Engineering Technician / Senior Engineering Technician Job at The City of Sumner
The City is recruiting an Engineering Technician or Senior Engineering Technician depending on qualifications:
Engineering Technician: Must have three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in assisting with the inspection of public works projects or with the drafting of engineering plans and specifications; or, substituting an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology may be substituted for two years of experience.Senior Engineering Technician: Must have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in assisting with the inspection of public works projects or with the drafting of engineering plans and specifications; or an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology may be substituted for two years’ experience.
Hiring range:
Engineering Technician $6,302 - $7,045 per month with growth to $7,448.
Senior Engineering Technician $7,390 - $8,261 per month with growth to $8,734
This is a full-time, Fair Labor Standards Act overtime non-exempt position. The regular work schedule for the Engineering Technician is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Attendance at evening meetings or other off-duty events is not anticipated. The incumbent is not a Civil Service employee. This position is eligible for representation through the International Union of Operating Engineers.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
General Purpose:
The Engineering Technician assists civil engineers in preparing preliminary designs through final plans and estimates; support traffic engineering studies; inspect construction projects for compliance with established standards; review development and right-of-way permit applications for compliance with established codes and standards.
This is the entry level class in the Engineering Technician series. This job class is distinguished from the Senior Engineering Technician by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to the position. Employees at this level receive a greater level of instruction and supervision.
Supervision Received:
Works under the supervision of an Associate City Engineer.
Supervision Responsibilities:
This position will generally not have supervisory responsibilities.
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
General Purpose:
Assist civil engineers in preparing preliminary designs through final plans and estimates; support traffic engineering studies; inspect construction projects for compliance with established standards; review development and right-of-way permit applications for compliance with established codes and standards.
Supervision Received:
Works independently under the general supervision of an Associate City Engineer.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees the work of the Engineering Technician.
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About Sumner:
The City of Sumner's vision is to set the standard of excellence for a progressive small city. Sumner remains a traditional city of just over 10,000 residents with agricultural roots, known for decades as the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World. At the same time, its compact, walkable layout aligns perfectly with progressive planning trends, as its classic Main Street becomes repurposed for boutiques, independent restaurants and daily services such as legal offices, financial advisors and doctors. While Sumner retains historic neighborhoods of Craftsman houses and an active high school right on Main Street, it also offers over 16,000 manufacturing and distribution jobs for companies such as REI, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Amazon.com, and Dillanos Coffee Roasters. With a downtown Sound Transit station with buses and trains, it is well connected to the Puget Sound region while striving to be a full service city with the largest YMCA facility in the state of Washington as well as a link trail system that will connect the Foothills and Interurban trails. Like the community, the city government is large enough to be professional but small enough to be creative. The City has won a variety of awards from the Governor's Smart Planning Award to recognition at the International Association of Chiefs of Police for its groundbreaking police work on victims' assistance. With a strong mayor format, the City has just over 100 employees who operate a cemetery, wastewater treatment facility, accredited police department, animal shelter, parks, full service public works and administration.
About the City of Sumner Public Works Department:
The Sumner Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance, operations, and capital improvement projects for the City of Sumner facilities, rights-of-way, and water, sewer and stormwater utilities. Through the hard work and efforts of over 40 FTE’s, the Department simultaneously manages tens of millions of dollars of capital projects; 120 lane-miles of roadways and adjoining sidewalks, hundreds of miles of wet utilities, well and spring water sources, over 50 stormwater outfalls; and operates the City’s 6.1 MGD (Maximum Month Design Flow) Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Check out all of the exciting projects that Public Works and other departments are working on by visiting: https://connects.sumnerwa.gov/
The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a supervisor. While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty with advanced proficiency.
Primary responsibilities for the Engineering Technician include:
- Prepares basic engineering drawings and specifications for various engineering and planning projects such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains and streets for review by an engineer or project manager;
- Reviews basic projects as they relate to the City's Public Works Department, assessing the potential impact that various construction activities will have upon City utilities;
- Prepares daily inspection reports documenting progress of work, equipment, and labor used on site, hours of operation, and other data.
