Senior Engineering Technician

JOB This is a limited continuous filing exam. The filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/22/2026, 6/5/2026 (Final)The Senior Engineering Technician performs a variety of tasks related in the performance of sub-professional engineering office, design assistance, and drafting work, including assisting the professional engineering staff in mechanical, structural, electrical, or instrumentation technical support work; perform engineering support work involving environmental control system operations & maintenance and monitoring labor compliance, traffic usage analysis, plan & map checking, construction administration, drafting, condition compliance and conformance, and issuing permits and determining required fees. Assignments may include responsibility for an ongoing project or program or providing lead direction for the implementation of systems with program or function wide impact. The Senior Engineering Technician may also provide lead direction and exercise control over the work of other assigned staff where the work requirements are well defined and a volume of past practices and precedents exist. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Knowledge ofAll OptionsPublic works construction principles, practices, methodologies, and techniquesPrinciples of training and work directionGeneral OptionPublic works contract administration, fee & permit requirementsConstruction conditions requirementsTraffic utilization analysis techniques and practicesLabor compliance requirementsRelated legislative and rules relating to public works construction in the CountyDesign & Drafting OptionSpecialized engineering support principles and practices utilizing conventional or computer-aided design and drafting techniques applicable to plans, schematics, sketches, and other materials utilized for the construction of public works facilities and structuresComputer Specialist OptionThe principles and practices of the utilization and application of automated equipment and systems to the resolution of engineering related problems, including the knowledge of techniques and procedures for development and modification of software packages in the design, configuration, and implementation of unique solutions to engineering specific problemsGeographic information Systems (GIS) OptionKnowledge of GIS applications, including the capabilities, limitations, and characteristicsArcInfo computer softwareMapping and geoprocessing operations of local governmentComputer-aided draftingPlan & Map Check OptionPrinciples and practices of public works design and construction, Federal, State, and County improvement standards as they are applied to map and plan checking for conformance to established requirements and standards, including parcel and subdivision criteriaAbility toIndependently perform specialized assignments requiring extensive knowledge of sub-professional engineering workRepresent the County in meetings and conferences with outside consultants, contractors, and other public agenciesProvide lead directionRead, speak and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATIONQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.netEmployment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREApplicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be des