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Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of public works surveying.
• Engineering, surveying, and mathematics concepts and practices as applied to office and field survey work.
• Mapping and drafting techniques.
• Public works plans and specifications.
• General operation and use of automated equipment and standard application software used for surveying work.
• Acceptable safety standards in public works construction and safe work practices.

• Follow through and complete assigned surveying work.
• Make precise survey measurements
• Make, apply and interpret a variety of survey calculations.
• Perform basic research.
• Perform mapping and drafting.
• Configure and operate automated and electronic survey instruments and equipment.
• Use protective clothing and equipment against exposure to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Either: 1. One year of full-time experience in the class of Engineering Aide in Sacramento County service.

Or: 2. One year of paraprofessional survey or engineering experience involving public works facilities or structures.

Note: Completion of 36 semester units or 54 quarter units of coursework in surveying, engineering or related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

• Must be physically capable of performing manual labor including the lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Perform a variety of physical tasks in inclement weather and in a variety of difficult locations and conditions.
• Must possess sufficient eye-hand coordination to utilize a variety of hand and power-driven tools.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
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• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.