Extra Help Engineering Aide I

The County of Tulare is seeking an Extra Help Engineering Aide I for its Resources Management Agency in Visalia. The role supports engineering, construction, surveying, GIS, mapping, data management, inspection, and project coordination activities while developing skills for public works and engineering assignments.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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 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 be trained to prepare progress reports.
• Will be trained in negotiating for construction projects.