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Engineering Technician III - Capital Projects Inspector (2024 Salary)

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Engineering Technician III - Capital Projects Inspector (2024 Salary)

Salary

$7,095.00 - $8,437.26 Monthly

Location

Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-00024

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering Projects

Opening Date

04/29/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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BASIC PURPOSE

Reporting to a supervisor or manager in Public Works under general direction, the Engineering Technician III performs advanced technical and sub-professional engineering work in the office and field. This position is responsible for assisting with the development and completion of a variety of public and private projects including stormwater and road improvements, facility projects, utility projects and similar assignments. Other duties will vary depending on the section the position is assigned to.

Please note:

First round interviews and assessments are tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025.

Second round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2025.

*This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties include but are not limited to the following:

+ Regularly takes initiative in recommending changes in work methods, policies, and procedures to improve levels of service delivery and improve overall operating efficiencies.

+ Monitors day-to-day operations and anticipates and troubleshoots problems where needed.

+ Responds quickly and appropriately to citizen inquiries, requests for service, and/or complaints. Handles complaints and answers citizen inquiries regarding public work issues to best of ability. Follows through if unable to answer the question at the moment.

+ Routinely detects and prevents errors or mistakes that would prove costly or could seriously disrupt a city service or project.

+ Represents the City at inter-agency meetings, committee meetings, or with contractors or citizen groups as assigned. Prepare agendas, lead meetings and take meeting minutes related to section work.

+ Uses computer(s) to perform engineering tasks related to section work, preparation of spreadsheets, design work, engineering modeling, AutoCAD, GIS, Bluebeam and other programs.

+ Usually perceives when non-routine activities are required and offers help without needing to be asked. Makes efforts to modify workload to assist with an emergent problem, assignment, or project whenever feasible.

+ Maintain accurate schedules for work, review work for accuracy, coaches or trains other staff as appropriate, and ensures timely completion of work. Refers all performance issues to immediate supervisor for resolution and participates in joint problem solving as appropriate.

+ May be assigned to assist with engineering work for another section (i.e. survey, utility mapping, construction inspection, plan review, design, transportation or drafting).

+ Participates as a member of the project management team for City public works construction projects. This includes ensuring project records conform to City, state and federal requirements, making revisions, and other project related records and correspondence.

+ May perform limited section supervision responsibilities in absence of section supervisor.

Project Inspection – Capital Projects:

+ Monitors and inspects City funded public works projects construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and drawings, approved specifications, and City engineering/development requirements and standards, and WSDOT Standard Specifications.

+ Documents work in progress; keeps notes, diaries, draws sketches, and takes photographs to record work progress, violations, site conditions, and actual construction practices. Utilizes approved inspection software for inspection documentation.

+ Coordinates construction related activity of water, sewer, and street utilities with City divisions and utility companies as appropriate. Routes sign requests through the current sign request process. Coordinates flushing and bacteriological testing through the current City flushing and testing process. Reviews and approves sewer and stormwater videos.

+ Provides subject matter expertise on construction related questions and matters. Identifies features of construction plans and specifications that are in conflict with existing features or will not work as designed. Ensures compliance with the substantial "intent" of the plan design or City standards when addressing minor field construction changes.

+ Ensures contractor installs and constructs the project correctly. Reviews and approves contractor as-built drawings for accuracy. Provides approved as-built drawings to the City’s Utility Mapper in appropriate formats.

+ Requires contractor to take corrective action when project construction fails to meet standards. Issues stop work order if the problem is severe.

+ Reviews plans and specifications for constructability. Anticipates potential problems, advises supervisor and recommends solutions or suggests alternatives to reduce city construction risk and cost.

+ Ensures impacted property owners and businesses are advised of construction activities prior to the start of work, including coordination with public affairs. Anticipates potential problems and/or impacts and attempts to resolve related issues prior to receiving public complaint.

