Engineer III

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Public Works Branch of the Resource Management Agency. Current positions are available in both Development Services, where staff review and evaluate private development proposals for compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory programs, and in Engineering Design, where staff prepare plans, specifications, and estimates, and manage construction projects for County roads, bridges, drainage, and flood control facilities. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancies are with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

• Project Engineer responsible for preparing designs, plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates, and administering and processing contract documents for design, construction, and maintenance of various engineering projects.
• Will be a resident engineer or assistant resident engineer for various construction projects with the authority and responsibility of administering the project to ensure contract compliance by reviewing appropriate plans and specifications; supervising testing and inspections; maintaining project records; writing contract change orders; initiating field changes; preparing pay estimates; preparing as-built plans and recommendations; writing correspondence and final reports; and recommending project acceptance to the County.
• Performs engineering evaluation and review of engineered plans, specifications, calculations, documents, and reports, which may include review of residential and commercial building plans for code compliance with floodplain management requirements.
• Performs engineering functions related to the maintenance and operation of water, wastewater, and other utility systems, including overseeing certified water and/or wastewater operators, facility inspections, identifying deficiencies and preparing technical documentation to address those deficiencies, and evaluating processes and efficiencies of these systems.
• Performs engineering functions related to the maintenance and operation of the public highway system infrastructure, including the monitoring of drainage, sidewalk, traffic safety, and other road facilities to identify system deficiencies, prepare technical reports addressing those deficiencies, and implement corrective action. May include bridge inspections, preparation of bridge reports, and recommendations concerning safe load capacities.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Possession of a bachelors’ degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Education Equivalency:

• Valid certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) issued by the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists with seven (7) years of full-time, paid engineering experience.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of full-time, paid engineering experience.

Knowledge of:

• General engineering principles and practices based on advanced mathematics and the physical sciences.
• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances related to projects where assigned.
• Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering as applied to the plans, design and construction of complex roads, bridges, drainage, water systems, wastewater systems, and other facilities and structures.
• Modern standards of alignment and grade of roads.
• Design principles, the strength of materials, and stress analysis.
• Federal, State and local regulations involving project approval for Federal and State funds including but not limited to environmental, design and construction.
• Interdependency of the various engineering functions, including design, construction and maintenance.
• Supervisory principles and techniques.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment, including all related software in performance of engineering duties.
• Apply Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances related to construction activities, drainage, water quality, water and sewer treatment, land surveying, and subdividing.
• Apply principles, practices and methods of civil engineering as applied to the plans, design and construction of complex roads, bridges, drainage and other structures.
• Apply modern standards of alignment and grade of roads.
• Apply design principles, the strength of materials, and the stress analysis required for various projects.
• Apply various engineering functions, including design, construction and maintenance.
• Apply knowledge of
• Apply general road maintenance practices.
• Apply right of way acquisition and utility relocation procedures.
• Design engineering plans and prepare specifications for flood control, drainage structures, water quality systems, sewer treatment facilities, roads, bridges, and/or other facilities and structures.
• Perform detailed and exacting non-licensed engineering work.
• Prepare cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Review engineering plans and specifications for flood control, drainage structures, water quality systems, sewer treatment facilities, roads, bridges and/or other facilities and structures.
• Apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Provide guidance and training for support staff.
• Effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including the exchange of technical information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, management, co-workers, and the public.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 7

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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