Engineering Technician IV (Department of Public Works)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 01, 2026
  • Salary: $67,641.60 - $93,017.60 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Public Works
  • Other
  • Job Description

    The Job

    Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of applications are received .

    The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Engineering Technicians IV who perform a variety of advanced, complex and limited professional engineering duties. Duties include operating, monitoring, and maintaining landfill gas flare stations; preparing landfill plans and maps; preparing complex right of way maps, cross section, and contour maps or exhibits for a variety of projects; preparing preliminary plans and complex construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD; designing minor structures or facilities; preparing regulatory reports; preparing cost estimates; assisting professional engineers in identifying practical problems; investigating and analyzing permit applications for encroachments on right of way; evaluating road conditions and making recommendations; sampling and testing of complex materials; and coordinating with utility representatives and drafting agreements between County and other agencies. The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the department.

    For more detailed information, refer to the Engineering Technician IV job description.

    Excellent Benefits
    To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
    Summary of Benefits
    Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

    Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Incumbents must make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.

    Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

    Minimum Requirements

    Candidates must possess the following education and one of the experience options listed below: Education: Fifteen(15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. A list of completed college coursework or copy of c ollege transcripts MUST be included with your application if a degree has not been conferred.**See Note below for additional information.
    Option 1: Three (3) years of full-time technical civil engineering or closely related work experience which includes the application of engineering formulas, theories, and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work.
    -OR-
    Option 2: Five (5) years of full-time experience equivalent to a Maintenance and Construction Supervisor I in San Bernardino County, supervising a crew in the maintenance/repair of construction projects of roads, flood control, landfill, or related public works facilities. Experience should include responsibility for ensuring safe work practices; inspection of public works projects; renting and purchasing parts, materials, and equipment; and preparing project scope/cost estimates. Substitutions:
    • An additional 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described above OR successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
    • One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.


    Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education and are subject to verification. Candidates with degrees completed outside the U.S. may be required to submit an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for application to advance in the selection process.

    Desired Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field is highly desirable.

    Selection Process

    Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

    There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

    All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

    To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.
    Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

    All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

    EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation:
    If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

    Veterans’ Preference:
    Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

    For more important details, review the links below:

    Guide to Completing a County Job Application

    Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

    Technical & Inspection Unit

    San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

    Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

    Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

    *Retirement benefits subject to change.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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