+ Performs and coordinates testing of work in progress or completed work as necessary. Conducts inspections for proper use and placement of traffic control devices to assure compliancy with MUTCD guidelines and approved traffic control plans. Conducts inspections and enforces compliance relating to NPDES permits.

+ Creates the walk-through notice, coordinates with City staff and other stakeholders to create a punch list, provides the punch list to the contractor and assures all punch list items have been completed. Prior to recommending projects for final approval, coordinates with other City staff to assure all project documentation has been reviewed and approved.

+ Researches minor changes and change orders. Coordinates needed changes with the contractor and City engineering staff. Monitors and documents force account work for minor changes and change orders.

+ Verifies all materials have been approved before installation. Collects acceptance documentation for all materials. Measures quantities of materials installed and collects and reviews tickets for delivered materials. Processes various approvals and pay estimates.

+ Conducts prevailing wage rate interviews and DBE on site reviews. Coordinates with admin staff on subcontractor approvals prior to start of work. Collects and maintains grant related documentation required for projects. Performs related coordination and documentation required for City funded, State funded, and federally funded projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field AND three (3) years of work experience performing technical engineering or surveying work with emphasis in the area of assigned section responsibilities.

OR

A High School Diploma or GED AND five (5) years of work experience performing technical engineering or surveying work with emphasis in the area of assigned section responsibilities.

*May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the level of knowledge and ability required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S)

+ Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

+ Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation

+ Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.

+ Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at time of hire OR must obtain within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City’s insurance carrier; OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from job, meetings, and related job sites.

+ Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

+ Civil engineering techniques applicable to assigned section responsibilities and good knowledge of higher mathematics (calculus, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry).

+ Laws, rules and/or regulations that pertain to assigned area of work.

+ Computers and their application to land surveying, engineering, mapping, project management, and/or design as appropriate to section responsibilities.

+ Public works design and construction practices and methodologies (or land surveying methodologies) as appropriate to section responsibilities.

+ Pertinent standards, guidelines, manuals, and specifications.

+ Local agency guidelines and applicable local, state, and federal funding requirements.

+ Industrial first aid practices and pertinent safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.

+ Survey principles, practices, and preparatory procedures used in control, route, construction, property, and topography survey.

+ Washington land law associated with surveying practices.

+ Trigonometry and analytical geometry and their application to surveying.

+ Proper use and adjustment of surveying instruments and equipment.

+ Sources and methods of obtaining data from survey records.

+ CSI and WSDOT Standard Specifications.

+ WSDOT Construction Manual

+ WSDOT LAG Manual

Skills in:

+ Preparation of word documents, spreadsheets, design work, engineering modeling, AutoCAD, GIS and other related applications.

+ Drafting to prepare neat and accurate notes, drawings, sketches and field maps.

+ Georeferencing imagery.

+ Reading plats, plans, and blueprints.

+ Editing vector data.

+ Interpreting aerial photos.

Ability to:

+ Utilize a high degree of skill and competency in making independent decisions in resolving problems.

+ Routinely provide leadership and direction to other technical staff and effectively coordinate assigned project.

+ Perform technical duties of section responsibilities in accordance with accepted engineering construction and or survey practices.

+ Use a computer, iPad or other equipment to perform engineering tasks related to section work, preparation of spreadsheets, design work, engineering modeling, AutoCAD, and other related applications. Apply engineering formulas, principles, and techniques to solve surveying, design, and/or engineering related problems.

+ Demonstrate working knowledge of the local agency guidelines and applicable local, state, and federal funding requirements.

+ Demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively with others and looks for ways to foster respectful relationships with team members, and other internal stakeholders.

+ Work collaboratively with other team members and internal department staff.

+ Demonstrate ability to develop and meet program goals and complete assignments on time.

+ Warmly greet the public and co-workers and clearly convey a sincere willingness to be of service and/or be open to resolving the situation at hand. Clearly explains self or answers when necessary. Takes the time to ensure message is easily understood. Closes all contacts courteously and appropriately.

