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In order to be considered for this position you must apply at: to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bentonwa?sort=PostingDate%7CAscending&page=2 Summary Depending on the applicants qualifications and experience, an Engineering Technician level I, II, or III may be hired. Engineering Tech I Assists in a variety of entry to mid-level technical duties including permit compliance, drafting, field surveying, construction inspection, records maintenance, and other technical engineering support. Engineering Tech II Assists the engineering staff in a variety of mid-level technical engineering duties including drafting, field surveying, construction inspection, records maintenance, and other technical engineering support. Engineering Tech III Performs advanced technical engineering duties requiring a broad knowledge of a functional area of engineering such as field construction inspection, surveying, or drafting. Provides lead direction to technical field or office staff. Example of Duties Assists with drafting of road construction plans and features. Develops and updates various road plans and maps as necessary. Assists with field inspections to monitor road conditions, bridges, road construction projects, and material used in road construction and repair. Collects samples and assists with material testing in permanent and portable labs. Operates equipment relating to drafting, surveying, field inspection and materials testing. Performs quality control review of construction documents. Accepts and reviews permits for private development activity on public right of way including road approaches, utility crossings and right of way encroachments. Assists with review and processing of land development applications including preliminary plats, final plats, short plats, boundary adjustments and subdivision construction drawings. Performs moderately complex mathematical, engineering and survey calculations. Collects construction submittals and assists with maintaining submittal log. Assists with preparation of design and construction logs and reports. Reviews traffic control plans and monitors traffic control operations. Makes recommendations for adjustments to plans as necessary based on observations. Maintains computerized and manual records, logs, and maps relating to assigned duties. Performs a variety of related office and field tasks to gather, analyze, and record data and otherwise assist in the conduct of engineering construction projects. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Engineering Tech I Ongoing vocational or college coursework in Civil Engineering or related field and 1 year or less experience in drafting, surveying, or inspection activity; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job. Engineering Tech II Two years vocational or college coursework in Civil Engineering or related field and three years' experience in drafting, surveying, or inspection activity; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job. Engineering Tech III Two years vocational or college coursework in Civil Engineering or related field and five years progressively responsible experience in surveying or inspection activity; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job. May be require to be licensed for nuclear densometor operation. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington State Driver's License. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering and road construction. Knowledge of drafting practices as related to road construction and public works projects. Knowledge of drafting practices as related to road construction and public works projects. Ability to take accurate measurements and use basic mathematics to accomplish assigned duties. Ability to perform construction inspection, surveying, drafting, materials testing and other technical engineering assignments. Ability to interpret and communicate engineering plans and specifications. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors and the general public. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $4,017.00 to $4,979.00 /hour Work Location: One location Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Schedule: Monday to Friday

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