About The Position
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The County of Riverside’s Flood Control Department has multiple opportunities for an Surveying Technician I/II who will be assigned to either the Surveying Section or Right of Way Engineering (ROWE) Section within the Survey & Mapping Division in Riverside.
The Surveying Technician I/II performs a variety of sub-professional land surveying and right-of-way engineering duties under the direction of a Senior Land Surveyor or Survey Project Manager. They will utilize Autodesk Software to assist in preparing various Right of Way documents, perform field data collection, including construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys.
This position follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Candidates will have experience in land surveying, construction staking, boundary and topographic surveys, along with significant proficiency using complex software applications, preferably Autodesk, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365. Certification as a Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT), an Autodesk certification, or an equivalent drafting credential is highly desired.
This position is classified as Engineering Technician I/II in the County’s classification system.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.
Examples Of Essential Duties
If Assigned to the Survey Section:
- Perform field data collection, including construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys.
- Demonstrate proficiency in field measurement procedures, instrument setup, and data collector management.
- Apply calculation methods for curves, coordinates, and elevations; prepare simple field notes.
- Utilize software such as Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365 to process and document survey data.
- Work in outdoor environments with varying terrain and weather conditions.
- Ensure the survey truck is fully stocked and equipment is in order.
If Assigned To The Right Of Way Engineering Section
- Learn and apply boundary establishment and boundary resolution methods for base mapping and right of way mapping.
- Understand and assist in preparation or review of Legal Descriptions, Plat Maps, Records of Survey, and Corner Records.
- Conduct research of land records, title reports, and easement documents in support of right of way and mapping projects.
- Use Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley, or similar CAD tools to draft and annotate right of way exhibits and mapping documents.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and understanding of survey law and title implications.
Minimum Qualifications
Upload a copy of the diploma/transcript (unofficial acceptable) and/or certificate as part of the application. See “Proof of Education” below under “APPLICATION INFORMATION” for more information regarding requirements.
Engineering Technician I
$25.77 - $40.48 Hourly
$53,602.96 - $84,195.70 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.)
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
$32.07 - $45.00 Hourly
$66,698.27 - $93,598.61 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.
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.)
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; the basic practices of engineering design and construction, traffic control and land surveying; manual and automated drafting techniques; field and office procedures relating to hydrography; procedures related to construction inspection.
Ability to: Read and interpret legal descriptions, engineering drawings, survey notes, and tract descriptions; assist in the preparation of designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications; collect and analyze traffic, transportation, hydrologic, and other data and prepare reports, interpretations and recommendations; compile and enter data into computer system for computer aided mapping; perform survey field work, inspect public works projects and subdivision tracts; maintain effective relations with others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required for traveling to various inspection sites.
Physical environment
The Surveying Technician I/II will perform physical work outdoors throughout the year in Riverside County and be exposed to inclement weather. Some duties will be performed on construction sites on uneven/sloped surfaces. Inspections may involve getting close to the ground and ascending to inspect work or materials at higher elevations.
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alex Jones at
aljones@rivco.org
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
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: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
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 ).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
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