What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Technician position at City of Sandpoint, ID?

Salary : $25.13 - $34.72 Hourly

Location : City of Sandpoint, ID

Job Type : Full Time Regular

Job Number : 00318

Department : Public Works

Division : Public Works

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific

JOB SUMMARY

INFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION :

The full salary range for the position is $25.13 / hr. - $34.72 / hr.

The general hiring range for the role is $25.13 / hr. - $28.90 / hr.

The hiring salary will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and education.

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of skilled technical duties related to private development and City Capital projects to ensure compliance with City and other applicable codes, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring construction associated with new development and City Capital projects, permitting work within and use of the Right-of-Way, and accepting or rejecting public infrastructure improvements. This is a journey-level technical position that requires extensive knowledge of construction methods, with emphasis on knowledge and experience in public works related construction. The position reports to the Civil Engineer, but leeway is granted for independent judgment and initiative.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

Conduct field observations and inspections of new public infrastructure construction, including streets, sidewalks, approaches, curbs and gutters, and curb ramps, associated with private development or City Capital projects. Ensures quality, public safety, completeness, and compliance with approved plans, permits, City standards, and applicable regulations, such as the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction. Serves as the primary contact for contractors to address and resolve construction issues, maintaining accurate records of work activities and inspections. Provides recommendations to the Civil Engineer for resolving construction-related challenges.
Attends and participates in construction meetings with contractors, engineers, and developers on-site and in office.
Assists with reviewing plans submitted for building, planning and zoning, and public infrastructure permits associated with development activity in order to assess potential impacts on City infrastructure systems and enforces associated regulations and policies under the direction of the Civil Engineer.
Reviews and approves permits for franchise utility work within the Right-of-Way and public use of the Right-of-Way, including public infrastructure permits, encroachment, water connection permits, sewer connection permits, temporary right-of- way access, sidewalk caf permits, and others.as needed. Approves appropriate traffic control, including road closures and signal shutdowns. Issues permits and monitors project work; identifies and resolves problems in the field.
Reviews, approves, inspects and enforces safe and effective traffic control within the Right-of-Way.
Inspects new and existing buildings under the direction of the Building Official.
Provides general customer assistance and communicates regularly with the public regarding permits and code requirements.
Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints including follow-up and resolution. Develops resolution recommendations to the Civil Engineer, as needed.
Measures and verifies field constructed improvement quantities to generate pay estimates for contractor progress payments.
Assists with responding to public records requests.
Prepares written reports, issues notices to correct code violations, issues stop work notices, testifies in court regarding violations.
Maintains knowledge of relevant City codes, ADA Standards, and the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction
Maintains accurate records and reports.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Administers the Sewer Lateral Inspection Program (SLIP) under the direction of the Civil Engineer including reviewing inspection videos, communicating with participants, and maintaining records.
Perform a variety of routine and technical work in the maintenance of a Geographic Information System (GIS) relating to the Public Works.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist other employees with assignments and duties as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of :

Ability to read and interpret technical documents, specifications, construction plans and drawings;

Standard construction practices and procedures

Engineering standards and codes;

Construction methods, materials, and common practices related to public utility projects;

Design practices and standards applicable to public works projects;

Sampling and testing methods, and applications related to public works projects;

Federal, state, and City codes, regulations, and standards for public works projects including, but not limited to, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) codes, MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) requirements, and ISPWC (Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction) requirements;

Public sector, government, or related environment and operations, including general municipal management terminology, codes, acts and regulations.

Skill and Ability to :

Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer and laptop, and related software applications, including GIS systems and AutoCAD.

Read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.

Follow written and oral instruction.

Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, including architectural, civil, utility, mechanical, electrical, and landscape.

Communicate effectively to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, contractors and organizations, or individuals encountered within the community and general public in performance of job responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Use logical and creative thought processes to develop reasonable solutions according to written specifications and / or oral instructions.

Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor.

Maintain a calm and professional demeanor, under stressful or adversarial conditions.

Demonstrate patience, integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Physical Demands :

Sufficient ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to stand, walk, and sit.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings.

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to inspect building plans, and commercial and residential structures; comprehend written work instructions and work orders, technical and operational documents, and blueprints; discern readings of GIS or other job-related programs; and to operate a motor vehicle.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to move about on uneven terrain; operate a personal computer and job-related software; and operate handheld devices.

Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance to perform operational and maintenance tasks which require stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing and working on ladders, and working in enclosed and confined spaces.

Related tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, lifting or moving up to lifting 25 pounds occasionally, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds infrequently.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is performed both in an office setting with little exposure to excessive noise and on field sites, which may have exposure to loud and excessive machinery noise.

Field site duties may expose the employee to adverse weather conditions.

Work duties require driving or riding in a motor vehicle to and from site locations and City Hall.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or GED required. College level math, engineering, science, or construction courses are desirable; and

Two (2) years technical training in public works construction and four (4) years' experience in public works construction or other related field; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work described.

Valid driver's license

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility : Regular employees are eligible to enroll in the insurance benefits outlined below. Regular employees are those who regularly work more than 20 hours per week on a non-seasonal basis. Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, not to exceed 60 days.

Eligible Dependents : Spouse / Domestic Partner; natural child(ren), step-child(ren) who live with the employee, adopted child(ren), and any child(ren) for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are also eligible.

Medical

Eligible employees may select from three health plans administered by Regence Blue Shield of Idaho - the Classic Plan, the Buy-Up Plan, and the HSA High Deductible Health Plan. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only, depending on the plan selected (Classic or HSA); employees choosing the Buy-Up Plan will be responsible for a portion of the monthly premium. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the medical plan and coverage level selected and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Dental

Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the number of dependents covered and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Long-Term Disability

The City provides eligible employees long-term disability income benefits that begin after 90 days of disability. The percentage of income replaced is equal to 60% of an employee's monthly pre-disability earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month.

Life Insurance

Basic Term Life Insurance is provided for the employee with a policy benefit equal to the employee's annual base salary plus $2,000 to a maximum of $100,000. The policy also includes $1,000 benefit for spouse and $1,000 benefit for dependent children up to age 26. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service delivered by Reliant Behavioral Health. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members. Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as : managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol / drugs, grief, etc. Each household members is eligible to receive up to six counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge. There is also a benefit relating to financial or legal concerns in addition to work / life services and online tools.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE BENEFITS

Vision

Vision insurance is offered on a voluntary basis through LifeMap and the VSP Preferred Provider Network. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Supplemental Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through LifeMap, subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their dependents. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Flexible Spending Account

The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. Dependent Care FSAs allow employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to qualified dependent care.

Continued Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical, dental and / or vision insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents, in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Base Plan

The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide pension benefits to career public employees. As a PERSI Base Plan General Member, an employee contributes 7.16% of his / her salary toward retirement; Police / Firefighter Members contribute 9.13% of salary. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. Employees become vested (eligible for a lifetime monthly benefit at retirement age) after five years of service. The lifetime allowance an employee receives at retirement is not dependent on the amount of money contributed, but rather is determined by months of service and high average monthly salary.

PERSI Choice 401(k)

The PERSI Choice 401(k) is a defined contribution plan designed to supplement the PERSI Base Plan. As a PERSI Base Plan member, an employee may contribute a flat dollar amount or percentage of salary to this voluntary, tax-deferred retirement savings plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The City does not offer matching contributions.

457(b) Deferred Compensation

The 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan is a tax-advantaged long-term investment savings plan designed to supplement an employee's pension. Enrollment in this City-sponsored governmental plan is voluntary. Unlike typical 401(k) or other pension plans, employees can withdraw 457(b) assets without penalty when they leave service or retire, regardless of their age. The City does not offer matching contributions.

PAID TIME OFF

Official Holidays

The City observes 11 official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The day after Thanksgiving is included as an observed holiday.

Personal Time Off

Eligible employees accrue paid time off (PTO) on a semimonthly basis. The amount of PTO earned depends on the employee's length of service - from up to 21 days per year (7 hours per pay period) for a new employee to 33 days per year (11 hours per pay period) after 20 years of employment. Unused PTO hours carry over each year to a maximum of two times the annual accrual rate. The City also offers a buy-back program of up to 40 hours PTO per year, with certain restrictions, and all accrued PTO hours are paid out to the employee upon termination.

Other Leave Types

The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as : bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), maternity leave, emergency leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.

Salary : $2,000 - $100,000

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