+ Look for opportunities to build trust; is willing to give provide explanations; follows up on answers; researches more data if needed; willing to be helpful; willing to negotiate schedule to accommodate another's needs; and is willing to use both good verbal and non-verbal behavior to show an open, accepting attitude.

+ Portray an image of knowledge, confidence, professionalism, fairness, and caring. Dress and grooming are appropriate to position.

+ Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain when assigned field responsibilities.

+ Search survey records, compile and analyze survey data.

+ Read and interpret complex maps and property descriptions to establish and maintain records and files of survey data.

+ Perform technical duties in accordance with accepted engineering construction and or survey practices.

The City of Lacey understands the importance of benefits and offers a competitive and full benefits package for all regular full-time employees.

Generally, represented employees may receive some, or all, of the benefits listed below, based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits, which can be found on the City web page here (http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-departments/human-resources/union-contracts-and-policies) . This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 618-L.

Medical Insurance Benefits:

+ Medical - Choice of Regence BlueShield (PPO) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO) plans offered through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Trust.

The employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of qualified dependent/domestic partner's premiums.

+ Vision - VSP with low co-pays

+ Dental – Choice of Willamette or Delta Dental plans and orthodontia coverage.

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Program that provides resources to employees, their immediate family (including dependent children) and anyone living in the employee’s household. The EAP can provide help with matters such as stress/anxiety, parenting, grief, workplace issues, legal services, financial services, and more.

Life Insurance & Long Term Disability & Accidental Death and Dismemberment

+ Employer paid life insurance plan

+ Employer paid long term disability plan

+ Employer paid accidental death and dismemberment plan

Leave Benefits:

+ 96 Hours of Vacation on Accrual Basis (increasing with years of service)

+ 11 Paid Holidays

+ 2 Floating Holidays

+ 8 Hours Sick Leave Accrued per Month

+ Jury Duty/Military Leave

+ Bereavement Leave

*All benefits and accruals are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement found here: Policies, Union Contracts, Pay & Benefits - City of Lacey (https://cityoflacey.org/union-contracts-policies-pay/)

Investment and Retirement Programs:

+ State retirement pension plan – Includes employer paid contributions to the State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

+ 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)- two options MissionSquare and DRS

+ Social Security benefit (for Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) covered staff) – Our Employee Benefits include employer paid contributions to Social Security and Employees pay the employee portion of Social Security tax.

+ HRA/VEBA plan- A designated monthly amount (a City and/or employee contribution) is paid into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account. An HRA is a type of health plan savings account for your family’s medical care expenses and premiums, which can be accessed during employment with the City or saved and used at separation or retirement.

+ 1% Benefit - Employer provides a 1% contribution of your monthly salary pre-tax towards two options; 1) applied to insurance premium amount owed for dependent coverage or invested into a 457 deferred compensation account; OR a cash disbursement amount applied to your check monthly but the amount is taxed.

Voluntary Benefits:

+ Optional plans for additional life insurance, disability, and accident coverage

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan - employees can contribute pre-tax contributions toward IRS allowed, qualifying medical and/or daycare expenses.

Wellness Program:

+ The City has a robust employee Wellness program that offers a variety of resources and activities for employee well-being.

Flexible Working Arrangements:

+ In recognition of Commute Trip reduction efforts, the City of Lacey provides flexible and alternative work schedules for many of our workforce positions.

+ City Hall is within minutes driving from I-5 Exit 108, and within walking/biking distance from Park and Ride Transit Martin Way Location and the Chehalis Western Trail.

Tuition Reimbursement:

+ The City promotes a learning environment and encourages opportunities for employees to continue to grow in their positions and careers. The City offers tuition reimbursement (as outline in City Personnel Policies) for eligible employees.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF):

+ Employees are also eligible to apply to The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This program is a United States government program that was created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 to provide indebted professionals a way out of their federal student loan debt burden by working full-time in public service.

*Note: Regular part-time employees may be eligible for pro-rated benefits (medical/dental/vision) depending on the hours of work assigned to the position. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.