Engineering Technician III (Development)

Description

The City of Fremonts Public Works Department is recruiting for :

Engineering Technician I / II (Development)

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The Department

The Engineering Division delivers public infrastructure projects such as streets storm drains and City buildings. The team plans reviews designs surveys acquires property manages construction and provides inspection services. These projects are carried out through the Citys Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and private development.

The Ideal Candidate

The City is seeking a self-motivated individual who is knowledgeable in engineering terminology and demonstrates a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with residents developers and other stakeholders - responding to inquiries explaining processes clearly and helping customers with professionalism patience and a service-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. A successful candidate may also possess a working knowledge of the private land development process and be able to assist staff engineers in reviewing public and private street improvement plans encroachment permit plans and grading and drainage plans.

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is

November

28

2025

at 12 : 00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity please complete an application online by clicking Apply just above this box.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and / or panel interviews professional reference checks fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling or emailing : .

Contact Us

For additional information please contact Human Resources Department at :

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Class Specifications :

Engineering Technician I : Class Specifications Engineering Technician I Class Spec Details

Engineering Technician II : Class Specifications Engineering Technician II Class Spec Details

This is a deep class series which includes Engineering Technician I and Engineering Technician II.

Definition

Under supervision Engineering Technicians may work in any Engineering division including Design Construction Development Transportation and Survey; Technicians perform a variety of work to assist with the design and construction management of public works projects; may assist as needed with the survey crew; perform related duties as assigned.

Class Characteristics

These classifications represent the entry and second level in the technical engineering classification series; employees may advance from Engineering Technician I to Engineering Technician II based on departmental operational need and assessment of the employees skill level. The position will report to an Engineering section head.

Engineering Technician Is perform basic level engineering technician work in a designated assignment under close supervision. Work methods are explained in specific terms and work is subject to review. The job may involve tasks that after initial training warrant only occasional supervisory review.

Engineering Technician IIs are distinguished from Engineering Technician Is by the level of complexity of work assignments they receive and the level of supervision provided. Checks are integrated into work processes and work is reviewed to ensure consistency in the application of standard processes and procedures. Engineering Technician IIs are distinguished from the next higher classification of Engineering Specialist by the latters responsibility to perform fully qualified journey level technical engineering work.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

General Duties for both the Technician I and II in all assignments :

• Operates a variety of office machines calculators personal computers and a variety of software applications.
• Makes initial review of project submittals and RFIs and routes correctly.
• Under the direction of a registered engineer prepares manually or through CAD diagrams for field design changes.

Engineering Technician I :

Design Assignment :

Construction Assignment

Development Assignment :

Transportation Assignment :

Survey Assignment :

Engineering Technician II :

In addition to the duties listed above :

Design Assignment :

Construction Assignment :

Development Assignment :

Transportation Assignment :

Marginal Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

For both the Technician I and II :

Knowledge of : Civil Engineering principals; materials and standards used in the design and construction of public works improvements; functions and applications of engineering mathematics including algebra geometry trigonometry; and research techniques and methodologies.

Skill in : Clearly reporting complex factual and conceptual information verbally and in written form; using field and office engineering equipment and instruments.

Ability to : Read and interpret construction drawings; make accurate field measurements and calculations; write technical reports; perform computations involving engineering formulas trigonometry and geometry; learn to prepare cost estimates; develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Education / Experience

Engineering Technician I : Any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge skills and abilities would be : graduation from high school with course work in algebra geometry trigonometry and drafting.

Engineering Technician II : Any combination of education and / or experience which has provided the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge skills and abilities would be : completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university with course work in engineering AUTOCAD and mathematics including geometry and trigonometry or graduation from an accredited high school and two years of progressively responsible experience performing technical engineering work in design and / or development plan review transportation operations construction management and land surveying.

Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California drivers license is required. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within City limits to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare

66%

Sitting : Frequent

Walking : Occasional

Standing : Occasional

Bending (neck) : Occasional

Bending (waist) : Occasional

Squatting : Rare

Climbing : Rare

Kneeling : Rare

Crawling : Rare

Jumping : Rare

Balancing : Rare

Twisting (neck) : Rare

Twisting (waist) : Rare

Grasp - light (dominant hand) : Occasional

Grasp - light (non-dominant) : Occasional

Grasp - firm (dominant hand) : Occasional

Grasp - firm (non-dominant) : Occasional

Fine manipulation (dominant) : Occasional

Fine manipulation (non-dominant) : Occasional

Reach - at / below shoulder : Rare

Reach above shoulder level : Rare

Push / pull : Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Rare

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting : Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Rare

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying : Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Rare

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination : Eye-hand : Required

Eye-hand-foot : Required

Driving : Required

Vision :

Acuity near : Required

Acuity far : Required

Depth perception : Required

Accommodation : Required

Color vision : Required

Field of vision : Required

Talking :

Face-to-face contact : Required

Verbal contact w / others : Required

Public : Required

Hearing :

Normal conversation : Required

Telephone communication : Required

Earplugs required : Not required

Work environment :

Works indoors works outdoors exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature being around moving machinery exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity exposure to dust fumes smoke gases odors mists or other irritating particles exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces working below ground using computer monitor works around others works alone works with others.

Class Code : 5240

FLSA : Non-exempt

EEOC Code : 3

Barg. Unit : PETA

Probation : 12 months for each level

Rev. : 8 / 18

Required Experience :

IC

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 76575 - 105147