County of San Mateo
Public Works Technician I/II (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Overview
The Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of
Public Works Technician I/II . Under general supervision, Public Works Technicians perform a variety of routine to journey level sub-professional technical, field, and office civil engineering work in a variety of technical areas. The current vacant Public Works Technician I/II position is in the Road Operations - Permitting Section of the Road Services Division. The Road Maintenance Division of County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works is responsible for routine and emergency repairs to over 315 miles of road surfaces, culverts, shoulders, drainage facilities, and roadside vegetation on roads within the public right-of-way of San Mateo County's unincorporated districts. Responsibilities
Provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures. Ensure permit applications are complete, accurate, and comply with County regulations and public works standards Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions and similar information. Maintain accurate records and files. Develop and update permanent files for County retention. Use and perform minor maintenance and cleaning on standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work. Use specialized equipment to develop and produce copies of maps, drawings and blueprints. Assist in preparing channelization, traffic control and related plans and drawings. Investigate public complaints regarding traffic conditions. Maintain and analyze records regarding accidents and traffic incidents. Collect and maintain records or traffic counts and similar data by placing traffic counters in the field and collecting and recording information. Conduct radar speed surveys. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: I level: High school diploma with mathematics courses. II level: Two years' experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, drafting, construction, surveying or related technical support field. Knowledge of: Techniques, principles and practices related to the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Basic engineering, drafting, survey and public works inspection terminology and concepts. Principles and practices of plan review, field inspection and engineering drafting. Applicable laws, codes and regulations. Engineering mathematics through trigonometry. Recordkeeping principles and practices. Safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work. Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone. Skill/Ability to: Perform engineering support work in the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Perform independent research for collecting and summarizing information for the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Use the office and field tools and equipment of the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Prepare detailed written reports, correspondence and professional documents. Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Interpret, apply and explain applicable codes and regulations. Make accurate engineering calculations. Read and interpret a variety of plans, specifications and other technical documents. Maintain accurate records of work performed. Perform basic drafting and mapping work. Perform basic field data collection and inspection work. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Use computer for word processing, spreadsheet and AutoCAD drafting. Education and Additional Information
Open & Promotional . Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the Apply button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to the County jobs site to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Tentative Recruitment Schedule Application Deadline: Tuesday, October, 14, 2025 Application Screening: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Civil Service Panel Interviews: Week of October 27, 2025 About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. Talent Acquisition Contact: Sarah Huynh (09232025) (Public Works Technician II - N011)
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The Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of
Public Works Technician I/II . Under general supervision, Public Works Technicians perform a variety of routine to journey level sub-professional technical, field, and office civil engineering work in a variety of technical areas. The current vacant Public Works Technician I/II position is in the Road Operations - Permitting Section of the Road Services Division. The Road Maintenance Division of County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works is responsible for routine and emergency repairs to over 315 miles of road surfaces, culverts, shoulders, drainage facilities, and roadside vegetation on roads within the public right-of-way of San Mateo County's unincorporated districts. Responsibilities
Provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures. Ensure permit applications are complete, accurate, and comply with County regulations and public works standards Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions and similar information. Maintain accurate records and files. Develop and update permanent files for County retention. Use and perform minor maintenance and cleaning on standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work. Use specialized equipment to develop and produce copies of maps, drawings and blueprints. Assist in preparing channelization, traffic control and related plans and drawings. Investigate public complaints regarding traffic conditions. Maintain and analyze records regarding accidents and traffic incidents. Collect and maintain records or traffic counts and similar data by placing traffic counters in the field and collecting and recording information. Conduct radar speed surveys. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: I level: High school diploma with mathematics courses. II level: Two years' experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, drafting, construction, surveying or related technical support field. Knowledge of: Techniques, principles and practices related to the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Basic engineering, drafting, survey and public works inspection terminology and concepts. Principles and practices of plan review, field inspection and engineering drafting. Applicable laws, codes and regulations. Engineering mathematics through trigonometry. Recordkeeping principles and practices. Safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work. Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone. Skill/Ability to: Perform engineering support work in the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Perform independent research for collecting and summarizing information for the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Use the office and field tools and equipment of the technical support area(s) to which assigned. Prepare detailed written reports, correspondence and professional documents. Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Interpret, apply and explain applicable codes and regulations. Make accurate engineering calculations. Read and interpret a variety of plans, specifications and other technical documents. Maintain accurate records of work performed. Perform basic drafting and mapping work. Perform basic field data collection and inspection work. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Use computer for word processing, spreadsheet and AutoCAD drafting. Education and Additional Information
Open & Promotional . Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the Apply button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to the County jobs site to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Tentative Recruitment Schedule Application Deadline: Tuesday, October, 14, 2025 Application Screening: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Civil Service Panel Interviews: Week of October 27, 2025 About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. Talent Acquisition Contact: Sarah Huynh (09232025) (Public Works Technician II - N011)
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