for materials testing instruments.

Experience and Education : Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience - Sufficient experience in civil engineering design and construction practices to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Education - Courses in mathematics, computer-aided design, construction practices, surveying, materials testing, and / or other related courses. A certificate of completion from an accredited Civil Engineering Technology or other related technical program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

License(s) :

This classification may require the ability to perform work at various locations. For positions that may require work at various locations, individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C, California Drivers License, or be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various City facilities or work locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The work is performed indoors in an engineering office environment and outdoors in field conditions involving heavy traffic, steep terrain, muddy construction sites and exposure to poison oak. Field work frequently is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and involves walking on rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. Incumbents communicate with others orally, face to face and by telephone and / or two-way radio. Incumbents are given oral direction or graphic information such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual aids when receiving assignments. When operating office equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and / or calculator, incumbents make fine, highly controlled, repetitive arm / hand movements. When operating a computer, incumbents sit for extended time periods with the ability to move at will. Incumbents raise arms overhead and / or bend and stoop to retrieve documents from file drawers. When performing field inspections and office duties, incumbents climb stairs and / or ladders, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and stoop and crouch with the ability to change positions as needed. They file documents in numerical, alphabetical, chronological and / or reverse chronological order. When laying out traffic control patterns, incumbents place and observe the placement of cones to ensure compliance with safety standards. When performing field inspections and / or laboratory tests, incumbents respond to auditory warning devices. Construction inspection duties require incumbents to coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously while driving, to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly, and to make visual inspections of contractors' work. During inspections, incumbents observe people in the field to monitor compliance with safety standards. Incumbents sometimes perform construction inspections at night and / or on weekends and holidays. Incumbents review or check the work products of less experienced staff.

Incumbents sometimes use common hand tools, such as a pick or a meter box lifting device, to remove utility box or manhole covers for design and inspection activities. Functional area assignments within a division are flexible, shifting as division needs change. Incumbents in this department discriminate among or match colors in order to inspect curb painting, pavement marking, and traffic signs and to read documents in color.

Incumbents in the Survey Section, when performing surveys, lift and move survey equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for short and long distances; use common hand tools, such as sledgehammers, spades, picks, and shovels to uncover and / or dig up survey points, move debris, remove catch basin and manhole covers, and pound stakes into the ground. They also use machetes to remove brush. When maintaining, assembling, or operating survey equipment, incumbents make skillful, controlled manipulations of small parts, screws, and tools. Field and / or office work requires incumbents to measure distances using calibrated instruments.

Incumbents assigned to the Materials Engineering section lift and move laboratory equipment and / or samples of construction materials weighing up to 40 pounds both short and long distances. They discriminate among colors when monitoring quality of materials. They also work with cleaning fluids such as solvents to clean tools and sampling containers using normal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and heavy duty rubber gloves. Incumbents make precise arm / hand positioning movements when operating stabilometer, kneading compactor, or compression testing machine. Incumbents use their arms above shoulder level and coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously when operating drill rig and other lab equipment; and use picks, shovels, or other tools to obtain samples of construction materials. When testing construction materials, incumbents remember and follow prescribed testing procedures. When maintaining, assembling, or operating laboratory equipment, incumbents make skillful, controlled manipulations of small parts, screws, and tools. Field and / or office work requires incumbents to observe data collected while using test equipment.

In the Storm Water & Creeks section, incumbents use common hand tools such as a sledge hammer and pick to remove catch basin and manhole covers. When performing water tests, they remember and follow prescribed testing procedures. When collecting water samples, incumbents carry kits and cones weighing up to 20 pounds both short and long distances. In the field an incumbent may be subjected to wet, hot, and cold weather. They walk on level, inclined, uneven, wet and slippery surfaces; reach, kneel, bend, stoop and climb over objects. Bioassay sample collection requires incumbents to bend and stoop to lift 5-gallon water sample containers weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbents use and calibrate instruments such as turbidity probes, pH probes, dissolved oxygen probes and automatic samplers to monitor water quality.

Santa Rosa - A Wonderful City to Call Home

The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.

The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by submitting a Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 543-3060 or jobs@srcity.org.

In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits.

This job classification is in Miscellaneous Unit 7, Technical. Please click to be redirected to the City's benefits information page.

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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to gather information used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. For your application to receive further consideration, your responses must be supported by the information provided in the "Work History" section of your application. You must submit a complete application and provide clear, concise, and detailed responses to all supplemental questions by the final filing date and time. Responses such as "see resume" are not acceptable. Information included in resumes, cover letters, or other attachments will not be used to determine your eligibility and will not substitute for completing any part of the application-unless specifically requested as part of the application process. If you have not completed all required sections, please return to the application and do so before submitting. Do you understand and agree to this statement?

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Do you possess a Certification of Completion for any of the following? Please check all that apply.

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If you possess any other certifications that you feel are related to this position, please describe below. If not, please enter "N / A."

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Please describe in detail your training and professional experience applicable to the position of Civil Engineering Technician, including the name of your employer or school, specific types of jobs you completed, equipment used, level of independence, etc.

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Please list the courses, training, and / or workshops you have successfully completed that are related to the Civil Engineering Technician field. Please list course title, school attended and units completed for each course. If none, please enter "N / A."

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Please briefly describe your training and professional experience in each of the following areas : a) Interpreting and applying complex or technical rules and specifications.b) Reading and interpreting engineering or other technical drawings and maps.c) Construction inspection experience.

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Please list the computer programs, especially any technical and / or engineering-related programs, with which you have experience (e.g. AutoCAD, ArcGIS, spreadsheets, word processing, database, etc.). For each software program listed specify the name of the software, where and when you gained your experience, and your level of proficiency.

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Please provide an example of a recent problem you solved and provide the steps you took to resolve the issue.

Required Question