Engineering Technician 3

Job Summary WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by PROTEC17 bargaining unit applying 6.08.2026-6.22.2026. This position performs skilled engineering technical support work performing surveying, construction inspection, drafting and design, landfill closure facilities operation, wastewater operations, environmental permitting, water resources or related technical engineering assignments. The position allocated to this class is the third level in the three level engineering technician series. This class is distinguished from the class of Engineering Technician 2 in that incumbents are designated lead workers and take responsibility for completing projects, assigning jobs, tasks and monitoring work flow. Work includes jobs in the areas of design, survey, project and plat inspection, material inspection, pavement management, traffic and road improvement district administration, wastewater operations, landfill closure facilities operation, environmental permitting and water resources. This class differs from Senior Technicians by the lack of performance appraisals given and disciplinary actions conducted and the lack of interaction with higher level management on policies and procedures. Working titles include: Chief Bridge Design Technician, Chief Design Technician, Chief Construction Inspector, Chief Materials Inspector, Chief R.I.D. Technician, Chief Survey Technician, Customer Service Representative, Pavement Management Technician, Document Technician, Wastewater Operations Technician, Senior Environmental Technician, Lean Environment Permit Technician, Lead Water Resources Technician, Lead Environmental Permit Coordinator, Lead Right of Way Permit Technician. Chief Bridge Design Technician Prepares applications for environmental permits, leads the design and drafting of roadways associated with bridge projects, including guardrail, barriers and drainage facilities. Assists engineers with the design of structures. Leads the drafting of complex bridge projects. Works from sketches to perform layout and detailing of structural components, prepares specifications and writes special provisions. Computes quantities and estimates, researches public records for field survey use. Makes design reviews of projects in the field. Uses calculators and EDP equipment in design computations. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Chief Design Technician Leads the drafting and design of less complex public works projects; assists project supervisors with drafting and design of complex public works projects; lays out structural components from sketches; writes specifications, special provisions, computes quantities and estimates; researches public records for field survey use. Makes design reviews of projects in the field. Uses calculators and EDP equipment in design computations. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Chief Construction Inspector Leads other workers with responsibility for quality control of the assigned project area. Makes accurate tests and visual inspections of workmanship and materials to determine the contractor's compliance with specifications and plans; initiates and directs corrective action when necessary. Maintains proper field notes and diaries and submits timely reports. Computes quantities and work progress to determine material yields. Directs other inspectors; reviews their field notes, diaries and reports, trains, assists and advises them in their work. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Chief Materials Inspector Ensures quality control of materials on assigned projects. Takes samples, tests and analyzes materials in accordance with approved procedures, records results and submits samples; inspects contractors' crushing, asphalt plants and equipment for conformance with contract specifications; inspects, adjusts and calibrates county testing and analyzing equipment; measures inventories of stockpiled aggregates. Monitors construction in progress to ensure representative samples are obtained to represent the quantities of materials involved. May provide training and assistance to Material Inspectors so as to provide accurate and consistent results. Acts as Chief Construction Inspector on crushing and stockpiling contracts and bituminous surfacing treatment projects; documents all testing and results as required. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Chief R.I.D. Technician Ensures the orderly processing of R.I.D.'s. Answers public inquiries concerning road improvements and advises and assists on procedures; attends public meetings to advise on costs, scheduling, construction type, administrative procedures; accurately completes and submits official documents and forms. Works with designers and construction personnel and verifies final construction quantities; coordinates overall process with organization and departments, both public and private. Assists other Engineering Technicians in coding parcels, making computations and coding assessment areas; may check and verify work. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Chief Survey Technician Responsible for the operation and maintenance of survey instruments. Makes preliminary and construction surveys using approved standard methods. Computes preliminary and construction related data. Records information precisely on field notes in conformance with prescribed standards. Uses EDP equipment and calculators for on-site field computations. Provides assistance and training to other workers in the proper operation of equipment, survey procedures, and survey data collection. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Customer Service Representative Ensures the timely response to a wide variety of customer requests for information and customer complaints. Answers public inquiries concerning sewer improvements and advises and instructs on sewer installation procedures. Provides business analysis guidance for software, workflows and timelines to ensure good customer service for inquiries, plan review, etc. Attends public meetings to advise on sewer program project costs, scheduling, construction processes and administrative procedures. Accurately completes and submits forms for the documentation of customer service actions taken, and resolution of complaints. Works with designers and construction personnel to verify/track the availability of new portions of the sewer system for connection. Calculates cost to connect to the sewer and writes connection charge agreements. Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies, both public and private, in matters related to customer service. Guides existing and new sewer customers through various sewer planning and permitting processes. Reviews sewer connection permit applications to determine conditions for permit issuance and completes sewer availability forms. Coordinates permitting procedures with Division of Building and Code Enforcement. Reconciles inspection schedule problems with sewer contractors. Tracks non‑compliance issues with regard to sewer service installers. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Pavement Management Technician Maintains the pavement management database; and trains personnel in the collection of pavement condition data. Performs nondestructive testing; analyzes data collected from the field; and performs pavement thickness design. Produces pavement related draft sketches from designer sketches and engineering drawings using AutoCAD; performs design reviews and measurements and provides drafting, design, and technical support for various other sections in the Public Works Department. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Document Technician Compiles records for the documentation of road construction projects. Works with Road Construction Inspectors and contractors, offering guidance related to proper contract documentation. Checks inspector's records for completeness and accuracy. Directs clerical personnel in preparation of the documentation reports for construction projects, as a lead worker. Prepares progress and final estimates for payment to contractors; compiles bid tabulations; prepares final records after completion of construction; and uses E.D.P equipment. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Wastewater Operations Technician Operates a GIS based work order management system. Creates and processes various types of work orders for all aspects of the County’s wastewater collection system. Creates reports of sewer line conditions and coordinates with others for resolution of reported observations. Creates GIS based collection system maps. Edits tables within GIS and coordinates changes with other GIS personnel. Maintains project drawings and researches information and maintains databases for inventory, warranties, records, and schedules. Provides statistical reports, from database information, to management. Researches and orders materials for repair and maintenance of the wastewater system. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Senior Environmental Technician Oversees and operates landfill closure facilities, e.g., groundwater treatment plant, landfill gas extraction system, landfill leachate collection and discharge systems. Compiles and evaluates data used to determine a facility’s operational efficiency and functionality. Diagnoses problems associated with facility operation, and formulates and implements a resolution in compliance with project goals and requirements. Responds to facility alarms. Oversees and performs the training and sampling protocol of environmental technicians. Operates a groundwater treatment plant. Performs diagnoses and repairs on various electrical equipment, incl. motor controls, plumbing, pumps, PLC, PCPs for leachate/groundwater collection/discharge and gas treatment systems. Performs routine maintenance on landfill gas systems, leachate/condensate collection and conveyance systems, landfill cover maintenance, treatment plant components and associated extraction wells. Designs, builds, and maintains gas treatment and collection system upgrades. Maintains landfill cover systems. Plans and implements settlement and erosion prevention and repair strategies for landfill cover systems. Writes technical specifications and manages contractors for specialized repairs, noxious weed control, remediation technologies and well drilling. Responds to all landfill emergencies and alarm systems. Performs groundwater sampling and testing at numerous wells associated with Spokane County superfund sites. Performs landfill gas testing at Spokane County landfills. Performs and oversees computer data entry to record groundwater and landfill gas monitoring information. Operates various types of water testing equipment. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots well monitoring equipment. Coordinates with contract labs. Reviews laboratory reports to validate sample information. Oversees and evaluates environmental technicians. Assists in hiring new employees. Communicates with property owners and the public. Oversees work completed by Engineering Technicians 1 and 2. Compiles records for documentation of various superfund projects. Performs tasks directed by the Solid Waste Administrator or Project Manager. Performs work in adverse weather, may travel for training. Utilizes resources, leads projects, and communicates with internal staff and external groups. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Lead Environmental Permit Coordinator Prepares applications and documentation for environmental permits required for County road, bridge and maintenance projects. Coordinates with agencies and conducts field inspections to determine environmental impacts and ensure compliance during construction. Reviews and coordinates preparation of Habitat Management plans and wetland mitigation plans by consultants. Performs wetland and riparian mitigation monitoring and submits reports to regulatory agencies. Reviews and processes project applications for compliance with Flood Ordinance and State Environmental Policy Act. Performs site visits and issues permits with appropriate conditions. Responds to public inquiries and maintains permit files and databases. Assists with other environmental programs, including hydraulic project field investigations. Supervises training of Engineering Technician 1-2 employees. Coordinates with engineering staff and management. Writes procedures for floodplain permitting. Researches new environmental regulations and updates procedures. Performs other duties as required/assigned. Lead Right of Way Permit Technician Reviews building permits for compliance with County Road standards, storm water guidelines, flood plain and wetlands ordinances, and County Engineer policies. Prepares, approves, and issues street obstruction permits. Prepares, approves, and issues approach permits. Provides right of way and road standard information to the public, agencies, utilities and land developers. Trains staff in permitting procedures. Prepares and monitors financial documents including bonds and insurance. Answers public inquiries about road work and permits. Directs Engineering Technicians performing inspections. Offers guidance on permitting procedures. Compiles records for documentation. Coordinates permitting procedures with Division of Building and Planning. Maintains permit files. Responds to public records requests. Coordinates with engineering staff, management, agencies and organizations. Performs other duties as required/assigned. Education and Experience Requirements Associate’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college. Four (4) years of related field or office experience in civil engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the design, inspection or construction related fields, including experience in at least two of the following areas: Materials Lab, Surveying, Construction Inspection, and Engineering Design. OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the job. Possession of a valid Washington Driver’s License at time of hire and for the duration of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of construction and design principles and procedures, drafting and construction of transportation structures, road and street engineering, surveying principles, sewer system engineering, mathematics, computer-aided design and drafting software, and effective communication. Skilled in performing all work required of employees at or below the level of an Engineering Technician 2, and competent in majority of tasks in other areas within the lower Engineering Technician classifications. Able to examine construction plans, apply established standards, handle multiple projects, work independently, use sound judgment, lead and train others, and communicate effectively with the public and contractors. Working Conditions Work environment is primarily inside; noise and temperature levels are moderate. Work is also performed outdoors. Occasional travel within the county exposes employees to weather extremes and hazards on public roads. Employees may be required to perform incidental duties not explicitly described herein. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Total Compensation 80,191 - 111,688 Annually (estimate based on base compensation, retirement contributions and benefit rates). #J-18808-Ljbffr Spokane County