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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Engineering Technician - II

Supplemental Questionnaire

(2022-15576-01)



 

Part I - Minimum Qualifications (Not Scored)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualification for this position on their application. 


1.

Do you possess at least two years of responsible sub-professional engineering experience performing duties similar to an Engineering Technician I with Placer County (such as using computer databases and/or drafting technology, computing and drafting related to surveying activities and/or GIS, field investigation, maintaining engineering field notes and reports related to planning, and/or construction activities)?

Yes No
2.

Do you possess the equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering technology, architectural design, construction management, project management related to engineering, architecture or construction, or a related field?

Yes No

 

Applicants who reported a "no" response to either of the above questions are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting, including substitution criteria, for this position before proceeding.



 

 

Part II -  Training and Experience Examination (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.

Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.


 

I have read and I understand the above instructions.


 

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following questions, please indicate your level of experience:


1.

Providing support to project management, technical administration, and construction inspection of public and/or private improvement projects performed by either a public or private agency or company. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

2.

Working with architects and consultants, including reviewing plans and specifications. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

3.

Drawing plans with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

4.

Performing transportation planning and traffic engineering duties associated with new roadway improvements, signal design, and/or inspection. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

5.

Working with the California Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) or Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

6.

Reviewing and/or inspecting improvement/grading plans on land development projects and coordinating the resolution of any issues/discrepancies with local codes/requirements. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

7.

Investigating drainage and grading issues and complaints and coordinating the resolutions of any compliance issues. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

8.

Evaluating surveying records, including maps, easements, and plans, related to land development/grading projects. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

9.

Assisting with project coordination tasks, including reviewing material submittals and answering RFIs for construction projects. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

10.

Working with contractors on land development projects and/or capital improvement projects. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

11.

Preparing and/or reviewing Survey Corner Records. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

12.

Preparing and/or reviewing land surveying legal descriptions. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

13.

Performing land surveying duties, including preparing polygon closer report calculations. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

14.

Preparing survey calculations for determining lines, bearings, elevations, distances, grades, and cross sections including set slope and grade stakes. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

15.

Reviewing tentative and final subdivision maps, survey maps, and other engineering documents and assisting in review of minor land division applications. 

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

16.

Please select all programs in which you are proficient.

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
AutoCAD and/or Revit
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Database
Bluebeam
StreetSaver, PubWorks, or other asset management software
I am not proficient in any of the above programs.
 

If you indicated experience with any of the above, please briefly describe your use and level of proficiency in each program selected. Note that candidates may be asked to show proficiency with those checked above during the selection process.


 

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