Tool Design Engineering Manager jobs in Spokane, WA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Scope Of Responsibility: This is the advanced journey level class in the Engineering Technician classification
within the Public Works department. Individuals perform a variety of skilled engineering tasks.

Supervisory Responsibility: The Engineering Technician has responsibility for coordinating lower level
Engineering Technicians within their respective sections. This responsibility includes: scheduling, work
assignments/ special projects; organizing crews, materials and equipment; and instructing and/or training others in
work procedures, techniques and methods.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Tlie Engineering Technician is the second level in the engineering technician
series. Duties are completed usually under general supervision. This class is distinguished from the Engineering
Technician Assistant class by a higher level of expertise, increased knowledge of operations and tasks required to
successfully complete assignments under general direction and guidance. It is distinguishable from the
Engineering Technician Assistant class by its emphasis lead worker responsibility and it's more complex work
assignments.

Essential Functions: Under general supervision, has primary responsibility for performing complex field and
office functions dealing with surveying, computations, design, and records maintenance under limited

supervision. Develops and/or implements policies and procedures, forms work methods, schedules job priorities

to be followed and coordinates department work. Policies and procedures are established and individuals are
expected to apply these properly to the situation. Errors in judgment and performance could result in significant
problems for the County. The County Engineer may provide general oversight.

identified within this description. It is common for an Engineering Technician to be responsible for multiple
engineering duties.

• Due to higher level of expertise and regular coordination with other Public Works divisions, from time-to-

Normal engineering duties include but are not limited to the following:

Development Review & RieIit-of-Wav (ROW):
1. Issue and coordinate cattle guard, waterline and utility permits and franchises.

2. Review all ownership information, negotiate with property owners and/or other agencies, write right-of-way

agreements and special provisions, assist with contracts and specifications, etc. up to and including

condemnation of property if required.

3. Acquire right-of-way for road and bridge projects as well as maintenance needs in accordance with federal

guidelines to receive Federal and State construction grant participation.

4. Search for available pit site properties and coordinate acquisition of those suitable as a source of materials

for County roadway activities in both maintenance and construction.

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5. Determine those Department properties that are unused and are surpluses and with concurrence froin the

Department Head, County Engineer and the Board of Commissioners initiate the process to surplus county

property.
6. Review county road, street and alley vacation requests, and make recommendations on action to the Board

of Commissioners and begin vacation process.

7. Maintain current right-of-way aerials by locating and identifying width and length ofRAV on aerial photos
to provide accurate and current information of right-of-ways for county.

8. Research permits and franchise files to determine locations of various utilities for possible relocation
through construction project areas.

9. Evaluate request for road name changes and prepare documentation and recommendations to tlie Board of

Commissioners.

10. Assist in preparation of Road Construction Agreements between the County and developers when

development impacts require developer to improve a county road.

11. Assist public with inquiries and requests for information regarding projects and right-of-way.
12. Review all development requests for impact on county roads, citizen safety and potential mitigation,

Contract Administration:
1. Develop contract provisions from WSDOT General Special Provisions, field information, landowner

agreements, permit provisions, plans and developmental guidelines.

2. Review and provide input to Engineer's Estimate and generate bid proposals from the Engineer's Estimate,

3. Certify construction contract bids and administer bid awards.

4. Advertise project for bid, distribute contract provisions, write addendum if necessary, oversee bid opening

and contractual obligations.

5. Coordinate County road construction contracts to assure compliance with plans and specifications and all

State and Federal regulations, quality standards, safety regulations and construction procedure guidelines.

6. Act as liaison for State, Federal, Local and other contracting agencies regarding construction on contract

consulting services.

7, Coordinate with County Engineer and inspectors on any change orders or contract negotiations.

8. Maintain accurate records for contract construction projects that meet scrutiny of audits.

Environmental Review & Permits:

1, Coordinate pits and quarries contract administration and pit operational files, permits, reports, etc.

2. Coordinate Environmental Permit application and utilization process.

Pro j ect Development:

1. Develop and maintain updated coordinated project schedules.
2. Develop and maintain updated coordinated project budgets.
3, Maintain Road Log.

4. Develop application for all construction grants.

5. Participate in development of the six-year Transportation Improvement Program and provide technical

assistance in the North Central Regional Transportation Plan.

6. Develop long-range corridor development plans with city, state and federal officials.

Transportation Planning and Recreational Trails:

Transportation Planning

1. Participate in development of the county's six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and enter

into the state's reporting program

2. Develop long-range corridor development plans with city, state and federal officials
3. Coordinate, assemble, and manage the Okanogan County 6-year Transportation Improvement Program

(TD3) for the Okanogan Council of Governments (OCOG). Provide technical assistance to OCOG member.
4. Participate in development of changes and updates to the Regional Transportation Plan for OCOG
5. Attend OCOG meetings, and represent OCOG at local, regional, and state-wide meetings

6. Provide transportation planning support and be the point of contact for OCOG members and state agency

coordinators

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7. Identify and apply for grant funding opportunities for OCOG projects and iniatives

Recreational Trails:

1. Coordinate, administer, and participate in maintenance of county-ownecl recreational trails and facilities

2. Coordinate and represent County interest with the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), trail
operators, associations, and volunteers for existing and proposed recreational trails and facilities

3. Maintain records of county-owned recreational trails and facilities

4. Identify, apply for, and participate in management of grants for recreational trails and facilities
5. Work with local and regional organizations to plan and improve outdoor recreation in Okanogan County

6. Review and update the Okanogan County Outdoor Recreation Plan as needed

Pavement Manaeement and Traffic Count:

1. Coordinate the PMS program.

2. In addition to all activities of lower level technicians in the absernce of personnel.

Insjiection & Surveying:

Surveying:

1. Coordinate survey activities.

2. In addition to all activities of lower level technicians in the absence of personnel.

Inspection:

1. Perform WSDOT certified bridge inspections.
2. Perform construction project field inspections.

3. In addition to all activities of lower level technicians in the absence of personnel.

GIS and MaDpine:
1, Maintain and operate data management systems.

