What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician II position at City of Spokane Valley?
ABOUT THE CITY: Spokane Valley is a city with a population of approximately 108,000 located on the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality neighborhoods and schools, along with strong business and retail centers. Friendly people, natural surroundings and beautiful weather are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. Spokane Valley is a high-performing organization and employs the use of best practices. We are a workforce based upon loyalty, accountability, and professionalism. We place a high value on customer service and take a team-oriented, collaborative approach to the way we do business. If working for a fast-paced, evolving organization appeals to you, and you desire a work environment that is intellectually stimulating, respectful and rewarding, we urge you to apply.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Spokane Valley is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic employee to serve our City as a full-time Engineering Technician II for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in our Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will support the city by performing duties associated with Capital Improvement Projects and will have exceptional technical skills, and a strong desire to provide superior service to both internal and external customers.
SELECTED EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs construction inspection, documentation, contractor oversight, coordination with materials testing, and interaction with contractors on federally funded municipal projects.Oversees field inspectors and works closely with the construction management team on construction compliance and documentation. Assists Senior Engineer in construction management, design, application of principles, and techniques of civil engineering technology. Reads and interprets contract plans and specifications and confer with engineer concerning assistance required such, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports. Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: An associate’s degree in drafting, Computer-Aided-Design (CAD), engineering technology, civil engineering or a closely related field; and minimum of three years related work experience in public works engineering design and construction, or as an engineering technician, or comparable related work. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; some knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities; considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects; some skill in construction inspection, documentation, and/or drafting. Ability to prepare, organize and maintain engineering field and office data, reports and systems; ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment; must be physically capable of moving about on construction sites. Successful completion of drug screening and a background check, including a criminal check, is a requirement of employment at Spokane Valley.
SALARY: Salary range is Grade 15 $35.83 – 54.20 per hour. This is a represented, FLSA non-exempt position in the Public Works Department.
BENEFITS: Health benefits are provided through the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust. The City currently provides medical, dental, life, long term disability, vision, and Employee Assistance benefits, which incorporates an employee cost share. Holiday, vacation, and other paid leaves are provided. The required retirement system of the City is Washington Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) which requires an employee contribution. The City does not participate in Social Security. However, the City has adopted an ICMA-RC 401(A) Social Security substitute plan with the same contribution rates as FICA.
TO APPLY: Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit a complete City application, résumé, cover letter and list of five (5) work-related references (name and phone number) via our Online Application System.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply Immediately. Recruitment open until filled.
The City of Spokane Valley has a policy of limiting tobacco use in the workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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11707 E. Sprague, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Ph: (509) 921-1000 Fax: (509) 688-0295
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.83 - $54.20 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Spokane Valley, WA 99206: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36 - $54
