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Engineering Technician I/II/III (2 Positions)

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Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01939-E

Division

Watersheds Operations and Maintenance

Unit

Operations and Maintenance Engineering Support

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Engineering Technician I: $82,118.40 - $105,164.80 Annually

Engineering Technician II: $90,604.80 - $115,980.80 Annually

Engineering Technician III: $100,006.40 - $127,982.40 Annually

Overview:

Do you enjoy working outside along creeks and streams? Do you have experience conducting field investigations and performing GIS mapping? Are you familiar with civil maintenance of infrastructure assets? Or vegetation management in riparian systems? If yes, then check out thesetwo opportunities.

With its headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, and provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses, and roadways in Santa Clara County. In addition, Valley Water partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community. In support of Valley Water’s mission to provide flood protection and watersheds stewardship services to Santa Clara County, the Engineering Technician will perform a variety of inspection and reporting duties related to Valley Water’s streams, levees, and infrastructure maintenance.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protection, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Vegetation Field Operations Unit Position:

Working with the Vegetation Field Operations Unit, the Engineering Technician position will provide technical support for routine and corrective vegetation management activities within Valley Water managed creeks and rivers and on dams. This role will work directly with Vegetation Program Specialists coordinating vegetation management for flow conveyance and infrastructure integrity, fuel reduction through weed abatement, invasive plant management, and maintenance access. This position will assist with field inspections, data collection, documentation, and reporting related to planned and accomplished work. Typical data collection will include plant species and site characteristics, project limits, and photos.

Technical support will also be through the use of database programs and applications such as the SMP Oracle Database, Maximo, and ArcGIS to modify and update existing work area polygons, create new maps for routine and corrective work, and to create work orders for vegetation management.

Additionally, this position will assist with customer service requests received through the Access Valley Water (AVW) system by confirming Valley Water right-of-way and maintenance obligations, confirming field conditions as needed, and responding to customers with planned maintenance actions.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Performing field inspections of vegetation management work in progress or recently completed for documentation, planning, and reporting purposes related to SMP activities using GPS enabled equipment and applications such as Survey 123.

+ Using ArcGIS, updating county-wide program specific shapefiles related to routine vegetation maintenance activities for use with work orders.

+ Assisting with data management and reporting to regulatory agencies associated with Valley Water’s Stream Maintenance Program (SMP).

+ Assisting with customer service requests received through the Access Valley Water system by confirming Valley Water right of way and maintenance obligations, confirming field conditions as needed, and responding to customers with planned maintenance actions.

O&M Engineering Support Unit Position:

Working within the Watersheds O&M Engineering Support Unit, this position will help conduct field investigation and assessment activities along streams, levees, and maintenance roads, and perform corresponding data collection and mapping using GPS tools and GIS software programs. The position will help prepare work orders for field crews and help prepare reports on work performed for Valley Water assets. The position will also provide support with internal and external customer requests via the Access Valley Water (AVW) communications system. The position reports to an Associate Engineer-Civil, and will work closely with field operations administrators, engineering technicians, and engineers, among others.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Conducting and leading field investigations and related activities for Valley Water’s watersheds assets.

+ Researching and responding to requests via Valley Water's Access Valley Water (AVW) communications system.

+ Preparing work orders utilizing Maximo system.

+ Preparing GIS maps, conducting research, and providing support for engineering work.

+ Preparing reports relative to data collected and work performed.

+ Attending and participating in required meetings and training.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Engineering Technician I

Some Knowledge of:

+ Operational characteristics of equipment and materials used in conducting field surveys and ability to update engineering drawings, maps, and related materials.

+ Prepare clear and concise reports.

+ Principles and practices of data collection and management.

+ Methods and techniques of field inspections.

+ Methods and techniques of map making.

+ Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

+ Best practices for office procedures, methods, and equipment, and applications related to the work including GPS and GIS programs.

Ability to:

+ Utilize tools, equipment and materials safely as related to assigned work.

+ Perform mathematical calculations.

+ Maintain and update various electronic and paper files.

+ Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

+ Use common desktop applications and specialized software as well as specialized software related to the work.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by twelve (12) college semester units in engineering, geography, mathematics, or a related field.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

Engineering Technician II

In addition to the qualifications for Engineering Technician I:

Some Knowledge of:

+ Principles and practices of property research, including boundary determination and land title examination.

+ Principles of research and report preparation.

+ Methods and techniques of designing and creating visual graphics and displays.

+ Civil engineering practices and terminology in assigned program area.

+ Operations, services, and activities of a public water agency.

+ Principles and methods of spatial analysis.

Working Knowledge of:

+ Principles and practices of manual and computer-aided drafting and design.

+ Operational characteristics of hardware and software applications in assigned areas, including technical engineering, graphics presentation, GPS, and GIS programs.

+ Best practices for office procedures, methods, and equipment, and applications related to the work including GPS and GIS programs.

Ability to:

+ Research, collect, and analyze documentation and related technical data.

+ Perform property research activities, including boundary determination and land title examination.

+ Prepare engineering maps, drawings, diagrams, and other technical documents and materials.

+ Prepare a variety of visual graphics and display materials.

+ Perform responsible technical engineering support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.

+ Perform field investigations take notes and make calculations.

+ Use software programs to produce finished presentation and graphic materials.

+ Analyze drafting and design issues.

+ Analyze computer hardware and software problems in assigned area.

+ Prepare GIS maps.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by twelve (12) college semester units in engineering, geography, mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of responsible technical engineering support experience.

Engineering Technician III

In addition to the qualifications for Engineering Technician II:

Working Knowledge of:

+ Methods and techniques of designing and creating a variety of visual graphics and displays.

+ Principles of research and report preparation.

+ Methods and techniques of creating and managing computer databases.

+ Principles and methods of spatial analysis.

+ Operations, services, and activities of a public water agency.

+ Methods and techniques of designing and creating visual graphics and displays.

+ Civil engineering practices and terminology in assigned program area.

+ Methods and techniques of map making.

+ Principles and practices of property research, including boundary determination and land title examination.

Ability to:

+ Analyze drafting and design issues and make recommendations on problem resolution.

+ Analyze computer hardware and software issues and make recommendations on problem resolution.

+ Analyze engineering design calculations and criteria for accuracy.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by twelve (12) college semester units in engineering, geography, mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:

Four (4) years of responsible technical engineering support experience.

Required License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Operations and Maintenance Engineering Support Unit / Vegetation Field Operations Unit (Position Code 334 / 15)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (6 months).

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.

(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.

Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.

Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits)

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I acknowledge that I have entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application, and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete, and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position.

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Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the application) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Responses that refer to attachments (e.g., “see resume”) will not be considered. Each question must be answered in full to ensure a fair and complete evaluation. I have read this information and am aware of the importance of responses to the supplemental questions.

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Do you have a high school degree or equivalent?

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Have you completed twelve (12) college semester units in engineering, geography, mathematics, or a related field?

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How many years of technical engineering support experience do you possess?

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Please select the number of years of experience you possess working in planning and scheduling work and performing field investigations (creek or watersheds investigations are preferred).

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Please select the number of years of experience you have working in vegetation management or field maintenance programs.

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Please indicate the number of years of experience working with GIS systems and GPS tools.

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Please select the number of years of experience you have working with databases.

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+ 0-2 years

+ 2-4 years

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What is your experience conducting field inspections and evaluating assets or collecting data in the field? Please describe some of the techniques and results of any inspections or fieldwork you have performed and how you presented your findings.

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Describe your experience utilizing GPS tools and GIS software. Please give examples of your work.

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Describe your experience preparing work orders and cost estimates for civil maintenance or vegetation management activities or similar.

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Please list the full name of the regular/permanent Valley Water employee who referred you to this position (only one name will be accepted, so if multiple are listed, the first name provided will be documented as the referring employee). If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

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Employment with Valley Water requires employees to take an Oath as a Disaster Service Worker within California and to live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs. If you live further than 150 miles from Valley Water Headquarters, please discuss your willingness to relocate if offered the position. If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

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Employer

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)

Address

5750 Almaden Expressway

San Jose, California, 95118

Phone

1-408-630-2260

Website

https://www.valleywater.org

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