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Engineer 2 Position
The City of Gresham is seeking qualified applicants for an Engineer 2 position in the Transportation Engineering Division of the Department of Environmental Services. This role involves performing engineering work, including the design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation capital projects. The selected individual will work on projects with varying degrees of complexity in collaboration with other engineering team members. This posting will remain open until filled. Gresham is a welcoming community where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding. We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us. What you will get to do: Design and deliver capital improvement program (CIP) public works projects. Manage grant funds and negotiate contracts. Review of engineering work. Support local agency certification program. Respond to customer requests. Qualities we are looking for: A skilled engineer who applies professional expertise in the design and development of capital projects. A critical thinker who uses sound judgement and expertise to provide solutions and make decisions on the best course of action. A problem solver who can apply the state of the practice to solve current challenges and is also willing to consider and adopt innovative solutions and techniques. A collaborative team member who enjoys opportunities to assist others with their work and welcomes chances to learn from others. A proficient written and verbal communicator who can ably share information with technical and non-technical audiences. Work schedule/environment: The successful candidate will work from Gresham City Hall on a traditional 5-day work week. A flexible (9/80) work schedule may be available upon successful completion of probation. Hybrid work opportunities may be an option upon successful completion of probation. At this time, the City of Gresham is reviewing a return-to-office (RTO) policy which may increase on-site requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more current information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (i.e., Civil, Environmental, or related field)* One (1) to four (4) years of related experience with project management in transportation engineering* Requires active registration as a Professional Engineer, and an Oregon Professional Engineer within 6 months of employment Valid driver's license Good driving record (as defined by our driving matrix) *Any combination of qualifying education, training, and/or experience to reach an equivalency of 5-8 years will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for drafting, grading, and design Driving Matrix: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions: A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting. Required application materials include: Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.) Answers to supplemental questions The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents. A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process. Veteran's Preference: The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215. Our Commitment: The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record review.
The City of Gresham is seeking qualified applicants for an Engineer 2 position in the Transportation Engineering Division of the Department of Environmental Services. This role involves performing engineering work, including the design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation capital projects. The selected individual will work on projects with varying degrees of complexity in collaboration with other engineering team members. This posting will remain open until filled. Gresham is a welcoming community where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding. We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us. What you will get to do: Design and deliver capital improvement program (CIP) public works projects. Manage grant funds and negotiate contracts. Review of engineering work. Support local agency certification program. Respond to customer requests. Qualities we are looking for: A skilled engineer who applies professional expertise in the design and development of capital projects. A critical thinker who uses sound judgement and expertise to provide solutions and make decisions on the best course of action. A problem solver who can apply the state of the practice to solve current challenges and is also willing to consider and adopt innovative solutions and techniques. A collaborative team member who enjoys opportunities to assist others with their work and welcomes chances to learn from others. A proficient written and verbal communicator who can ably share information with technical and non-technical audiences. Work schedule/environment: The successful candidate will work from Gresham City Hall on a traditional 5-day work week. A flexible (9/80) work schedule may be available upon successful completion of probation. Hybrid work opportunities may be an option upon successful completion of probation. At this time, the City of Gresham is reviewing a return-to-office (RTO) policy which may increase on-site requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more current information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (i.e., Civil, Environmental, or related field)* One (1) to four (4) years of related experience with project management in transportation engineering* Requires active registration as a Professional Engineer, and an Oregon Professional Engineer within 6 months of employment Valid driver's license Good driving record (as defined by our driving matrix) *Any combination of qualifying education, training, and/or experience to reach an equivalency of 5-8 years will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for drafting, grading, and design Driving Matrix: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions: A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting. Required application materials include: Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.) Answers to supplemental questions The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents. A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process. Veteran's Preference: The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215. Our Commitment: The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record review.