Hydrographic Instrument Technician-26380308

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Diego - Department of Public Works is seeking a Hydrographic Instrument Technician. This role involves operating, calibrating, repairing, fabricating, and servicing a variety of rainfall, streamflow, and other hydrological monitoring and sampling instruments, equipment, and component parts. Technicians frequently drive to maintain hydrological stations throughout San Diego County and handle specialized equipment in remote locations, requiring precision and strong safety awareness.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience involving the installation, service and repair of equipment and instruments which utilize electronic, radio, and mechanical principles similar to those employed in rainfall and streamflow, monitoring, sampling and measuring.
• One (1) year of college level course work in the field of hydrology, meteorology, or a related earth science, AND one (1) year of experience involving the installation, service and repair of equipment and instruments which utilize electronic, radio, and mechanical principles similar to those employed in rainfall and streamflow, monitoring, sampling and measuring.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, repair, fabricate, and service a variety of rainfall, streamflow, and other hydrological monitoring and sampling instruments, equipment, and component parts.
• Perform related work as required.
• Maintain hydrological stations throughout San Diego County.
• Handle specialized equipment in remote locations, requiring precision and strong safety awareness.

Benefits

• Future Salary Increase: June 2027 – 4.40% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.40% Market Adjustment)
• Veteran's Preference Policy
• Support for veterans' hiring, retention, and professional development
• Resources and tools to maximize employment opportunities for veterans
• Assistance for veterans transitioning into civilian life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree