Engineering Technician I/II

The Position The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for Engineering Technician I/II!
This recruitment will close on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5PM (PST) or upon receiving twenty (20) minimally qualified applications.

Performs responsible office and fieldwork in support of City Engineering activities including, but not limited to: surveying, drafting, GIS mapping, traffic data collection, Public Works inspection, permit issuance, map review, plan review, and related work as assigned. Positions within this job classification are flexibly-staffed and usually filled by entry-level advancement. Advancement requires the incumbent to meet the minimum qualifications and demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities needed for a higher level.

Engineering Technician I:
This is the entry-level position in the series, and employees in this classification work under close supervision. Incumbents perform less technical work while learning City and departmental procedures and becoming familiar with various engineering/surveying technical support work. As experience is gained, duties are diversified and performed under general supervision.

Engineering Technician II:
This is the journey-level position in the series, distinguished from Engineering Technician I by the required four years of work experience or equivalent necessary to perform additional duties. Incumbents must be able to perform various technical engineering/surveying support duties independently. Duties encompass office and field essential functions, including expertise in drafting, surveying, GIS mapping, map checking, basic design, development review, and/or Public Works inspection. Incumbents shall have knowledge of engineering/surveying concepts, construction inspection, terminology, development processes, and mathematics. Incumbents in this position are expected to perform the full range of essential functions with limited supervision.

To see full details of the position, please review the job description on the City's website: Engineering Technician
Please note: The oral panel interview for this recruitment is tentatively planned for Wednesday, July 30th, please plan accordingly. Minimum Qualifications Engineering Technician I:

Education : Associate degree with coursework in mathematics, drafting, CAD, GPS, GIS, database management or a related field.
Experience : No experience is required.
OR
Education: High School diploma or equivalent..
Experience: Minimum of two (2) year of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, drafting, construction, surveying, CAD and/or GIS.

Engineering Technician II:

Education: Associate degree, with coursework in mathematics, drafting, CAD, GPS, GIS, database management, or related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician I position with the City of Yuba City.
OR
Education: High School diploma or equivalent..
Experience: Minimum of four (4) year of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, drafting, construction, surveying, CAD and/or GIS.

Licenses and/or Certificates Required:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Important Information FINAL FILING DATE: Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5PM (PST) or upon receiving twenty (20) minimally qualified applications.

Please note: The oral panel interview for this recruitment is tentatively planned for Wednesday, July 30th, please plan accordingly.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.

• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Details provided by candidates in the

  "duties" section of work experience listed will be used to determine

  eligibility.

• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Video One-Way Interviews
• Speed Interviews
• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews
• Written Testing
• Physical Agility Testing for Safety Positions

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Screening
• Medical Evaluation
• Reference Check

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at ....
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Questions
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About the City

The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.