Public Works Transportation Engineering Technician, Ass't

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Mar 17, 2021
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary 

Performs a variety of engineering support tasks in either a field or office setting.  Assists engineers or higher level technicians in surveying activities, traffic counts, transportation field work, inspection of public works construction projects, water quality projects, or other tasks.  Office duties emphasize data gathering and analysis and administrative activities.  Field duties include manual tasks in surveying and routine construction inspection activities. 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
 

High school graduation and one year of vocational training in semi-professional civil engineering activities or a closely related field.  Positions at this level require 1-2 years of technical training in civil engineering or administrative support experience in a civil engineering organization. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge of: Construction standards, surveying, mathematics (algebra, trigonometry) necessary.

Ability to: Interpret construction plans and specifications, survey notes and stakes, interact with the public and/or contractors.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Read and interpret plans and specifications to ensure that projects are built to contract standards

Maintain a daily diary of project progress for County records.

Measures quantities of material for project manager to determine the proper monthly payment to be made to the contractor.

Inspects materials used on the job site to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

Updates project plans (as builts) after completion of project

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.204 ($23.71 - $30.24) per hour

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Local 17 Engineers.204 ($23.71 - $30.24) per hour