Department Specialist (Engineering Intern)

Department Specialist (Engineering Intern)

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

City of Escondido, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

03802

Department

Development Services

Division

Engineering Services

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Summary

This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) budgeted position and is limited to 999 hours per fiscal year.

This is not a PERS eligible position.

The Department Specialist/Intern position assists the Land Development Permit Technician position in the Engineering Service Area with providing effective customer service. This individual will be stationed at the Engineering front counter to assist with general customer service, plan intake, and engineering research functions, allowing Engineering staff to review private development projects in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Helps provide information and assistance to the public at the Engineering front counter and by phone regarding project processing and application procedures;
• Researches and responds to public and interdepartmental inquiries. Presents and interprets the resulting engineering plans, design standards and engineering policies to all customers both in person and occasionally via email;
• Operates computer terminal and software related to department functions;
• Helps screen check and investigate engineering reports, plans, and maps for accuracy, design, completeness and conformance with codes and ordinances;
• Assists in the preparation of presentations, engineering reports and cost estimates;
• Assists with digitizing and organizing files and plans;
• Maintains log books and project tracking databases;
• Performs related duties as required.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour, includes P.A.R.S. retirement program and workers compensation. This part-time non-benefited position would continue to be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year.

Final Filing Deadline: August 31, 2026

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Minimum qualifications are graduation from high school or equivalent, with a minimum of one year of supplemental college level engineering course work or experience. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or will have recently obtained a college degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering or a similar Engineering related discipline.

License and Other Requirements

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license for field work when necessary.

For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Part-Time Benefits and Compensation Plan Summary.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The questions are specific to the position and the information you provide will be reviewed and used to further evaluate your experience and education to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do not answer "see resume" or " see application" as these are not valid answers. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included in the Work Experience and Education sections of your application?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have education equivalent to the completion of 12th grade supplemented by college level course work in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field?

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Do you possess a valid Class C California drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Escondido

Address 201 N. Broadway

Escondido, California, 92025

Phone 760-839-4643

Website https://escondido.gov