Engineering Technician

Summary: The Engineering Technician position is primarily field-based, with key responsibilities including data collection and tracking, as well as interaction with city staff, residents, contractors, and businesses. This role involves inspecting stormwater systems, assessing maintenance needs, conducting business inspections, GIS updates, traffic counter set-up, sign assessment, ADA ramp field evaluation, utility work in the right-of-way, and other tasks as needed to support Engineering Services and Public Works department. The technician will be expected to provide notifications, inspection reports, re-inspections and follow-up data to all applicable parties, as well as maintain data using asset management software, communicate frequently with property owners, and provide assistance to other field staff for tasks such as conducting sampling, equipment installation, and traffic control with training provided.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a private stormwater inspection program including inspection of each facility, property owner notification about deficiencies and follow up inspection and enforcement.

• Inspect private and public surface water flow control facilities and water quality facilities to verify compliance with specification codes, ordinances, regulations and quality and safety standards.

• Identify necessary maintenance for stormwater control facilities and oversee the completion of repair work to ensure compliance.

• Assess runoff water quality treatment facilities on public and private property; determine when maintenance is required.

• Track stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) data for reporting purposes and assist in map and graphical data.

• Assist with pollutant spill investigations, clean up and enforcement and respond to public inquiries and complaints.

• Support engineers in investigating water quality, flooding and drainage complaints on public and private property.

• May involve review of tree removal permit applications; tracking of tree removals; and tree monitoring fieldwork. May involve working with city on-call arborist to determine accuracy of tree removal permit application data.

• Assist construction inspectors in reviewing erosion control methods, remedies, violations and enforcement of water quality standards.

• Assist with the collection and processing of traffic count data, and the transportation asset inventories such as signs, curb ramps, sidewalks and collision data.

• Conduct sewer and water utility data collection and maintain utility asset records.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties, essential functions and qualifications contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions, the level of knowledge, and scope of the responsibility typically required of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

• Associate degree in Engineering (desired), Environmental Science, Drafting, Surveying, Construction Management, OR

• Any combination of experience, education and training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills required

Knowledge of:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with GIS mapping systems and asset management software.

• Recordkeeping skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.

• Effective communication with property owners and businesses about inspection schedules, city codes, and progressive enforcement procedures (as needed).

• Inspection, sampling, testing, and investigating in the field.

Ability to:

• Learn public works inspection methods and procedures.

• Work effectively independently as well as part of a team under pressure and with frequent interruptions.

• Prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data spreadsheets and reports.

• Use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard office software.

• Use independent judgment, anticipate problems, and pursue solutions.

• Interpret complex engineering drawings, plans and specifications

• Effectively communicate technical information to residents and coworkers.

• Apply rules, codes and regulations when reviewing construction plans and technical specifications.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to drive a city vehicle to work sites.

• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, and the ability to lift heavy objects such as manhole covers and inlet grates with tools.

• Ability to read typed and handwritten notes.

• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and manage deadlines.

• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color differentiation.

• Work is performed in both field settings (private property and public rights-of-way), occasionally in heavy traffic, and also in office environments.

• Fieldwork may involve exposure to uneven surfaces, adverse weather conditions, machinery noise, and construction site hazards.

Supervision Received:

General supervision from the Environment Programs Manager or designee.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Schedule and Compensation:

This position is scheduled to report to work between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday- Friday. Flex schedules are possible. This position is FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) non-exempt and non-represented with an annual salary of $79,190 - $97,345.

Application Process:

Apply online at www.cityofmlt.com/Jobs by March 20, 2025. Offline/paper application or more information can be requested at HRCity@mltwa.gov or 425-744-6225. Due to high volume of applications we receive, only those closely matching the qualifications will be contacted for further consideration. Please note, incomplete submissions may not be considered.

The City reserves the right to review applications and select a finalist prior to the closing date; therefore, early submission is encouraged.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Mountlake Terrace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,190.00 - $97,345.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $79,190 - $97,345