Engineering Tech III (Design)

Job Posting : Engineering Technician III

The City of Richland Public Works Department is looking for two well-qualified Engineering Technician III's to join their Design Group!

Salary Range : $35.15 - $49.21 hourly.

Target Hiring Range : $35.15 - $42.18 Hourly (DOQ)

Minimum Qualifications :

• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration in position.

Education and Experience :

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, CADD or related field and five (5) years' experience in civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, construction inspection, or utility projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desirable Qualifications :

General Summary :

Design Group : Performs office engineering and design related work on Public Works projects including AutoCAD / Civil 3D design work.

Performs intermediate technical work in the fields of roadway and utility design engineering, utility locating, or construction inspection, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the division / department manager (supervisor).

Core Values :

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

Essential Job Functions :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Competencies :

Working Conditions :

Physical Requirements and Working Environment :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work requires regular and punctual attendance at the office or other assigned locations; work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and / or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Selection Guidelines :

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job classification does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Richland and any employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

Supplemental Information :

Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background / reference check and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling (509) 942-7392. The provisions of job announcements listed on this website