Engineering Technician I

Salary : $72,519.20 - $88,148.32 Annually
Location : Bakersfield, CA, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 02513
Department: Development Services
Division: Land Development
Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Description
SALARY:

$34.87 - $42.38 / Hour

OPENING DATE: 10/1/26

CLOSING DATE: 10/15/26 at 1 PM Pacific Time

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, performs entrance-level professional civil engineering work in connection with surveying, designing, construction, and maintenance of Public Works projects and surface water and groundwater projects. Performs other work as required.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Prepares property descriptions and drafts plats for annexations, public way openings and closing; Prepares descriptions both written and graphic for property to be deeded to the City; Drafts plans for public improvement districts; Prepares estimates; Calculates individual assessments; Performs research work in checking and verifying names establishing ownerships, assessed valuation and similar projects; Develops original base maps from recorded tract maps and field survey notes, data, and field survey information.

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Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent, AND
• Four (4) years of experience performing sub-professional engineering or field survey work in a civil engineering environment including two (2) years of computer aided drafting experience, OR
• Two (2) years of college in an Engineering related field AND
• Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Aide II or Computer Drafting Technician
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field may be substituted for the required experience
• Valid California Class "C" driver's license

Examination (Weighted: 100%)
ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): October 27, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the page for additional information.
01

What best describes your level of education?

• High School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

02

Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years of college in an Engineering related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Aide II or Computer Drafting Technician?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in performing sub-professional engineering or field survey work in a civil engineering environment?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4+ years
• None

05

Please select each of the following for which you have professional work experience.

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• Plan Review
• Issuing Permits
• None

06

Please describe your experience for each item you selected in #5. Include your employer, and dates of employment. Do not write "See Resume".
07

Do you possess a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08

I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume in order for my application to be accepted by the filing deadline, October 15, 2026. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) All documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Engineering Technician I #02513) and be submitted to the attention of Kevin Mendoza.

• Yes
• No

Required Question