CAD Technician I

The CAD Technician I classification is utilized within the Bureau of Transportation in the City of Portland.  These positions perform routine to moderately difficult computer-aided drafting (CAD) assignments to create and modify facilities maps and drawings, including facility adjustments of street improvement projects; gather and integrate data from various sources including GIS, survey, and civil, traffic, structural, and environmental engineers to produce contract plans; produce civil detail, section, and profile drawings; reproduces and distributes maps and drawings; researches, interprets and verifies data; reconciles conflicting and/or missing data by reviewing records, maps and plans and making field site visits; Use DocuSign to acquire signatures for engineering plans and documents; and performs related duties as assigned. 

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov.  The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.   

What you’ll get to do: 

• Perform advanced specialized computer-aided drafting (CAD) assignments to create drawings of construction plans using base maps and other data.  
• Work closely with your CAD team and engineers to resolve design problems and provide solutions to get projects constructed. There is a basic level of understanding of engineering practices that is required for this job, and an ongoing system of terms and processes to learn.
• Update plans with addendum and change order revisions.
• Perform a variety of engineering technical duties to support engineering staff, including assisting engineers with research, field inspections, analysis and verification of legal descriptions and other engineering support duties or calculations as assigned.

An Ideal Candidate will have Formal training in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or 12 months of applying the principles of CAD software in developing professional quality plans and have experience with the concepts, methods and techniques using CAD software.

• Willing to learn:  You have an openness, eagerness, and proactive attitude toward acquiring new knowledge, skills, experiences, and insights.
• Communicator: You are able to communicate to both technical and non-technical individuals, and are proficient verbally and in writing.
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
• Relationship Builder:  A professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively.
• Detail-oriented: An organizer and planner who thrives on details and is uncompromising in consistency and accuracy in performing a multitude of tasks.
• Dedicated: Personally, you have a passion for transportation and improving transportation through public service and are proud of the work delivered to the public.

• Possess Experience using Bentley Software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Possess experience working on Capital Improvement Projects.
• Possess experience reading and interpreting GIS maps, engineering drawings, and other utility locates research in preparing plans? 

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience applying the principles of CAD software in developing professional quality plans.
2. Experience with the concepts, methods, and techniques using CAD software.
3. Experience with project coordination, including planning, organizing, and carrying out your assigned duties efficiently and effectively.

Applicant must also possess:

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis:  Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application.   It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.   

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Salary : $29 - $37