Engineering Technician III (Design)

Company:  City of Richland
Location: Richland
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $34.47 - $48.25 Hourly
Location : City Hall: 625 Swift Blvd - Richland, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Job Number: 2022-00180
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works Admin & Engineer
Opening Date: 07/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
The City of Richland Public Works Department is looking for a well-qualified Engineering Technician III to join our Design Group:
Target Hiring Range: $34.47 - $41.36 Hourly (DOQ)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs intermediate technical work in the fields of roadway and utility design engineering, utility locating, or construction inspection, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the division/department manager (supervisor).
Design Group: Performs office engineering and design related work on Public Works projects including AutoCAD / Civil 3D design work.
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
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Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration in position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree in engineering technology, CADD or related field and five (5) years experience in civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, construction inspection, or utility projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Recent civil design experience using Civil3d to produce utility and roadway construction plans consistent with City standards and best engineering practices.
Supplemental Information
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
  • Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
  • City-paid dental and vision plans
  • City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
  • City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
    • Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
    • Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
    • Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
  • Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
  • City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Performance Assessment System
  • Regular Full-time (30 to 34/hr week) Employee Benefits
    • Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
      • City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
    • Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Holiday Leave
    • 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
    • Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
    • Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
    • Annual Performance Assessment System
    Regular Part-Time (20 to 29/hr week) Employee Benefits
    • Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Holiday Leave
    • 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
    • Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
    • Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
    • Annual Performance Assessment System
    Limited Term, Temporary & Provisional Employee Benefits (Full-time) -
    Must meet eligibility requirements
    • Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)

    Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
    Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
    Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
    0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
    6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
    10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
    16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
    Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
    01
    The target hiring range for this position is $34.47 to $41.36 per hour based on qualifications. If selected, will you be able to accept an offer within this specified range?
    • Yes
    • No

    02
    Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No

    03
    Which best describes your highest level of education?
    • I do not have a High School Diploma or GED.
    • High School Diploma/GED
    • College-level course work in electrical engineering, engineering technology, science, or closely related field. (no degree)
    • Associate's degree (trade school equivalent) in electrical engineering, engineering technology, science, or closely related field.
    • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, science, or closely related field.
    • Master's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, science, or closely related field.

    04
    Please list your degree and major. If college-level course work, but no degree, list relevant coursework to the position. Write N/A if not applicable.
    05
    Which best describes your experience in design or drafting?
    • I have no experience.
    • I have less than five (5) years of experience.
    • I have more than five (5) years of experience.

    06
    Which best describes your experience with CADD?
    • I have no experience with CADD.
    • I have less than one (1) year of experience.
    • I have at least one (1) but less than three (3) years of experience with CADD.
    • I have more than three (3) years of experience with CADD.

    07
    Please describe your specific experience in design and drafting using AutoCAD. Include where this experience is from (employer) and dates performing this work (to/from). If no experience, put N/A.
    08
    Please describe your specific experience in design and drafting using Civil 3d. Include where this experience is from (employer) and dates performing this work (to/from). If no experience, put N/A.
    09
    How many years of customer service experience do you have working directly with the public?
    • I do not have any experience in customer service working directly with the public.
    • I have less than one (1) year of experience working in customer service directly with the public.
    • I have at least one (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience working in customer service directly with the public.
    • I have more than three (3) years of experience working in customer service directly with the public.

    10
    Which best describes your experience providing technical information, explaining policies and procedures to the public, in person, on the phone, and in writing?
    • I have no experience providing technical information, explaining policies and procedures to the public, in person, on the phone, and in writing.
    • I have less than one (1) year of experience providing technical information, explaining policies and procedures to the public, in person, on the phone, and in writing.
    • I have at least one (1) but less than three (3) years of experience providing technical information, explaining policies and procedures to the public, in person, on the phone, and in writing.
    • I have at least three (3) but less than five (5) years of experience providing technical information, explaining policies and procedures to the public, in person, on the phone, and in writing.
    • I have five (5) or more years of experience providing technical information, explaining policies and procedures to the public, in person, on the phone, and in writing.

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