Engineering Technician 3; Sewer Design Technician

NOTES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION:

The Wastewater System Division (previously known as Environmental Services) is currently seeking applicants for the following position:

Engineering Technician 3; Sewer Design Technician

As a Sewer Design Technician, reviews and tracks residential and commercial sanitary sewer projects submitted by private developers, ensuring compliance with Spokane County Standards and the County’s long-range sewer plans; provides customer service to the general public, contractors and private developers; responds to requests for information including but not limited to connection and service charges and connection permit issuance; the position may be involved in the drafting, design and contract document preparation for public works sewer projects; provides assistance in support of sewer connection inspections and other duties as assigned.

Assist with database management and technical support of software programs utilized by department.

Selection Factors:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Construction and design principles and procedures of private sanitary sewers and building plumbing.
• Communicating effectively and tactfully with contractors, other county agencies, coworkers and the general public.
• Mathematics, algebra and geometry.
• Use of personal computers and related software applications and data entry
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently.

 AutoCAD and Civil3D experience desirable.

Cover letter and resume accepted but not required.

This position performs skilled engineering technical support work performing surveying, construction inspection, drafting and design, landfill closure facilities operation, wastewater operations, environmental permitting, water resources or related technical engineering assignments. The position allocated to this class is the third level in the three level engineering technician series. This class is distinguished from the class of Engineering Technician 2 in that incumbents are designated lead workers and take responsibility for completing projects, assigning jobs, tasks and monitoring work flow.  Work includes jobs in the areas of design, survey, project and plat inspection, material inspection, pavement management, traffic and road improvement district administration, wastewater operations, landfill closure facilities operation, environmental permitting and water resources.  This class differs from Senior Technicians by the lack of performance appraisals given and disciplinary actions conducted and the lack of interaction with higher level management on policies and procedures.  Working titles include:  Chief Bridge Design Technician, Chief Design Technician, Chief Construction Inspector, Chief Materials Inspector, Chief R.I.D. Technician, Chief Survey Technician, Sewer Design Technician, Pavement Management Technician, Document Technician, Wastewater Operations Technician, Senior Environmental Technician, Lean Environment Permit Technician and Lead Water Resources Technician.

Engineering Technician 3; Sewer Design Technician

• Ensures the timely response to a wide variety of customer requests for information and customer complaints.
• Answers public inquiries concerning sewer improvements and advises and instructs on sewer installation procedures.
• Provides business analysis guidance for software, workflows and timelines to ensure good customer service for inquiries, plan review, etc.
• Attends public meetings to advise on sewer program project costs, scheduling, construction process, administrative procedures, etc.
• Accurately completes and submits forms for the documentation of customer service actions taken, and resolution of complaints.
• Works with designers and construction personnel to verify/track the availability of new portions of the sewer system for connection.
• Calculates cost to connect to the sewer and write connection charge disclosures.
• Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies, both public and private, in matters related to customer service.
• Guides existing and new sewer customers through various sewer planning and permitting processes.
• Reviews sewer connection permit applications to determine conditions for permit issuance and completes sewer availability forms.
• Coordinates permitting procedures with Division of Building and Code Enforcement.
• Reconciles inspection schedule problems with sewer contractors.
• Tracks non-compliance issues with regard to sewer service installers.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Employees may be assigned a combination of duties from among different jobs within this class or perform duties of similar responsibility and difficulty, not specifically mentioned herein, yet incidental to the complete work process.  Employees are expected to be able to perform proficiently and implement the complete scope of duties of the lower classes in their chosen specialty and are expected to work toward competency in related work within this classification to the needs of the County, subject to seasonal and work scheduling factors.

• Associate’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college. 
• Four (4) years of related field or office experience in civil engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the design, inspection or construction related fields, including experience in at least two of the following areas:  Materials Lab, Surveying, Construction Inspection, and Engineering Design.  
• OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the job. 
• Possession of a valid Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.

• Knowledge of construction and design principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles involved in the drafting and construction of civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of road and street engineering and surveying principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of sewer system engineering principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting software.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with other employees and supervisors.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to proficiently perform all work required of employees at or below the level of an Engineering Technician 2 in the related areas of specialization, and competency in the majority of tasks in other areas of work within the lower Engineering Technician classifications.
• Ability to examine construction plans submitted for County review and apply established standards to determine acceptability, or need for revisions and additions.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and organize work load of lower Engineering Technician classification employees.
• Ability to use sound judgment and follow non-specific written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lead, and train the work of other employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with the general public, contractors and their representatives, property owners, their representatives and other groups and individuals.

Salary : $60,823 - $84,720