What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help Engineering Aide I position at County of Tulare?
Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.
Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.
Current vacancy is with the Resources Management Agency located in Visalia.
Typical Duties
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license that are required and equivalent to the following.
Education
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
None Assigned.
01
The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed. Can you read and understand technical engineering documents and procedures?
If you answered yes to question #1, please indicate the types of technical documents listed below that you are familiar with and describe how you have used them. a. Procedural and operational instructions b. Specification manuals. c. Plans, drawings, and maps d. Others
03
Do you possess the skills necessary to compile information?
If you answered yes to question #3, please indicate the types of data listed below that you have previous experience working with and describe your involvement in managing and storing the information. a. Compiling test results. b. Converting technical data into a graphic format. c. Tracking progress and value of work. d. Others (list)
05
Describe your experience using Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access to create or manage data bases.
06
Do you have knowledge of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry sufficient to conduct basic engineering calculations involving distances, angles, areas, and volumes?
If you answered yes to question #6, describe how you have used this knowledge.
08
Are you familiar with construction related work?
If you answered yes to question #8, please describe the types of projects you have been involved in and your responsibilities as part of the project.
Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.
Current vacancy is with the Resources Management Agency located in Visalia.
Typical Duties
- Will train, learn, and develop skills to be a party chief, public works inspector or office technician for construction projects, plant inspector or material testing specialist, and assist project engineers with other specialties.
- Will learn how to conduct spatial analysis, manage data and create automated workflows.
- Will be trained to create maps and presentation documents.
- Will learn geocoding for public works, land survey, aviation, public transit, flood control, assessment districts, pavement management systems and other thematic mapping and geospatial datasets.
- Will be trained in how to review maps and plans for subdivisions and building facilities.
- Will learn what is required in order to prepare and review property descriptions, charts, and diagrams.
- Will be trained to prepare progress reports.
- Assist in the preparation of equipment and material specifications.
- Assist in coordinating utility relocation and right-of-way clearing.
- Will be trained in negotiating for construction projects.
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license that are required and equivalent to the following.
Education
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade with coursework in algebra and geometry.
- Basic algebra and geometry sufficient to make engineering calculations such as distance, angle, area, and volume.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- 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.
- Learn and apply basic principles of surveying.
- Learn relevant engineering terminology and nomenclature.
- Learn and utilize geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ESRI, including but not limited to ArcGIS for Desktop Basic.
- Learn and apply basic principles of Geographic database management and geospatial systems.
- Learn basic drafting and design practices and methods.
- Learn to perform routine traffic investigation and survey techniques.
- Learn and understand general construction materials, specifications, tools, and equipment used in construction and maintenance work and sample soil and material testing procedures.
- Basic filing methods, manually and electronically.
- Learn to read and understand contract specifications, engineering blueprints, maps and project plans.
- Learn and carry out engineering calculations.
- Handle routine design problems.
- Recognize compliance with established standards and codes.
- Take accurate field notes and prepare reports.
- Give and follow written and oral instructions.
- Establish priorities, organize work in proper step-by-step order, and meet deadlines.
- Adjust to changes in workloads.
- Retain and recall factual information.
- Compile data, analyze information, draw valid conclusions, and formulate recommendations.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
- Drafting and construction experience is desirable.
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
None Assigned.
01
The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed. Can you read and understand technical engineering documents and procedures?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to question #1, please indicate the types of technical documents listed below that you are familiar with and describe how you have used them. a. Procedural and operational instructions b. Specification manuals. c. Plans, drawings, and maps d. Others
03
Do you possess the skills necessary to compile information?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to question #3, please indicate the types of data listed below that you have previous experience working with and describe your involvement in managing and storing the information. a. Compiling test results. b. Converting technical data into a graphic format. c. Tracking progress and value of work. d. Others (list)
05
Describe your experience using Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access to create or manage data bases.
06
Do you have knowledge of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry sufficient to conduct basic engineering calculations involving distances, angles, areas, and volumes?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to question #6, describe how you have used this knowledge.
08
Are you familiar with construction related work?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to question #8, please describe the types of projects you have been involved in and your responsibilities as part of the project.
- Required Question