Engineering Technician I/II - Department of Transportation

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems that contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. The department comprises a team of more than 500 people serving residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and active public life.

Position Duties

• Conducts field investigations; prepares summary and recommendations with guidance from Engineers.
• Reviews and makes minor modifications to capital improvement project plans using CAD or GIS tools.
• Assists with preparation of materials (maps, PowerPoints, etc.) for public meetings.
• Responds to resident and public agency requests.
• Provides customer-focused written or phone responses in a timely manner.
• Assists with management of databases by supporting data entry and file management, as well as generating reports in response to public records requests.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits good listening skills and has excellent written and oral communication.
• Works well in a collaborative environment and demonstrates flexibility in interacting with individuals in a variety of professional and sub-professional trades.
• Demonstrates proficiency in programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Google Earth.
• Demonstrates willingness to work occasional early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Possesses a valid Class C California driver’s license to drive City vehicles to work sites.

Specialized Functions – Green Stormwater Inspection Team

• Supports the Green Stormwater Inspection team by inspecting, evaluating, and documenting the performance and construction of GSI systems (bioretentions, permeable pavers, tree well filters, retention basins).
• Provides support to Inspectors in performing weed abatement inspection for fire prevention, quarterly landscape ratings for performance reporting, Special District inspection assistance, and residential street sweeping assistance.
• Performs administrative support such as creating spreadsheets and tracking data, performing complaint investigations, entering data into databases for core service reporting, reviewing plans, updating pay letters, assisting in compiling/organizing Standard Operating Procedures for landscape and sweeper programs, assisting with creating maintenance master plans, and covering field inspections when Associate Construction Inspectors are out of office.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Technician I

• Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (GED or California Proficiency Certificate).

Engineering Technician II

• Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (GED or California Proficiency Certificate).
• Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew.

Acceptable Substitution for Engineering Technician II: Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college-level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

Required Licensing

Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required.

Other Qualifications

• Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Multi-Tasking: Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current positions.
• Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Technology Use/Management: Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all job-specific questions. Candidates must answer all questions to be considered; incomplete applications may be withheld. Only those whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed, which may include one or more interviews. A conditional offer may be contingent upon providing proof of a valid California driver’s license and passing a DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) assessment per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem the candidate ineligible.

Additional Information

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San José will not sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H-1B or any other visa requiring employer application. Applicants must answer all job-specific questions; incomplete applications will be withheld. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or third-party job boards. This recruitment may fill multiple positions in this or other divisions/departments. Applicants should apply to be considered for additional opportunities. Allow adequate time to complete the application before the deadline. Successful submission yields an automatic confirmation email; if not received, contact CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

Pay

• Engineering Technician I: $65,782.08 – $79,934.40 annually
• Engineering Technician II: $78,340.08 – $95,156.88 annually

Salary ranges include an approximate 5% ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary determined by final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Occasional early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours may be required.