ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Burbank, CA, United States

Salary : $80,007.46 - $110,291.22 Annually

Location : Burbank, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 230324B2

Department: Burbank Water & Power

Opening Date: 12/18/2023

Definition

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

Week of TBD - Blind supplemental scoring

Week of TBD - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under supervision to perform skilled para-professional engineering assignments utilizing basic engineering knowledge and skills; to analyze data and prepare reports; to assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

Performs skilled para-professional assignments in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering; meets with contractors or customers regarding utility services and makes decisions in-field; draws maps; does detailed design drafting and prepares finished engineering drawings; enters, records and analyzes data and performs computations; prepares reports, charts, and graphs, and bills of material; maintains records; assists in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications; assists engineers in various field, office, test, or inspection work in construction, surveying, mapping, design and data analysis in the areas of water production and distribution, sewage disposal, street construction, building and plant construction and maintenance, electrical generation, transmission and distribution, and traffic control; drives on City business.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of physics and mathematical principles and their application to engineering in preparing charts, graphs, drawings, computations, cost estimates and specifications.

Ability to use engineering tools such as drafting instruments, calculators and personal computers; sketch, trace, delineate and letter; learn and use computer-assisted design (CAD)systems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education/Training: Completion of two years of college course work with emphasis on engineeringor related subject and completion of course work in drafting, algebra and trigonometry with a grade"C" or better, and two years of para-professional engineering experience. An additional five yearsof para-professional engineering experience may be substituted for the required college coursework.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

None.

This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)

The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits

Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets

Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.

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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Engineering Technician. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement. Yes

No

02

Please explain your experience with reviewing construction plans or electrical designs.

03

This position may require at least 50% of your time in the field visiting backyards of residential customers. Duties will typically include identifying and locating the most optimum electric service points and answering customer questions. Sometimes you may encounter animals and/or have to navigate particularly difficult backyards. Is this a problem for you? Please describe your experience out in the field at job sites.

04

This position is customer-facing and requires customer service skills. Please explain your customer service experience.

05

Please describe a time when you realized you needed additional skills or knowledge to be successful. What was your approach to gaining these skills?

06

Please describe your experience with CAD software including any courses or certificates earned.

07

Please describe your experience as it relates to electrical utilities and any experience particular to Electrical Distribution.

08

I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment. YES

09

Have you completed 2 years of college course work with emphasis on engineering or related subject? Yes

No

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Do you have 2 years of para-professional engineering experience? If you do not have the required education do you have 7 years of para-professional engineering experience? Yes

No

Required Question