Engineering Aide/ Technician I (Floodplain Services)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is seeking an Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician I level to support the District's Developer Services Division in Riverside.

Developer Services includes Development Review, Plan Check and Contract Services, which review and coordinate with proposed land developments throughout our District.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

This is an indoor office position, the incumbent will be responsible to manage the front counter, phone, and email inquiries, including screening calls and providing routine information through research.

Also, the selected candidate will support administrative duties, including logging submittals, updating and maintaining accounts and databases, preparing correspondence, and creating exhibits.

Additionally, the incumbent will work independently and assist project engineers and staff with various tasks as needed.

The selected candidate will possess experience interacting with the public, consultants, and external entities; proficiency in converting hard copy documents into electronic files, organizing various files, and maintaining document search catalogs.

Also, should have computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and have experience assisting engineers in retrieving documents and reports from various sources.

An eagerness to learn, strong communication skills, and problem-solving abilities are also important for success in this role.

The most competitive candidates will possess prior knowledge of floodplain or land development requirements, proficiency in reading civil engineering plans, proficiency in utilizing Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), and exceptional customer service skills.

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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Engineering Aide:

• Answer public inquiries at the front counter and over the phone, screening calls by gathering necessary information and researching internal databases to provide routine information to the public.

• Convert hard copy documents and data into electronic files, including scanning and digitizing plans.

• Compile and organize various files, including revising and maintaining document search catalogs.

Engineering Technician I:

• Identify storm drain improvement plans, final tract/parcel maps, hydrology and hydraulics reports, environmental documents, and conditions of approval.

• Understand and apply t...