Extra Help Engineering Aide I

Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by assignment. Extra help employees may work in various County departments throughout the geographic county area and may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year (July to June). Applications remain active for six months.

About the Role

Current vacancy is with the Resources Management Agency located in Visalia. This is an extra help position with no associated benefits. Employees will train, learn, and develop skills to perform duties as a party chief, public works inspector, office technician, plant inspector, or material testing specialist, and assist project engineers with other specialties.

Responsibilities

• Learn to conduct spatial analysis, manage data, and create automated workflows.
• Train to create maps and presentation documents.
• Learn geocoding for public works, land survey, aviation, public transit, flood control, assessment districts, pavement management systems, and other thematic mapping and geospatial datasets.
• Review maps and plans for subdivisions and building facilities.
• Prepare and review property descriptions, charts, and diagrams.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Assist in preparing equipment and material specifications.
• Coordinate utility relocation and right-of-way clearing.
• Train in negotiating for construction projects.
• Assist in performing routine traffic investigations and survey techniques.
• Learn to read and understand contract specifications, engineering blueprints, maps, and project plans.
• Perform engineering calculations and handle routine design problems.
• Take accurate field notes and prepare reports.
• Give and follow written and oral instructions.
• Compile data, analyze information, draw valid conclusions, and formulate recommendations.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade with coursework in algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry sufficient to make engineering calculations (e.g., distance, angle, area, volume).
• Proficiency in English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to operate contemporary office equipment, including computers and electronic devices.
• Ability to learn and apply basic principles of surveying, relevant engineering terminology, and geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Basic.
• Ability to learn basic drafting and design practices, methods, and geographic database management.
• Ability to learn general construction materials, specifications, tools, equipment, and soil/material testing procedures.
• Basic filing methods, both manually and electronically.
• Ability to establish priorities, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to changes in workloads and retain factual information.

Skills

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• Drafting and construction experience is desirable.

Additional Information

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• A background investigation may be conducted, with re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some positions may require a physical exam.
• This position may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).