- Photographs and logs project development;
- Estimates and computes force account sheets for review by an engineer or project manager;
- Coordinates with project managers, consultants, contractors, and other agencies on rudimentary design development, construction administration, and annual funding programs;
- Reviews simple contractors’ submittals for public projects;
- Conduct basic topographic field surveys and data collection;
- Completes infrastructure condition field assessments and compiles and analyzes collected data;
- Schedules jobs, assigns tasks and coordinates each required operation ensuring safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion of projects or assignments with relative independence;
- Reviews basic street permit applications to determine size and scope of proposed job and how much time will be charged to each permit;
- Inspects contractor's work to ensure compliance with specifications;
- Investigates construction issues that arise in the and recommends solutions;
- Conducts basic field tests to determine if proper materials are used;
- Inspect grease traps, grease interceptors and inspect oil water separators throughout the city;
- Maintain city records and databases of inspections and customer maintenance records;
- Perform and/or oversee sampling and sampling records of commercial and industrial users;
- Operates and maintains sampling equipment (samplers, flow meters, computers, etc)
- Reviews and responds to complaints from the public;
- Other duties as assigned.
Primary responsibilities for the Senior Engineering Technician include:
- Prepares complex engineering drawings and specifications for various engineering and planning projects such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains and streets for review by the engineer or project manager;
- Reviews complex projects as they relate to the City's Public Works Department assessing the potential impact that various construction activities will have upon City utilities;
- Prepares daily inspection reports documenting progress of work, equipment, and labor used on site, hours of operation, and other data;
- Photographs and logs project development;
- Estimates and computes force account sheets for review by an engineer or project manager;
- Coordinates with project managers, consultants, contractors, and other agencies on significant and complex design development, construction administration, and annual funding programs;
- Reviews simple and complex contractors’ submittals for public projects;
- Conducts basic to advanced topographic field surveys and data collection;
- Completes advanced infrastructure condition field assessments and compiles and analyzes collected data;
- Schedules jobs, assigns tasks and coordinates each required operation ensuring safety, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and timely completion of projects or assignments, with appropriate oversight;
- Reviews basic and complex street permit applications to determine size and scope of proposed job and how much time will be charged to each permit;
- Inspects contractor's work to ensure compliance with specifications;
- Investigates construction issues that arise in the field and recommends solutions;
- Conducts basic and advanced field tests to determine if proper materials are used;
- Inspect grease traps, grease interceptors and inspect oil water separators throughout the city;
- Maintain city records and databases of inspections and customer maintenance records;
- Perform and/or oversee sampling and sampling records of commercial and industrial users;
- Operates and maintains sampling equipment (samplers, flow meters, computers, etc)
- Reviews and responds to complaints from the public;
- Other duties as assigned.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN:
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. Three years of progressively responsible experience in assisting with the inspection of public works projects or with the drafting of engineering plans and specifications; or, substituting an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology may be substituted for two years of experience.
Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering;
- Computerized spreadsheet and word processing applications and basic level computer aided drafting equipment and software;
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local standards and procedures;
- Knowledge of standard construction practices and methods related to public works projects;
- Terminology, methods, practices and techniques of engineering drafting as required by the position;
- Modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and inspection of public works projects;
- ADA accessibility Standards;
- Basic surveying principals and concepts;
- Plan examination and review procedures;
- Business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
- Safety laws and regulations;
- Computer software including MS products and CAD.
Ability to:
- Operate surveying instruments and methods;
- Conduct engineering drafting in a neat and accurate manner;
- Read and interpret engineering plans and understand specifications;
- Uniformly and accurately inspect construction projects to determine compliance with city ordinances and policies;
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
- Adapt to technological advancements in programs or devices related to inspection services;
- Present technical material in a clear and concise manner to various groups;
- Use of interpersonal skills with tact, patience and courtesy;
- Prioritize and schedule work;
- Operate with average proficiency software and computer programs used by the City;
- Meet schedules and timelines;
- Perform field inspections on projects under construction or alteration;
- Assure compliance with City ordinances with consistency and impartiality;
- Prepare clear and concise correspondence and written materials;
- Provide excellent customer service by using a friendly, professional, and accurate and customer orientated approach to a wide variety of customers, including contractors, architects, business owners, government officials, general public and other staff. This would include in-person, written and oral communications;
- Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Write and / or interpret legal descriptions and plats;
- Review residential plans for proper utility hook-ups charges, utility locations, and improvements that may be required (i.e. curb, gutters and sidewalks);
- Develop local improvements assessment tolls, maps, legal descriptions or ordinances regarding assessment boundaries, zoning changes, vacations, deeds and easements;
- Maintain reliable attendance;
- Operate a motor vehicle;
- Contribute to achieving the Department mission;
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN:
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. Five years of progressively responsible experience in assisting with the inspection of public works projects or with the drafting of engineering plans and specifications; or an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology may be substituted for two years’ experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering.
