Placer County is accepting applications for the positions of Engineering Technician I and II. The current vacancy is in the Western Placer Municipal Waste Authority (WPWMA). The ideal candidate for this assignment will be able to perform a combination of field and office work to ensure compliance with facility permits and to support project management staff on a variety of projects, including but not limited to: conducting routine field inspections in an industrial environment; researching and compiling solid waste information for technical documents; assisting staff in contract and regulatory report preparation; interpreting solid waste permits and regulations; operating a drone and processing collected data; utilizing CAD and other software for landfilling analyses; monitoring and maintaining facility records; investigating and responding to odor complaints.
To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment:
Engineering Technician - I #2025-15573-01
Engineering Technician - II #2025-15576-01
The eligible list established as a result of these recruitments may be used to fill Engineering Technician vacancies in other County departments including Department of Public Works, Facilities Management, and Community Development Resource Agency.