Engineer / Senior Engineer

Engineer / Senior Engineer County of Kern - 3.8 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $7,703.48 - $9,206.36 a month 13 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description 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 California Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) Certificate, or Land 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 California Engineer In Training Certificate Valid State of California Land Surveyor In Training Certificate (LSIT) Possession of a valid California Driver's License Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to . 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. Kern County Employee Benefits As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

Health Insurance:

(Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Retirement Program:

Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation:

This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Social Security Administration:

Note:

Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows: The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for

Medicare Employee Assistance Program:

EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits:

Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave :

12 set days (per calendar year)