Salary: $30.62 - $47.85 Hourly
Location : Bellingham, WA 98226
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400075
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 05/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
Help others and give something back to our community. Public service matters and can be a great source of personal fulfillment.
Are you passionate about traffic safety and engineering? Do you have a knack for problem solving and critical thinking? Does serving your community through collaborative work with a small group of experienced technical professionals interest you?
Whatcom County Public Works Engineering is hiring an Engineering Technician to join our Traffic Section team. In this position, you will perform routine traffic counts, conduct analyses for installation of infrastructure improvements, provide intersection evaluation reports, and investigate vehicular collision reports. The Traffic Section is forward facing in the community, working directly with concerned citizens of Whatcom County to develop solutions to transportation-related issues, such as requests for traffic calming, incidents of failure to stop or yield, substandard sight distance and many others.
The Traffic Section also seeks out and obtains Federal, State and local grant funding to support the road and bridge construction program in Whatcom County. Creation of exhibits and maps utilizing AutoCAD and ArcGIS are routine duties of this Traffic Technician position, as well as coordinating with other Public Works Engineering sections, Maintenance & Operations and the Sheriff's Office for County road projects, County ordinances, collision reviews, intersection and other safety modifications.
The Engineering Technician position provides opportunity for personal and professional growth, positive impact on the community, and job satisfaction. If you are proactive, technically-minded and results-oriented, this could be the career-making position you've been looking for.
The ideal candidate will have an AS degree in Engineering Technology or a related field, two to six years of on-the-job training in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or Transportation Planning and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful employee will think critically with a mind toward safety of the travelling public, act proactively to anticipate needs of the citizens of Whatcom County to solve issues, and bring a positive influence to the workgroup culture.
Full salary ranges are as follows:
Engineering Technician III
Engineering Technician IV
Please review the complete job descriptions online:
Qualifications

Engineering Technician III:
Requires an Associate's degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology, or a related field AND four years of progressively responsible engineering technology experience, INCLUDING two years at an Engineering Technician II level.
Engineering Technician IV:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field AND five ears of related, progressively responsible engineering technology experience INCLUDING three years working at an Engineering Technician III level OR Associate's degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology, or a related field AND seven years of progressively responsible engineering technology experience, INCLUDING three years at an Engineering Technician III level.
Years of experience required varies, depending on technician level and educational background.

Must have Background Check and Driving Record that meets County Standards.
Requires valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.
Must be eligible to cross between United States and Canada.
At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
• Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
• Eligibilty for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
• Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefit information

01

Do you have an Associate's Degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of progressively responsible engineering technology experience do you have?

• More than 4
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

03

Please describe your engineering technology experience:
04

Describe your experience in working with the public (e.g. citizens, residents, stakeholders) on road and traffic issues. How have you handled difficult and controversial situations with the public? Give an example.
05

Describe your experience with AutoCAD software, civil design software, traffic engineering software, spreadsheet software and implementation of drafting standards. Please indicate the names and versions of the software used and your proficiency level with each (beginner, intermediate or advanced). You may upload examples of your work using the "Document Upload" feature with this application.
06

Please list any formal education you have received in traffic engineering fundamentals, traffic studies, MUTCD, etc.
07

What is your experience utilizing traffic counters, reviewing signs and striping for roadways, and investigating traffic accidents?
08

This position may require travel to Canada. Canadian officials prohibit entrance into Canada for various reasons. The most common problem is having been convicted of a crime or convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs of alcohol. Based on this information and your personal experiences, are you eligible to cross between the United States and Canada?

• Yes
• No

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