- Computerized spreadsheet and word processing applications and computer aided drafting equipment and software;
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local standards and procedures;
- Knowledge of standard to advanced construction practices and methods related to public works projects;
- Terminology, methods, practices and techniques of engineering drafting as required by the position;
- Modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and inspection of public works projects;
- ADA accessibility Standards;
- Basic to advanced surveying principals and concepts;
- Advanced plan examination and review procedures;
- Business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Safety laws and regulations;
- Computer software including MS products and CADD.
Ability to:
- Operate surveying instruments and methods as required by the position;
- Conduct engineering drafting in a neat and accurate manner as required by the position;
- Read and interpret advanced engineering plans and understand specifications as required by the position;
- Uniformly and accurately inspect complex construction projects to determine compliance with city ordinances and policies;
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
- Adapt to technological advancements in programs or devices related to inspection services;
- Present technical material in a clear and concise manner to various groups;
- Use of interpersonal skills with tact, patience and courtesy;
- Prioritize and schedule work;
- Operate with average proficiency word processing software used by the City;
- Meet schedules and timelines;
- Perform field inspections on projects under construction or alteration;
- Assure compliance with City ordinances with consistency and impartiality;
- Prepare clear and concise correspondence and written materials;
- Provide excellent customer service by using a friendly, professional, and accurate and customer orientated approach to a wide variety of customers, including contractors, architects, business owners, government officials, general public and other staff. This would include in-person, written and oral communications;
- Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Write and / or interpret legal descriptions / plats;
- Review residential plans for proper utility hook-ups charges, utility locations, and improvements that may be requires (i.e. curb, gutters and sidewalks);
- Develop local improvements assessment tolls, maps, legal descriptions or ordinances regarding assessment boundaries, zoning changes, vacations, deeds and easements.
- Maintain reliable attendance.
- Operate a motor vehicle.
- Contribute to achieving the Department mission;
Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, mobility, fingering, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing, walking, climbing, and crawling. Medium work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Description of Work Environment:
While performing duties of this job, the employee works primarily in both an office and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near vehicular traffic, moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibrations.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interviews and reference checks; job related testing may be required.
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Prior Employment Verification: confirms applicant's employment with the listed companies, including dates of employment, position held and additional information available pertaining to performance rating, reason for departure and eligibility for rehire. This verification will be run on the past three employers or the previous five years, whichever comes first.
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Personal and Professional References: calls will be placed to individuals listed as references by the applicant.
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Employment Eligibility Verification: Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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Educational Verification: confirms the applicant's claimed educational institution, including the years attended and the degree/diploma received.
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Criminal History: includes review of criminal convictions and probation. The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminal history:
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The nature of the crime and its relationship to the position.
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The time since the conviction.
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The number (if more than one) of convictions.
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Whether hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.
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Motor Vehicle Records: provides a report on an individual's driving history in the state requested. This search will be run when driving is an essential requirement of the position.
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Credit History: confirms candidate's credit history. This search will be run for positions that involve management of City of Sumner funds and/or handling of cash or credit cards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Free Workplace
The City of Sumner is a drug free workplace. The City is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, free from employees whose job performance may be impaired by the use of prescription, nonprescription, over-the-counter drugs, illegal controlled substances, marijuana and alcohol.
General Hiring Process Information
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Submitting a cover letter and resume is not required but is recommended.
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Applicants must provide professional references with accurate phone numbers and email addresses. References will only be contacted for applicants who progress past the interview process.
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If multiple applications are received for the same candidate, only the most recently submitted, complete application will be considered.
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Applications received by the review date will be screened for minimum qualifications and then submitted to a Subject Matter Expert to select which candidates will be invited to interview. Personally identifiable information is removed from the applications during the screening process.
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Applicants who are invited to interview will receive notification by email and will be provided at least one weeks' notice prior to the scheduled interview date.
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Applicants who are not invited to interview will be notified by email.
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Due to COVID-19, interviews may be held through an online meeting platform such as Zoom or GoToMeeting.
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Applicants who pass the interview process may be invited back for a second interview with the department leads or for a walking interview through the department.
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Applicants who did not pass the interview will be notified by email.
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