Engineering Specialist

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Specialist with the Facilities Services office.

The Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing technical facility and construction engineering support activities, such as construction inspections, engineering plan reviews, and fire and life safety compliance. Engineering Specialists ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules, and regulations, provide technical direction in assigned area of expertise, and serve as a point of contact for both internal clients and external regulatory agencies.

The Judicial Council 
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Support plan review and inspection program.
  • Support the Supervisor in solicitation of proposals from plan review and inspection consultants, and in receiving Project Manager approvals for funding.
  • Create Service Work Orders (SWOs) for plan review and inspection firms. Maintain a current log of plan review and inspection SWOs per project. Provide SWO information, proposals and other necessary documents to Administrative Specialist for creating requisitions.
• BOU process and procedure implementation.
  • Update Plan Review Permit and Inspection (PRPI) Matrix under Supervisor direction.
  • Communicate to project managers the processes necessary to ensure plan reviews, permits and inspections are occurring in all relevant projects.
• Support Plan Review activities.
  • Reviews project drawings and specs to determine when plan review will be required based on scope of work and California Building Code requirements.
  • Provide guidance to project managers on documents required for plan review and how to submit for plan review in CAFM.
• Assist in inspection of construction projects and materials for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Assist in inspections of building construction projects to ensure workmanship and materials used to conform to the design plan and specifications, to California Building Standards Codes requirements, and to manufacturer instructions.
  • Reviews engineering specifications and designs for capital, renovation, major maintenance projects.
• Support permit process.
  • Maintain records of permits issued for projects by SFM and JCC building official.
  • Review permit applications for completion and accuracy including license verification prior to issuance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a directly related field that would provide the knowledge and skills necessary for technical facility and construction engineering. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
− Valid driver’s license

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, SharePoint, OneDrive.
• Experience in writing complex reports.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Experience in web based platforms, similar to CAFM.
   

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

How To Apply

This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on October 15, 2026.

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.
 

Pay and Benefits

$6,909 - $ 9,673 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions. Please indicate for which employer you performed these functions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

1. What interests you about this job and why do you believe it is a good fit?
2. Do you have a current valid driver’s license?