Many employers require 1-3 years of prior experience. Most employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience. Of the employers surveyed, all report that jobs are 40-50 hours per week. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Most also fill openings by hiring referrals from public and private schools.
Some recruit applicants through internet job listings.
Initiative and supervisory skills may be important for career advancement. With the appropriate education and license, promotions may also lead to civil engineer. Most employers report that word processing and spreadsheet skills are important. Some report that database skills are important. Refer to training programs offered by American River College.