About the Opportunity
DEFINITION Under immediate supervision, to perform technical office and field engineering and survey work of average difficulty in engineering design and construction work.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline:
May 8, 2026 at 5pm Oral Examination:
Week of May 18, 2026
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the first working level in the Engineering/Surveying Aide/Technician series. Incumbents are assigned routine to average complexity projects and exercise limited judgement and initiative in completing assignments. This classification is distinguished from Engineering/Surveying Technician in that the latter classification is the journey level and performs more difficult and complex work with a higher degree of independence.
Typical Tasks
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare drawings from field notes; reduce field notes; plot and check center lines and cross sections; make routine engineering and survey computations; tabulate field data; maintain records and prepare reports;
- May assist in the issuance of permits; give information in person and by telephone regarding permit applications and ordinance requirements;
- Use AutoCAD software on a daily basis;
- Use Windows operating system and Microsoft Office; and
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Inspect road, bridge, and other construction work in the field under supervision; check grading for proper slopes; check concrete and aggregate for compliance with specifications; participate in maintaining records of labor and equipment used on construction projects; prepare and submit reports of project progress for review;
- Take soil, aggregate, and concrete test samples for laboratory analysis; conduct routine soil and materials tests; check for compliance with specifications; and
- Set traffic counters and conduct manual traffic counts; compile traffic data; repair and maintain equipment used in traffic engineering division; assist in drafting and drawing maps; prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams related to engineering studies.
- Create and edit G.I.S. layers and maps using ArcGIS;
- Maintain County indexing of record documents.
- May perform plan checking duties, assist in engineering calculations, collect existing road and bridge information in the field.
- Perform rod and chain functions on survey crews; cut and clear brush and use manual and electronic equipment to locate survey monuments; drive stakes and pins; keep and check survey party field notes; may use theodolite, electronic distance measuring equipment, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) and level;
- May participate on a survey party; and
- Assist in checking of private land surveys; may draw topographic and other maps; check and revise existing maps showing boundaries and districts; search titles and documents and assist in the preparation of legal deeds and property descriptions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)
KNOWLEDGE:
- The principles, practices techniques and instruments used in engineering drafting;
- Techniques and practices of field surveying;
- Elementary principals of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; and
- Windows operating system, word processing, and AutoCAD.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Apply basic engineering and survey knowledge in varied work assignments;
- Read and interpret specifications, maps and technical drawings;
- Perform precise survey work and skilled drafting work;
- Make field and office engineering computations using engineering instruments and aids;
- Maintain records and prepare reports;
- Follow oral and written directions;
- Work cooperatively with others;
- Perform related duties as assigned; and
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
In addition, when assigned to Engineering:
- Learn to use specialized measuring and testing equipment for the materials testing laboratory or in assisting in the traffic division; and
- Prepare charts, graphs and diagrams related to engineering studies
Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
- Forty-five semester/67 quarter units from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 20 semester/30 quarter units in geomatics, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other engineering related coursework; OR
- Eighteen months of full-time technical field or office engineering or survey experience.
Application and Selection Procedures
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
- Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
- Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
- Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
- Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website athttp://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/under the "Disability" tab. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.
RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
- Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
- Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
- Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.
DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.
Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
