Salary : $6,834.43 – $9,024.51 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9025
Department: CAO-GENERAL SERVICES
Division: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES-GS
Opening Date: 06/30/2023
Closing Date: 7/14/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Salary:
Engineer: $3,154.35 – $3,769.74 paid bi-weekly; Senior Engineer: $3,485.22 – $4,165.16 paid bi-weekly
Examinations:
Appraisal (100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant’s training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.
Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted at 100%
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geomatic, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or directly related engineering discipline or Architecture or Geology, OR 120 units or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with coursework in Civil, Geomatic, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or directly related engineering discipline or Architecture or Geology OR Possess a valid State of CaliforniaEngineer In Training (E.I.T.)Certificate,orLand Surveyor In Training (L.S.I.T.) Certificate, OR Valid Registration/Licensure in the State of California as a Professional Engineer, Geologist, Land Surveyor or Architect.
Additional Requirements which may be contingent on assignment:
- Valid Registration in the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer
- Valid Registration in the State of California as a Professional Traffic Engineer
- Valid Licensure in the State of California as a Land Surveyor, Architect or Registered Geologist
- Valid State of CaliforniaEngineer In Training Certificate
- Valid State of CaliforniaLand Surveyor In Training Certificate(LSIT)
- Possession of a valid CaliforniaDriver’s License
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your applications. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
Full job description: Engineer,
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Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.
Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County’s recruitment process, please see our
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee’s payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee’s 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01
I have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Civil Engineering
- Geomatic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Geology
- A directly related field
- I have not obtained a Bachelor’s Degree
02
I have attached a copy of my Bachelor’s Degree, or official or unofficial transcripts, demonstrating that I have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geomatic, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or directly related engineering discipline or Architecture or Geology.
- Yes
- No
03
I have 120 semester units or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with coursework in:
- Civil Engineering
- Geomatic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Geology
- A directly related field
- I do not have 120 semester units or 180 quarter units inclusive of coursework in the areas listed above
04
I have attached a copy of my official or unofficial transcripts to demonstrate that I have completed 120 semester units or 180 quarter unites from an accredited college or university with coursework in Civil, Geomatic, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or a directly related engineering discipline or Architecture or Geology.
- Yes
- No
05
I possess a valid State of California:
- Engineer in Training
- Land Surveyor in Training
- Not Applicable
06
I have attached a copy of my valid State of California Engineer In Training (E.I.T) Certificate or my valid State of California Land Surveyor In Training (L.S.I.T) Certificate.
- Yes
- No
07
I have valid Registration/Licensure in the State of California as a:
- Professional Engineer
- Geologist
- Land Surveyor
- Architect
- Not Applicable
08
I have attached a copy of my valid Registration/Licensure in the State of California as a Professional Engineer, Geologist, Land Surveyor or Architect.
- Yes
- No
Required Question