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Engineering Assistant III

Engineering Assistant III

Deschutes CountyBend, OR, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :

The Deschutes County Road Department is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the County road system, consisting of approximately 900 miles of roadway. Our Mission : We strive to maintain the quality and improve the experience for all users of the Deschutes County transportation system.

ABOUT THE COUNTY :

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB :

The Engineering Assistant III participates in the implementation of the Road Department's capital improvement projects, traffic operations, private development review, and other transportation engineering-related activities. This position reports to the County Engineer as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Construction inspection of highway capital improvement and preservation projects.
  • Drafting, field investigations, report preparation, and other preliminary engineering activities related to highway capital improvement and preservation projects.
  • Review and inspection related to private development and utility projects.

What You Will Bring :

Knowledge of or experience with :

  • Design and construction of highway projects.
  • Federal, state, and local standards related to highway design and construction.

    • Skill in :

  • Reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
  • Interpreting and applying technical standards and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations, and County policies and procedures governing Public Works engineering functions.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
  • This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and functions.

    • Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and / or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

    Review the full job description by clicking here.$5,649.78 to $7,212.22 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

    BENEFITS :

    Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours / month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

  • High school graduation or equivalency;
  • AND four (4) years combination of satisfactory experience and training in engineering, construction management, surveying, or closely-related field;
  • OR satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training as determined by the hiring authority.

    • Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE : Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

    Must be willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

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