Yakima County - Engineering Technician I – Survey Crew

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Yakima County Engineering Technician I - Survey Crew

https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs. ... an-I_R2394
locations: Yakima County Roads – Construction Division

time type: Full time

End Date: November 23, 2024

job requisition id: R2394

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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:
• Integrity
• Common Sense
• Innovation
• Accountability

Position Data: Engineering Technician I-J23-U14-H

Regular: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview: Pay Range: $23.52 - $29.83 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Engineering Pay Plan, ENG22 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $23.52 - $24.96 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Engineering Pay Plan, ENG22 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: November 22, 2024

There is one Engineering Technician I opening with the Yakima County Roads Department - Survey/Construction Division. This position responsible for performing advanced technical and physical field survey tasks as directed by the Survey Crew Party Chief.

Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Unit Position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Essential Duties:
Applies technical surveying knowledge and techniques in collection of field survey and topographic data, operating survey instruments such as theodolites, levels, electronic distance measuring devices, level rods, back sights, survey chains and GPS receivers.
Operates survey instruments for construction staking on various road, bridge and other construction projects.
Performs field calculations of vertical and horizontal data. Records data into field books and staking sheets. Downloads data collectors into office computer and process line work to check data collected.
Verifies that the appropriate instruments, tools, and supplies are available and in sufficient quantities for the task involved.
Other duties as assigned
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Education & Experience:
High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) AND two (2) years of related experience performing road construction/maintenance or completion of engineering course work or the equivalent education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Required:
• valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested; and,
• successful completion of a general employment verification.

Preferred:
• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field.

Equipment Used: computer, calculator, theodolite, level, level rod, survey chain, GPS receiver, electronic data collector, sledge hammer to drive hubs and stakes, cell phone, copier, and a vehicle.

Working Conditions: This position is rates as Heavy Work: Exerting up to or in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed out in the field.

Environment: excessive noise, exposure to weather, extreme temperatures, moving/mechanical parts, travel, multiple work locations, field work, and working traffic.

Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, couching, kneeling, hearing, talking, visual acuity, and, repetitive motions.

Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction. and ability to follow verbal instruction.

Knowledge:
• mathematical computations;
• materials used in engineering projects;
• road design principles and standards;
• Survey Theory and principles;
• customer service techniques; and,
• operation and maintenance procedures for equipment used.

Skills (and abilities):
• basic drafting layout;
• reading maps/Reading engineering plans and interpreting engineering drawings;
• applying surveying techniques and practices;
• communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; and,
• using computers and engineering software applications

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

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In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.

For additional inquiries contact:
Todd Mouritsen (509) 574-2348
todd.mouritsen@co.yakima.wa.us