Right-of-Way Engineering Technician I/II/III

Skagit County•Mount Vernon, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate will be appointed at either the Right-Of-Way (ROW) Engineering Technician I, II, or III level. The ROW Engineering Technician handles public permit requests for development within the County’s rights-of-way. The Right-of-way Engineering Technician III functions as a highly experienced technician, regularly completing highly complex assignments and regularly assists other employees with related tasks. Positions are assigned to a specific division or section within Public Works but may be assigned tasks across divisions/sections as needed.

Requirements

ROW Engineering Technician I: Completion of a two (2)-year vocational course in Civil Engineering Technology/Planning, OR ; Two (2) years of college/university pre-engineering/planning courses (inclusive of Biology, Chemistry, or Geology), OR ; Two (2) years of experience in engineering, development review, surface water management, transportation planning, right-of-way permitting, construction inspection, or the construction trades OR ; Any combination that provides a total of two (2) years of training/experience to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the work.
ROW Engineering Technician II: Completion of a two (2)-year vocational course in Civil Engineering Technology/Planning or two (2) years of college/university pre-engineering/planning courses, and two (2) years of experience in civil engineering, development review, surface water management, transportation planning, right-of-way permitting, construction inspection, or construction trades, OR; Any combination that provides a total of four (4) years of training to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the work, and a minimum of one (1) year of civil engineering, development review, surface water management, transportation planning, right-of-way permitting, construction inspection, or construction trades.
ROW Engineering Technician III: Completion of a two (2)-year vocational course in Civil Engineering Technology/Planning or two (2) years of college/university pre-engineering/planning courses, and five (5) years of experience in civil engineering, development review, surface water management, transportation planning, right-of-way permitting, construction inspection, or construction trades, OR; A four (4) year Civil Engineering or Planning degree, and three (3) years of experience in civil engineering, development review, surface water management, transportation planning, right-of-way permitting, construction inspection, or construction trades, OR; Any combination that provides a total of seven (7) years of training to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the work with a minimum of three (3) years of civil engineering plan review or construction inspection required.
ROW Engineering Technician I: Civil engineering principles, practices and construction methods Basic high school level geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and writing. General office policies and procedures. Customer service principles and etiquette. Introductory knowledge of construction methods. Introductory knowledge of transportation and traffic concepts. Introductory knowledge of stormwater systems and drainage concepts. Introductory knowledge of utilities and their impact on right-of-way infrastructure. Basic permitting processes in Engineering and Planning. Basic County codes and road standards.
ROW Engineering Technician II: Applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances Construction materials, methods, and techniques Transportation analysis, traffic control plans, and the MUTCD Stormwater regulations and design Land surveying and field mapping techniques Public works infrastructure design concepts The permitting process for both Engineering and Planning departments.
ROW Engineering Technician III: Construction inspection, survey calculations and hydraulic calculations. Advanced civil engineering principles and sound engineering judgment. Expert-level knowledge of stormwater engineering, drainage design, and surface-water management. Legal encumbrances related to land entitlement processes. Comprehensive understanding of development regulations and infrastructure standards. Bonding and project surety requirements. Right-of-way vacation processes and legal considerations that pertain to ROW.
ROW Engineering Technician I: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Read, interpret, and apply technical documents, maps, and legal descriptions. Provide effective customer service using tact, discretion, and courtesy. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public. Perform physical fieldwork and work outdoors in varying conditions. Use Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows) proficiently. Use permit-tracking software (e.g., EPL) and plan-review tools (e.g., Bluebeam Revu) with training.
ROW Engineering Technician II: Read, understand, and apply detailed code provisions and road standards to project proposals and permits. Write clear and concise responses to applicants, including imposing permit conditions when required. Coordinate reviews across multiple divisions and agencies. Analyze engineering plans and identify compliance issues or needed corrections. Deal effectively with consulting engineers, contractors, utility companies, and the public. Work independently and help refine departmental procedures. Use permit-tracking (e.g. EPL) and plan-review software proficiently (e.g. Bluebeam Revu).
ROW Engineering Technician III: Apply advanced engineering judgment to complex, sensitive, or high-impact development proposals. Resolve complex engineering problems in stormwater design, transportation impacts, and land development. Lead multi-department project coordination. Mentor lower-level staff. Develop, revise, and document procedures at the program level. Provide authoritative recommendations and defend decisions in formal public settings, e.g. to a Hearing Examiner. Represent the division as a technical expert on complex issues. Analysis and respond to more complex ROW questions such as legal encumbrances related to land entitlement process. Independently investigate code-compliance violations and coordinate responses.
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Responsibilities

Research maps, engineering data, records, legal descriptions, and related documents to support engineering assignments.
Review right of way construction permit applications for impacts related to utilities, traffic, and transportation.
Review plans for building permits, land use permits, and land disturbance permits, including technical reports for environmental assessments, stormwater analysis, and storm system designs.
Attend and participate in meetings, such as pre-application and pre-construction meetings with applicants, citizens, and interested parties to explain requirements, develop transparency and ensure full disclosure of applicable land development activities.
Meet with developers, property owners, engineers, contractors, utility companies, and the public to identify and help resolve construction related problems.
Coordinate and conduct plan review and field inspection of land development and right of way construction to ensure compliance with subdivision, right of way use, drainage regulations, and established construction practices.
Review Transportation Impact Analyses (TIA) and assign development requirements based on traffic study findings and applicable codes and standards.
Review of traffic control plans based on the MUTCD
Serve as liaison between Public Works and Planning staff to provide coordinated development review comments.
Investigate code compliance violations, coordinate responses, and collaborate with Public Works staff and other departments to resolve issues.
Research and process requests for deviations, variances, and right of way vacations.
Review bonding and surety documentation associated with development projects.
Provide testimony and presentations at County Hearing Examiner proceedings and other public meetings when required.
Provide guidance to the Engineering Division to resolve engineering challenges as it pertains to stormwater, transportation, utility, and development issues.
May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.