Engineering Technician - Public Works, Preservation Management

Clark County, Washington • Greendale, WI

4d • $33 - $45

About The Position

Clark County Public Works looks for people who can grow, think, lead, and inspire. We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill, passion, and commitment to public service. You enjoy FLEXIBILITY in your working environment. You want to make an IMPACT in the work that you do, and you THRIVE working as part of a team. If this sounds like you then I invite you to learn more about this challenging role. As an Engineering Technician with Preservation Management, you will get to enjoy working both in an office setting and outdoors. You will provide support for the department engineers by performing calculations, information gathering and record keeping. You will perform asset management functions for pavements, culverts, structures, and other transportation assets. This position is represented by Local 17, Professional and Technical Employees.

Requirements

• An AS in Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Engineering Technician i.e. construction inspection, civil engineering role.
• A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field may be substituted for the required experience.
• Knowledge of: Basic engineering principles, practices, the techniques and equipment involved, physical and mathematical sciences, basic construction practices and safety requirements.
• Ability to: Interpret construction plans and specifications, use a personal computer, interact with the public and/or contractors, operate basic surveying and test equipment, and perform technical research work on routine engineering problems.
• Must have valid driver's license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of pavements, culverts, miscellaneous structures, unstable slopes, and other assets
• Inspects construction work on pavement preservation projects
• Records inspection data electronically
• Performs non-destructive structural testing of pavement using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) equipment
• Operates Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and pavement coring equipment to investigate pavement layer information.
• Identifies and marks out areas of pavement needing repair
• Measures repair areas and calculates total quantities for bid item estimates
• Identifies and develops preservation treatment projects and bid documents
• Monitors performance of past preservation treatment projects
• Works with the GIS Department to produce maps of upcoming project work
• Communicates with the public concerning road conditions and upcoming work
• Uses personal computers and software applications including Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
• Uses database software including PAVER and mapping software, including GIS, Google Earth and GIS-Mo/VUEWorks
• Is safety conscious - ensuring the safety of self and co-workers
• Team player attitude - coordinates with co-workers to accomplish tasks
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from property owners, businesses, and the general public regarding engineering projects
• Reviews project plans and archives data from projects
• Collects and maintains base data for engineering studies
• Performs research activities in County and State records
• Read and interpret plans and specifications to ensure that projects are built to contract standards
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.
• Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.
• More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits.
• Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
• All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work.
• Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree