Job Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

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Engineering Technician

This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:


Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase


Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

COUNTY PROMOTIONAL

This recruitment is County Promotional and is only open to current County of Orange employees (including limited-term and extra help).

This recruitment will establish a County promotional eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Engineering Technician vacancies. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until

11:59pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025

. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC WASTE & RECYCLING

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills and operates three active regional landfills (North, Central, South), four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 20 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for County unincorporated areas. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence. OCWR partners with the Orange County-based Discovery Cube to sponsor the Eco-Challenge educational exhibit that teaches thousands of students each year to reduce, recycle, and reuse in their daily life.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity is set to be stationed at one of OCWRs three active regional landfills. Engineering Technician positions at OCWR are characterized by the performance of technical tasks requiring formal education or training, or specialized experience or knowledge in all or a substantial combination of the following areas: Civil Engineering principles; Earthworks; Fluid Mechanics: Hydrology and Hydraulics; Land Surveying; Ground and surface water monitoring/sampling; Landfill Gas Systems; Environmental Monitoring and Control Systems; and Landfill Operations.



The job duties include, but are not limited to:

Performing engineering calculations such as area calculations, materials quantities, testing volumes, perimeters, cost-estimating, curves and grades, hydraulic flow rates, and pressure checks Drafting cross sections, profiles, maps, engineering plans, and exhibits; and preparing miscellaneous illustrated materials such as charts, graphs, PowerPoint-type presentations and exhibits Using Global Positions Systems (GPS) for land surveying activities and other computerized equipment for plan/map drafting, calculations, data collection, and record-keeping Researching records such as permits, as-built plans, maps, agreements, records of survey and deeds Reviewing plans, documents or maps for conformance to permits, codes, ordinances, specifications and safety requirements Performing design drafting work independently and as an assistant to senior engineering Performing field survey work and related duties independently in the preparation of waste fill plans, utility projects, maintenance projects, or any other projects Providing the public, developers, contractors and other agencies with technical information Performing Landfill Gas (LFG) compliance monitoring and sampling using approved equipment Performing compliance water monitoring and sampling using approved equipment Monitoring and record-keeping of compost material data such as temperature and water moisture for comprehensive analysis and reporting Performing inspections of various landfill environmental control systems

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess two (2) years of experience in the field of civil engineering including a combination of drafting with Civil 3D, landfill operations, improvement plan reading, mapping, and/or engineering technology. College courses, training seminars, or a combination of both may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. A list of related coursework must be submitted with the employment application to be considered.



In addition, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:

Professional & Technical Expertise

Experience with CAD drafting programs utilizing MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam Monitoring and compliance testing and sampling of air, compost materials, landfill gas, and stormwater using a variety of testing equipment Maintain engineering equipment used for testing Familiarity with database programs Knowledge of the principals, practices and mathematics used in engineering design and construction, including but not limited to percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, spatial relationships and statistics Knowledge of plans, topographic maps, estimates, engineering reports and specifications Ability to estimate project costs, determine the project scope of work and submit a Request for Services (RFS) to contractors Ability to detect and identify field-related issues including but not limited to LFG collection system, groundwater and storm water infrastructure, and compost facility and any environmental and safety hazards Comprehend and interpret technical material related to the job

Building & Maintaining Relationships l Informing

Ability to effectively work with peers, supervisors, stakeholders, contractors, the general public, and federal/city/state/local officials and staff Accurately and concisely exchange information with others, both orally and in writing Effectively follow written and oral instruction and ability to give instructions to others Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and regulators Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Communication & Presentation Skill l Writing

Speak, read, write and understand English at a level required for successful job performance Ability to draft technical reports, memos, and correspondences Prepare clear, accurate notes; maintain records and files Ability to communicate technical and complex information in a clear, easy to understand manner to a wide variety of audiences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please click the following link to view the complete classification description, minimum qualification requirements, and working conditions for

Engineering Technician

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LICENSE REQUIRED

Possession of a California Class C Driver License is required.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Online Examination | Multiple Choice Test (Weighted 100%):

Candidates will be required to take a proctored exam consisting of job-related multiple-choice questions. Only the most successful candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment.

Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment procedures.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com," "ocgov.com," and "ocwr.ocgov.com" If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact John Duckson at 714-834-4655or by email at john.duckson@ocwr.ocgov.com

EEO INFORMATION

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Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).





Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information



Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.