What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician 1 - Stormwater Utility Section (SEASONAL) position at Spokane County?
This is skilled engineering technical support work performed in the office or field in one or more public works functions such as traffic engineering and operations, planning/programming and development review for transportation or utilities, landfill monitoring, environmental permitting, water resources, pavement management, surveying, project design/drafting, materials testing and construction inspection.
WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the PROTEC17 bargaining unit applying from 3/17/25 through 3/31/25.
(These duties are representative only; position assignments may vary or be combined. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:)
Engineering Technician 1
As a Stormwater Field Technician under close supervision, inspects stormwater facilities to determine their condition, need for maintenance and repair. Enforces stormwater facility compliance with plans and specifications, initiates corrective action. Informs public about stormwater maintenance practices and stormwater facility operation. Develops technical elements of public awareness documents. Measures and calculates surface coverage on parcels in the Stormwater Service Area, using sitevisits, aerial photographs, GIS applications and engineering plans. Organizes and participates in public information meetings and workshops for Stormwater Utility. Responds to public questions and requests for investigations in person, in writing and by phone. Assists in database development and updates for stormwater related concerns.
Employees may be assigned a combination of duties from jobs within this class or perform duties of similar responsibility and difficulty, not specifically mentioned herein, yet incidental to the complete work process.
Performs other related duties as required.
Engineering Technician 1: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of technical engineering-related experience or training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job.
LICENSE: Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Engineering Technician 1
Knowledge of:
• basic engineering technology principles and procedures;
• mathematical computations;
• mapping skills and media;
• safety precautions;
• maintenance procedures for equipment used;
• customer service techniques;
• surveying basic procedures and equipment;
• materials testing procedures and equipment;
• computer aided drafting programs and equipment.
Ability to:
• work outdoors for extended periods of time under all types of weather conditions;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public;
• understand and follow written and verbal instructions;
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• make mathematical calculations, e.g. - algebraic, geometric and trigonometric;
• hand letter neatly and consistently;
• maintain a good working relationship with contractors and their representatives, property owners, the general public, fellow workers and supervisors.
Skilled in:
• reading maps;
• reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and plans;
• applying surveying techniques and practices;
• using computers and related software applications;
• performing field sampling and testing of concrete, asphalt and soils for quality control and design;
• drafting routine plans.
Salary : $23 - $33
