Senior Engineering Technician (Finance)
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician to coordinate and support countywide maintenance operations in Riverside.
This role will be responsible for assisting the Maintenance Section and working independently to prepare and maintain detailed records such as daily logs, schedules, and payment documentation for contractors and vendors. The Senior Engineering Technician will participate in planning conversations to determine maintenance responsibilities across various agencies and jurisdictions, including coordination with County Transportation, cities, and multiple Flood Control District divisions. The technician will also oversee material delivery and disposal coordination, ensure internal checklists are completed, and serve as a liaison with contractors, public officials, and internal departments.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency with common business software applications, such as spreadsheets and word processing programs, is required. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience maintaining technical records and may also possess knowledge of the General Construction Stormwater Permit and experience with State Department of Pesticide Regulations in coordination with the County Agricultural Commissioner's Office. Additional desirable qualifications include experience with surveying and construction staking, stormwater training certifications, and pesticide application training or certifications.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.
- Work with District Divisions, contractors, vendors, and consulting design engineers, municipal staff, utility providers and stakeholders. The incumbent will read and interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, contracts, guidelines and regulations.
- Review plans and proposed maintenance work in coordination with District Divisions, provide recommendations, prepare exhibits for the District maintenance teams using a variety of computer aided programs. The recommendations may include federal and state regulatory requirements including, but not limited to California Department of Fish and Wildlife permits, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements, State of California Water Quality Control Board and California State Department of Pesticide Regulations.
- Coordinate with County Waste Resources, contractors and other partners for debris and material disposal projects. Senior Engineering technicians ensure that projects comply with plans, contract documents, and all applicable guidelines and regulations.
- Check and review encroachment permit application conditions.
- Prepare staking and survey requests
- Perform off-site inspections at District facilities and perform construction inspection duties as described in the County of Riverside's Class Specification Bulletin for Class Code 97433 (Senior Engineering Technician).
OPTION IIEducation: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in surveying engineering or civil engineering.
Experience: One year of sub-professional engineering experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II.
OPTION IIICertification: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Experience: Two years of sub-professional engineering experience.
ALL OPTIONS:License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Physical Requirements:
- Perform physical work outdoors in the summer in Riverside County;
- Traverse a construction site on foot, including uneven / sloped surfaces;
- Stand, climb / descend ladders, crouch as needed to inspect work and materials;
- Operate a passenger vehicle to and from the project site, which may be anywhere within the District's jurisdiction;
- Take extensive hand-written and/or typed notes using personal computers;
- Lifting and carrying various equipment and tools.
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside or the Flood Control District may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org
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