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    Engineering Technician 1 - Salem, United States - Marion County, OR

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    Description
    Salary: $ $30.60 Hourly

    Location : Salem, OR

    Job Type: Full-time Temporary

    Job Number: T

    Department: Public Works

    Opening Date: 05/17/2024

    Closing Date: 5/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Bargaining Unit: 06

    This recruitment will be utilized to fill up to ten (10) seasonal summer temporary positions in three (3) specialties.

    Current Marion County regular part-time and full-time employees can only hold one Marion County position at a time. If you are currently a Marion County Employee, who applies and is hired for this recruitment, you will be required to resign from your current position.

    The successful candidates for these temporary assignments must be self-starters capable of managing their time and workload on a daily basis under the supervision of the Engineering Division Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Land Development Engineering and Permits (LDEP) Supervisor, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, or higher-level technician.

    GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
    Performs civil engineering technician work in analysis, location, design, construction and inspection, or operation of engineering projects or survey work; performs related work as required.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED
    Works under the direct supervision of an engineer, project manager or lead responsibility of an engineering technician of higher grade, who makes assignments and reviews work performance.

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED
    Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class; however, may be assigned lead worker responsibility, overseeing and directing the work of temporary employees.

    Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

    Inspection Specialty
    • Assist in the inspection of roadway surfacing and grading work under the direction of an Engineering Technician of higher grade for adherence to standards and specifications.
    • Assist in the inspection of urban widening projects and bridges and other structures under construction.
    • Collect field tickets and other data, measure construction quantities, and prepare pay notes, daily reports, and other required documentation.
    • Monitor overall quality control activities on assigned projects.
    • Perform various office and field functions, such as maintaining and updating maps and databases.
    • Assist with contract document preparation and cost estimates, make field observations and measurements, and conduct various engineering studies and written reports.
    • Communicate effectively with contractors, property owners, co-workers, and the general public.
    Traffic/Asset Management Specialty
    • Uses and maintains the permit system and associated databases.
    • Assists in office and field studies of traffic volume, vehicle usage, and traffic distribution; sets up and monitors traffic counters; takes manual traffic and turning movement counts; provides traffic volume and miscellaneous traffic data to the public upon request.
    • Collects and files accident reports; compiles and summarizes accident data and maintains the associated databases.
    • Investigates miscellaneous safety complaints, sign requests, etc.; measures sight distances; provides miscellaneous graphics and mapping support, and files and organizes miscellaneous traffic engineering work.
    • Performs a variety of office tasks including issuing permits, researching records for property and right-of-way information, compiling, and reviewing accident histories, providing information to the public, miscellaneous hand and computer drafting, and filing and organizing traffic engineering work.
    • Collect asset data throughout the county. Data collected may include, but is not limited to, sign, utility, signal, or other infrastructure data.
    • Use GIS applications to map collected data.
    • Perform various office and field functions, such as maintaining and updating maps and databases.
    • Introduction to operations of County Government with the opportunity to shadow various professions.
    Land Use Specialty
    • Inspect driveway locations for compliance with County Standards.
    • Assists in entering right-of-way permit applications into permitting database and evaluates proposed work for compliance with County Engineering Standards and construction standards.
    • Inspects field work done by others under the permits; maintains accurate permit files and databases.
    • Interpret as-built engineering plans; modify GIS features to include newly constructed infrastructure.
    • Evaluation of historical records and updating of permit database for accuracy.
    • Functions as a project coordinator for less complex projects in various stages of development in support of Senior Tech or project engineer and the section supervisor.
    Requirements for the Position

    EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
    1. Two years of college coursework in civil engineering or civil engineering technology; OR
    2. Two years of varied technical experience in the field of engineering, surveying, drafting, construction, or traffic engineering operations; OR
    3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
    NOTE: Applicants may be required to pass a practical examination to assess certain skill levels required by a particular position.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:
    • The finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
    • This assignment is represented by a union.
    • This is a full-time temporary position, which is eligible for overtime.
    • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    Knowledge of geometry, algebra and elementary trigonometry; basic engineering practices and procedures; drafting, CAD, and plan/map reading.

    Skills and ability to use of field and office engineering instruments, especially computers; making drafts, sketches or tracings of maps and plans; make accurate computations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; follow written and oral instructions accurately.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    Drives a motor vehicle and maintains an acceptable driving history; sees using depth perception; may work in moving traffic and judge vehicle speeds; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs 1 flight of stairs; reaches overhead; lifts up to 50 lbs.; pushes, pulls and carries up to 50 lbs. for up to 10 ft.; moves carts weighing up to 100 lbs.; operates a keyboard; rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; hears a normal and whispered speech level; works safely around traffic and in construction zones; exposure to all weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, dust, and smoke; exposure to vibration and noise; traverses wet and uneven areas; works predominantly indoors, but at times will be working outdoors year round, exposed to Oregon Willamette Valley weather. Working alongside roadways, among moving traffic, dealing with potentially angry or uncooperative people, around construction equipment and crews, entering private property to contact citizens, working independently in the field.

    PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
    Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

    VETERANS' PREFERENCE
    Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS , , and and OAR and Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
    • One of the following:
      • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
      • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
      • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
    • In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
      • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
      • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
    You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

    Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

    Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

    Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

    Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

    01

    To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    What is the highest level of education you have successfully completed?
    • GED
    • High school
    • At least 1 year of college (31 semester or 45 quarter credits)
    • Associate degree (62 semester or 90 quarter credits)
    • At least 3 years of college (93 semester or 135 quarter credits)
    • Bachelor's degree (124 semester or 180 quarter credits)
    • Master's degree (155 semester or 225 quarter credits)
    • Doctorate degree (186 semester or 270 quarter credits)
    • None of the above
    03

    Indicate area of study for college education.
    • Civil Engineering
    • Civil Engineering Technology
    • An area of study related to Civil Engineering
    • Other
    • None of the above
    04

    Please specify your area of study if not listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Education listed in this answer must be supported by the education section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

    05

    Indicate how many years of full-time, technical work experience you have in the field of civil engineering, surveying, drafting, construction, or traffic engineering operations. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year to less than 2 years
    • 2 years to less than 3 years
    • 3 years to less than 4 years
    • 4 years to less than 5 years
    • 5 years or more
    • None of the above
    06

    Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

    07

    What area would you accept a position with (check all that apply)
    • Inspection
    • Traffic
    • Land Use
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