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We're Hiring - Engineering Technician/Utilities Services

HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
Invites Applicants to apply for:

Engineering Technician I / Utility Services Assistant
or
Engineering Technician II / Utility Services Planner


One (1) Position

HCSD is seeking motivated and service-oriented candidates for the full-time position of Engineering Technician I / Utility Services Assistant or Engineering Technician II / Utility Services Planner to support the planning, design, and inspection of the District’s water and sewer infrastructure and provide critical customer and contractor interface.

Engineering Technician I / Utility Services Assistant is an entry-level position that supports the Engineering Department through technical, administrative, and customer service functions. The role includes drafting, field inspections, GIS and modeling, utility mark and locate, and coordination with the public at the planning counter.

Engineering Technician II / Utility Services Planner is a journey-level position that serves as the District’s lead representative for development-related planning, inspection, and coordination. This position works with contractors, developers, and other agencies, performs plan reviews, leads field inspections, and administers programs such as source control, backflow prevention, and cross-connection control.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in the field and the office.

Current 5-step salary ranges:
• Engineering Technician I / Utility Services Assistant: $30.87 – $37.52 per hour
• Engineering Technician II / Utility Services Planner: $39.44 – $47.93 per hour
(Placement dependent on qualifications.)

A list of qualified candidates will be maintained to fill anticipated open position(s) within this series.

The District provides an excellent benefits package, including vacation and sick Leave, annual sick leave buy-back, 14 Paid Holidays, 100% employer-paid Health/Dental/Vision Insurance for employees ($20.00 monthly premium for dependents), an employee assistance program, gym membership reimbursement, CalPERS retirement, and an optional 457 employee-funded retirement accounts.

For more information, including full job descriptions and application instructions, visit:
https://humboldtcsd.org/human-resources-career-opportunities or contact: Human Resources: asm@humboldtcsd.org, (707) 443-4558 ext. 210

First Review of Applicants: September 2nd, 2025 - Open Until Filled