Engineering Technician

Job Description:

Engineering Technician

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, February 23, 2026

Exam#: 26/43A23/01MZ

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a current Engineering Technicianvacancy. The Engineering Technician is a single level class routinely performing the most difficult, complex technical assignments. Work typically flows from a general assignment and incumbents are expected to perform their full range of duties under general supervision. Positions routinely require use of judgment and on-the-spot decision making on technical engineering matters; determine standard engineering practices to be applied to various engineering situations; and use technical judgment to predict the future impact of actions taken based on some knowledge of civil engineering theory and experience. Positions frequently experience a high level of public contact for the purpose of non-routine cooperative problem solving.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Flexible staffing : This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

• Prepare plans and/or specifications for routine maintenance or construction projects, assists in the design of more complex projects.
• Serves as resident engineer on minor projects or as assistant resident engineer on more complex projects. Serves as encroachment or grading inspector.
• Conducts assigned phase (s) of the traffic engineering program such as correctional analysis, classification studies or maintenance of the records for maintained mileage of County roads.
• Performs project alternative feasibility analysis.
• Performs difficult, complex engineering calculations.
• Maintains engineering records and provides information and assistance to the public.
• May be required to prepare work orders and coordinate budgeting activities.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Engineering Technician .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in field and office engineering work, inspection of public works projects and survey work.
• Algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Drafting techniques (manually and Computer Aided).
• Some positions require a working knowledge of computers and application software in order to perform computer aided design, automated record keeping, report preparation, or service charge computations.
• Some positions may require a thorough knowledge of third party Civil Engineering Software.
• Some positions may require a thorough knowledge of California Coordinate System.

Some knowledge of:

• The principles, techniques and theories used in the design, inspection and construction of roads, bridges and related public works structures.

Skill and Ability to:

• Perform a full range of engineering calculations.
• Operate drafting, surveying and other engineering equipment.
• Evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data.
• Read and interpret maps, deeds, legal descriptions, survey notes and engineering manuals.
• Operate computer equipment for input, retrieval analysis of data.
• Prepare engineering reports, keep records and prepare survey notes.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Assign and check the work of others.
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate computer equipment.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

Approximately two years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of an Engineering Aide III in Monterey County.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application .

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,606.29 - $7,657.17 Monthly