Engineering Aide/ Technician I/ Technician II

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has multiple openings for Engineering Aide, Technician I, or Technician II at the Lambs Canyon and/or Badlands landfill sites. There is also an opening on the Environment Engineering unit located in Moreno Valley. The first resume/application review will be in January 2024.

The Engineering Aide or Technician will perform related field work at their assigned landfill, such as inspecting closed landfills and determining compliance with plans, specifications, County standards, and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, the Engineering Aide/Technician mayprepare plans and cost estimates for public works construction projectsunder the direction of professional Engineering staff and perform calculations to determine available disposal capacity and expected site life Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software applications.

Competitive candidates will have sub-professional engineering field experience working at a sanitary landfill or in a related public works setting, and drafting experience utilizing MicroStation/Inroads and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D software applications.The most competitive candidates will possess comparable Public Works inspection experience.

The selected Engineering Aide or Technician I/II for the Environmental Engineering team will maintain, and monitor environmental systems such as landfill gas collection systems and groundwater remediation systems to maintain compliance with air and water quality environmental regulations. Monitor air and water quality with field instruments. Collect air and water quality samples for laboratory analysis. Collect accurate field notes and data, clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with supervisors and peers, assist with troubleshooting and repair of electromechanical devices, maintain and use specialized environmental monitoring instruments, safely perform work in confined spaces and variable field conditions.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

The selected candidate will perform office/field work at the Badlands Landfill, Moreno Valley Headquarters, Lambs Canyon landfill and will be required to drive to various locations throughout Riverside County including Beaumont and the Desert sites..

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Engineering Aide

• Assist with performing a variety of site inspections at open and closed landfill sites related to Department compliance with state and county regulations involving landfill cover systems, drainage & erosions control systems, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

• Assists in the compiling/preparation of project drawings, permitting documents and regulatory correspondences.

• Assists with performing surveying tasks (such as topographical surveys and setting out construction grade stakes).

• Assist in construction inspections for public works construction projects.

• Assist with the collection and preparation of field samples for laboratory analysis of a variety of soils, aggregates, concrete mixes, and other materials being used for construction projects.

Engineering Technician I

ENGINEERING:

• Make topographic, cross-sectional and profile drawings and maps using manual or computer aided techniques; prepare preliminary construction drawings; index and file maps, drawings and other engineering records.

• Take and prepare field samples for laboratory analysis of a variety of soils, aggregates, concrete mixes, and other materials being used for construction projects.

• Assist with performing a variety of site inspections at open and closed landfill sites related to Department compliance with state and county regulations involving landfill cover systems, drainage & erosions control systems, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

• Assists in the compiling/preparation of project drawings, permitting documents and regulatory correspondences.

• Assists with performing surveying tasks (such as topographical surveys, grade checking and setting out construction grade stakes).

WASTE DISPOSAL:

• Assist in preparing technical reports on solid waste landfill sites, including availability of cover material, capacity analysis, effects of run-off, access, and ecological impact.

• Assist site engineer in survey support of daily landfill construction and quarterly site density survey.

• Assist in construction inspections for public works construction projects.

SURVEYING:

• Under close supervision, perform a variety of field and office sub-professional surveying work.

• Measure and record distances and elevations; perform level, GPS survey work; set stakes.

• Assist in conducting property ownership research.

• Assist in the preparation of final designs or drawings.

Engineering Technician II

ENGINEERING:

• Assist in preparing technical reports on solid waste landfill sites, including availability of cover material, capacity analysis, effects of run-off, access, and ecological impact.

• Assist site supervisor/site engineer in investigating and handling complaints arising out of disposal site operations.

• Perform daily site inspections of active landfill sites to ensure all permit and safety requirements are being met; assist site engineer in survey support of daily landfill construction.

• Take and prepare field samples for laboratory analysis of a variety of soils, aggregates, concrete mixes, and other materials being used for construction projects.

• Perform limited design of roadways and appurtenant; structures, revise elements of simple engineering designs within established limits.

• Calculate and compute quantity and cost of materials for a variety of construction projects; prepare maps using manual or computer aided techniques.

• Enter appropriate computer commands into system for mapping processes; digitize maps for data entry; operate plotter for computerized map preparation.

WASTE DISPOSAL:

• Assist in preparing technical reports on solid waste landfill sites, including availability of cover material, capacity analysis, effects of run-off, access, and ecological impact.

• Assist site supervisor/site engineer in investigating and handling complaints arising out of disposal site operations.

• Perform daily site inspections of active landfill sites to ensure all permit and safety requirements are being met; assist site engineer in survey support of daily landfill construction.

• Prepare interim grading and drainage plans for development of landfill disposal and borrow areas.

• Perform weekly inspection of the landfill gas condensate and/or leachate systems.

• Assist in construction inspections of public works construction projects.

SURVEYING:

• Perform moderately difficult sub-professional field and office surveying work.

• Inspect the construction of less complex public works projects and subdivision tracts to assure compliance with plans and specifications.

• Make computations and record readings; check and prepare field notes.

• Office Duties: Draft topographic, geometric alignment, cross-sectional, and profile drawings and maps using manual or computer aided techniques.

• Conduct property owner research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Aide ($41,697.97 - $59,172.67 Annually)

Required Knowledge of:Mathematics, including the elementary principles of algebra and geometry as applied in sub professional engineering work.

Required Ability to:Learn the techniques and practices involved in assigned sub-professional engineering work; perform mathematical computations; keep clear and accurate notes; perform simple drafting; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

Engineering Technician I ($49,086.96 - $77,102.27 Annually)

OPTION I

Experience: Two years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

Upload a copy of any official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account.

OPTION II

Certificate: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of sub-professional engineering experience.

Engineering Technician II ($61,078.99 - $85,713.06 Annually)

OPTION I

Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering. Upload a copy of any official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account.

OPTION III

Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required sub-professional engineering experience.)

TO ALL POSITIONS:

License:Possession of a valid California Driver's License.The selected candidate will perform office/field work at the Moreno Valley Headquarters, Badlands Landfill, or Lambs Canyon landfill and will be required to drive to various locations throughout Riverside County including Beaumont and the Desert sites.

Physical Requirements:The Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician will work outdoors and will be exposed to inclement weather conditions, smells, animals, and insects. Some hiking, walking, uneven terrain.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policyHERE.

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all candidates.

Applicants who are current employees of the

Departmentof Waste Resourcesmay be considered before other applicantsdependingon the volume of application received.

Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. For more information, please email Amanda Campos at acampos@rivco.org.