2. Perform technical/analytical tasks involved with the creation, update, manipulation, and modification of
spatial databases utilizing GIS software according to prescribed procedures and methodologies.

3. Perform a full range ofGIS analytical and geo-processing functions, including the capture, editing,

manipulation, and management of data,

4. Gathers, verifies, inputs, edits, maintains and updates attribute, database and facility data; conducts research

of County records to acquire any necessary information; edits and performs quality assurance on data

entities and attributes.

5. Works with Public Works to analyze business needs and processes and to identify how they can be
enhanced by GIS based technologies.

6. Scans and catalogues aerial image updates and maps to create new coverage; registers and rectifies images

to provide correct coordinates and required attributes.

Design;
1. Review the concept of proposed projects with the County Engineer to define limits and the scope of the

project.
2. Make preliminary field review of a project to determine the desired alignment, required control points, and

pertinent design features to be addressed and to convey the necessary information to appropriate staff for

preliminary information.

3. Apply current and appropriate construction standards and practices to the engineering design and technical

specifications.

4. Drafting, technical computations and calculations, material and cost estimating, etc.

5. Coordinate with the survey crew and design staff to obtain sufficient field data, and ensure that proper
records are maintained and adequate design detail is prepared in a timely manner.

6. Prepare project cost estimates and assist with writing of Special Provisions to support assembly of the
contract documents.

7. Consult with the County Engineer on matter of design policy or problems that cannot be routinely solved.

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8. Maintain liaison throughout project development to assist in the smooth function of the division and the
efficient completion of construction projects.

Utilities - Water & Sewer Systems

1. Inspection and maintenance of the County's sewer and water systems which includes but is not limited to:

a. Lift/pump stations
b, Electrical appurtenances

c. Underground utility distribution system
d. STEP system tanks and pumps
e. Septic tanks pumping
f. Flow monitoring

g. Water quality monitoring
h. General cleaning and flushing
i. Directing pump-outs

2.Record/report all maintenance and tests performed.

3. Communicate orally and in writing with other agency personnel and the public,
4. Communicate orally and in writing to respond to questions or requests from the public and other local, state and

federal agencies that pertain to any of the County's sewer and water systems as needed,

5.Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for each system as outlined in the maintenance manuals.

> Three years as an Engineering Technician Assistant
> BS degree in engineering
> Engineer-in-Training (BIT) Certificate

• Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full

• Requires physical ability to perform occasional strenuous and exhausting tasks and to work outdoors in

• Requires a valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Ability to obtain a Flagging and Traffic Control card.
• Current CPR and First Aid certified.

Note: Any first aid rendered by such persons is rendered only as a collateral duty responding solely to injuries
resulting from workplace incidents, generally at the locations where the incident occurred.

• Washington State Bridge Inspector Certification.
• WSDOT training and approval for Right-of-Way acquisition.
• Experience or education in AutoCAD drafting and design
• Experience, knowledge and/or training in:

> Local Agency Guidelines
^ County Road Administration Standards of Good Practices
> Standard Specifications of Road, Bridge and Municipal construction
> Standard Plans
> WSDOT Design Manual
> Plans Preparation Manual
> Construction Manual

> Environmental Procedures Manual

> SEPA/NEPA Processes
> RCWs and WACs at they relate to roads

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and techniques.

• Demonstrated knowledge of survey and inspection equipment and its proper application.

• Knowledge of computers and computer programs as necessary;

• Knowledge of roadway design and construction principles;
• Knowledge of contract development and administration;

• Knowledge of Contract Law;

• Knowledge of transportation planning principles; and
• Ability to operate programmable calculators and survey and inspection instruments.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use various office equipment including computers, copiers, fax, etc.

• Ability to proficiently use computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Windows, Word

and Excel, as they apply to area of assignment.

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to comply with Okanogan County's Safety Manual.

Physical Demands and Environment:

The working environment for Engineering Technician could be in the office and the field requiring working in all
types of weather and temperature conditions. The field duties require walking on various types of surfaces,

including rough terrain, sitting, standing, ability to maintain balance, climb ladders and inclines, ability to kneel,
bend, stoop, crouch, reach, push, pull, twist; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, gripping with fingers and

hands, shoveling, digging, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; ability to operate a passenger vehicle, work at
heights, alone and in remote areas; exposure to direct sunlight, outside temperature extremes, dampness, ice and

snow, and water; exposure to noxious weeds and plants, dust, pollens and insect stings. Ability to hear

conversations and alarms; have close, far, and side vision with depth perception. Requires use of required

personal protection and safety equipment.

The office duties require walking on various types of surfaces, sitting, standing, maintaining balance, climbing
stairs and inclines, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting; requires a sense of touch, finger

dexterity, gripping with fingers and hands; lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. Must be able to hear normal
voice conversations, to speak in a public setting, have close, far, side vision with depth perception. Requires

ability to operate a passenger vehicle and the wearing of required safety equipment,

Acknowledgements:

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job,
the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered
an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in
other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the

workload

THIS POSITION DESCMPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Employee Signature Date

Supervisor Signature Date

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Department Head Signature Date

Effective Date: EEO Code; Department: Public Works
Dates Amended: 3-24-17 Union: PTC Division: Engineering
PLSA Exempt: No Grade: Pos #: Varies

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