What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer / Senior Engineer position at Kern County?
Position Information
This examination will establish an eligible list for the Public Works Department from which immediate appointment(s) will be made for a candidate who possess either a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate or current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California.
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
Salary
Engineer: $3,555.45 - $4,249.09, bi-weekly
Senior Engineer: $3,928.42 - $4,694.83, 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
This position works within the department of Public Works. For more information about the department, please view their website here .
Full Job Descriptions For Engineer .
Full job descriptions for Senior Engineer .
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
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 at the Public Works Department. 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 FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
This examination will establish an eligible list for the Public Works Department from which immediate appointment(s) will be made for a candidate who possess either a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate or current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California.
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
Salary
Engineer: $3,555.45 - $4,249.09, bi-weekly
Senior Engineer: $3,928.42 - $4,694.83, 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
This position works within the department of Public Works. For more information about the department, please view their website here .
Full Job Descriptions For Engineer .
Full job descriptions for Senior Engineer .
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
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 at the Public Works Department. 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 FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $3,928 - $4,695