Engineering Technician 3

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Why it's a great opportunity: In this role as an Engineering Technician 3 with the Construction Engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that County road projects are inspected and built to meet requirements as specified in the plans and specifications.

You will work with Contractors and the Construction Inspection Supervisor to provide project guidance, material inspection and testing, documentation for measurement, and payment.

You and your team will ensure that the County’s roadway projects are done correctly per the plans and specifications.

Here is a link to several of the County’s road projects: Construction Projects | Pierce County, WA - Official Website

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies.

PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community.

The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from having the skills and knowledge of WSDOT Standard Specifications and Pierce County Standards with the ability to apply those documents to project inspection.

Your ability to communicate well both in person and in writing, understanding construction sequencing, and ability to explain details related to contract specifications, materials, and standards to the contractor will be essential.

Your focus on the mission, details, positive attitude, and strong ability to communicate transparently and concisely will further ensure your success.

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Inputs engineering calculations and information into calculators and computer systems utilizing coordinate geometry and computer aided drafting programs to produce project documents for records and payments.
• Writes technical reports, or letters to support an engineering task or job function, records information for future use in an engineering function or job.
• Provides technical information and explains policies and procedures to the public, other staff or groups in person, on the telephone or in writing.
• Performs engineering calculations and drafting, prepares "as built" drawings for approval.
• Conducts on-site inspections or performs the inspection of materials and projects for contract compliance; prepares inspection reports for routine projects.
• Reviews routine plans, specifications or engineering reports for conformance to pre-established Pierce County standards.
• Prepares preliminary estimates of materials, quantities, and costs for construction and maintenance projects.
• Develops and maintains project files and other records.
• Prepares and checks the preparation of monthly cost and progress estimates, other engineering data, and final reports upon the completion of projects; maintains construction diary.
• Interprets plans and specifications to ensure compliance with project documents as inspector-in-charge of routine engineering projects.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Additional experience may substitute for the required education.
• Two years of college or post-high school technical training AND
• Two or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required of the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Traffic flagger training
• CESCL certification
• WSDOT Construction Inspector Training

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?