Junior Engineer - Extra Help at County of Shasta – Redding, California

Salary: $35.84 - $45.74 Hourly
Job Type: Extra Help
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: 05/11/26
Location: 96001, CA
Job Number: 217_PW_EH_040726

Description:

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2026

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: MAY 11, 2026, AT 5:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$35.84 - $45.74 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, including buildings, roads, bridges, and airports; and for managing permanent road divisions to provide maintenance of private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs engineers and technicians who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The responsibilities of County Surveyor, Road Commissioner and Chief Engineer of the Water Agency are administered by the department. The department reviews land development maps and improvement plans as well as survey mapping for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and County Development Standards. Administration of the County's solid waste management functions including waste collection and ownership of an active landfill are the responsibility of the department. The County water agency is managed by the department. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County service areas. These service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The department is responsible for Flood Plain Administration.

The Roads Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining about 1,200 miles of County roadways and associated structures. The budget unit for Roads is funded solely from federal and state sources.

The Facilities Management Division of Public Works provides for the maintenance, repair, and minor renovation of County buildings, parks, and grounds. In addition, the division also provides maintenance, custodial, and landscape services.

Fleet Management is responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of more than 375 County vehicles. Additionally, Fleet Management works closely with the Purchasing Unit within the Department of Support Services on buying new and replacement vehicles for the fleet. The County has a vehicle replacement program designed to keep the fleet modern and in safe working condition.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under supervision, assist in professional field and office engineering work in connection with the design and construction of roads, bridges, drainage systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other public works facilities; and to do other work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

This position is intended as a summer internship for a college engineering student who possesses a valid certificate as an Engineer in Training issued by the California Board For Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. The ideal candidate will have civil engineering course work courses in at least one of the following categories: roadway design, drainage system design, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste disposal.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the professional engineering series. Incumbents will be provided the opportunity to develop a variety of professional level workplace engineering skills and abilities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists in preparing plans and specifications for the construction, alteration and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering facilities, including roads, drainage, bridges and buildings; assists in designing road improvements and prepares plans, profiles, cross-sections and other details, including quantity estimates; may act as resident inspector on minor construction projects; does responsible technical research and prepares reports; inspects construction work in progress for adherence to specifications; assists in preparation of progress payments, contract change orders, progress reports and other related documents; assists in reviewing and conditioning various maps and plans concerning land use activities; does other engineering work in a trainee and learning capacity, including working with subprofessional engineers.QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Basic principles of physics, chemistry and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; surveying, graphic statics, stress analysis and mechanics; strength, properties and uses of engineering construction and maintenance materials.

Ability to: Learn the principles and methods in the design and construction of public works facilities such as roads, bridges, drainage and other facilities; make accurate mathematical computations and engineering notes; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; review and interpret land use maps and plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, land surveying, or closely related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university.

A valid certificate as an Engineer in Training issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the specified education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on May 11, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “see attached resume and/or cover letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Fair Chance Act | CRD.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

Benefits:

NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• 1 Floating holiday annually.
  

Vacation:

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after three months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to eighty hours – in five whole hour increments – of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in section 13.9C in the UPEC-Professional MOU.
Sick Leave:

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
  • Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
  • Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - sick leave may be used immediately as accrued. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.
Bereavement:

• 24 hours of paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
  

Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.
Depending on the plan selected, the County pays mostof the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.
Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.

Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For UPEC-Professional employees the current coverage amount is $25,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 8.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Reimbursement to employees for the cost of certifications or licenses required for their positions and required to perform the essential functions of their job.
• Attorney’s Time off (ATO) eighty hours per calendar year (prorated) to full-time Attorneys in this MOU. This can be cashed out under the annual vacation cash out provision provided in 13.9.c.2.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority – Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 – College Savings Plan
• Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County
  
  

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) 225-5515

Comments, please email: schr@shastacounty.gov

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Employer: County of Shasta
Address: 1450 Court Street, Suite 348 Redding, California, 96001
Phone: (530) 225-5515
Website: https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel