Announcement# 2023-009

Closing Date: 03-29-2023

Salary Range: $5705 - $7053, per month

The ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I position is full-time, 40 hours, Civil Service, and Union represented.

Columbia County is looking for an entry-level Engineering Technician I with a focus on permitting and inspection.

The Public Works Department oversees a wide range of tasks associated with the county's public infrastructure. Divisions within the department include Road Maintenance, Engineering, and Solid Waste Management.

The Road Maintenance and Engineering divisions are responsible for providing a safe, secure and convenient multi-modal system of roads and bridges with consideration for economic and community development, environmental conservation, and emergency preparation through efficient and effective administrative and maintenance programs. The division maintains the county's 550 miles of paved and gravel roads as well as 93 bridges. Its territory ranges from nearly sea level to 2,000 feet. In addition to road maintenance, the division's staff also oversees road signs, road striping, roadside vegetation, pothole repair, vehicle and equipment repair, and regulation and permitting. The division operates out of its office in St. Helens as well as from district shops in Clatskanie, Vernonia, and Rainier.

DUTIES: Perform a variety of para-professional engineering field, shop, and/or office work in support of public works engineering and maintenance programs and projects. Under supervision, provide technical assistance to department personnel and direction to contractors, consultants, developers, and the public regarding County standards, public right-of-way management, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Under guidance, perform field engineering work involving surveying, inspections, construction observation, road-related permitting, environmental permitting, pavement management, project management, and construction administration as requested.

This is the entry level class in the paraprofessional Engineering Technician series established with the intent for the employee filling this position to learn quickly and effectively in order to be able to advance to the higher level class within an acceptable period of time. The Engineering Technician I is distinguished from Engineering Technician II in that an Engineering Technician I performs routine duties with a greater degree of supervision.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to an Associate's degree with major course work in engineering or surveying technology, constructions management or related field. At least two years work, intern or work study experience related to engineering. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties may be acceptable at hire.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Special qualifications: Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and any pre-employment physical examination required by the County and comply with the County's Fitness for Duty Policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Basic knowledge of civil engineering, surveying and drafting principles, practices and procedures as applied to roads, bridges, traffic controls, and facilities. Basic knowledge of laws, rules, codes, regulations and ordinances related to engineering and surveying projects. Knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in construction related to roads, bridges and facilities. Knowledge of traffic engineering fundamentals. Basic knowledge of the laws and rules governing the safe operation of all construction and maintenance equipment. Familiarity with ability to use computers systems, general business software programs, such as word processing and spreadsheets, and computer aided design programs.

Ability to prepare, assemble and produce clear and detailed cost and progress reports. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to enforce all laws, regulations, ordinances and standards consistently to ensure maximum compliance and to protect the public health and safety. Ability to act effectively and decisively in emergency situations. Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to prioritize and accomplish quickly and efficiently a large number of diverse tasks. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, other agencies, County officials and the general public.

Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!

www.ColumbiaCountyOR.gov