About the Department

Performs skilled technical tasks related to engineering surveys, computer drafting and design, and the inspection of public improvement projects. Collaborates as a team member with other technicians and engineers. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives supervision from a senior-level technician or a higher classification. May delegate tasks to lower-level classifications and seasonal employees.

Position Duties

• Participates in project teams or works independently.
• Designs projects in line with established standards.
• Assists with hydrology and hydraulic calculations.
• Creates construction plans and maps.
• Develops traffic signal and lighting designs.
• Inspects various project sites for compliance.
• Calculates and manages project assessments.
• Resolves field engineering issues.
• Researches and writes legal descriptions.
• Collects pre-construction site information and conducts surveys.
• Calculates project grades and bid quantities.
• Prepares construction documents and as-constructed drawings.
• May conduct traffic engineering studies.
• Conducts topographic and construction surveys.
• Communicates with staff, agencies, and the public.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• May operate traffic signal systems.
• Supports workplace diversity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Principles and practices used in civil and transportation engineering. Construction materials and methods and of materials testing. Construction specifications. Local, state and federal codes as they relate to construction activity. Surveying principles and procedures. Trigonometry, basic electronics, and basic lighting physics. Ability to: Use modern office practices, procedures and automated equipment. Make estimates, compile statistics and other data, and prepare engineering drawings. Perform traffic engineering studies and prepare reports. Apply mathematics, including trigonometry, basic electronics and lighting physics, to engineering computations. Produce assessment calculations and drawings according to city code. Read, interpret and write routine legal property descriptions. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports. Read and interpret construction plans. Work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, contractors, and the general public. Perform physical duties outside under varying weather conditions, which may involve climbing, bending, standing, and walking over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment up to 75 pounds. Provide and wear personal protective equipment as required. Use conventional and electronic engineering and survey equipment. Use computer aided drafting and design software and equipment to produce engineering drawings. Experience and Training Guidelines -- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year experience in civil/traffic engineering survey, computer aided drafting, and/or inspection work. Training: Course work in civil/traffic engineering and related areas; Associate's degree in civil/traffic engineering technology preferred License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain an appropriate, valid Oregon driver's license.

Benefits

The City of Clineville offers a competitive package of employee benefits including:

• health insurance (100% premium employer paid for for employee; 50% of premium is employer-paid for dependents)
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• employee assistance program
• automatic payroll deposit
• flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement program

Supplemental Questions

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years

• None
• Some, but less than 1 year
• Over one year, but less than 2 years
• Over 2 years

Required Question

Agency Information

One year experience in civil/traffic engineering survey, CAD, or inspection; coursework in civil/traffic engineering; valid Oregon driver's license; ability to perform physical duties and use engineering equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• conducting surveys
• creating designs
• inspecting projects

Skills & Tools

computer aided drafting software

Job Details

• Category: Engineering
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Clineville, California, United States
• Salary: USD 44,844 – 55,972 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About City of Clineville

A city government providing public works and engineering services. — Industry: Government Agencies and Departments