Clark County
Engineering Technician - Public Works
Clark County, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States, 60089
Job Title
Performs responsible office and field engineering duties within the Departments of Community Development and Public Works. Assignments and duties may include surveying, construction inspection, materials laboratory, water quality programs, bridge inspection, maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and transportation management. Provides support for department engineers by performing calculations, information gathering, and record keeping. May act as a lead person in field surveying projects. Engineer positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees. Qualifications
Education and Experience: An AS in Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Engineering Technician i.e. construction inspection, civil engineering role. A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field may be substituted for the required experience. Knowledge of: Basic engineering principles, practices, the techniques and equipment involved, physical and mathematical sciences, basic construction practices and safety requirements. Ability to: Interpret construction plans and specifications, use a personal computer, interact with the public and/or contractors, operate basic surveying and test equipment, and perform technical research work on routine engineering problems. Selection Process
Application Review (Pass/Fail)
An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Practical Exam (Pass/Fail)
This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Oral Interview
The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression. First review date will be August 14th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice. Examples of Duties
Inspects construction work on complex projects for developing and improving roads, bridges drainage structures and traffic control devices. Computes and tracks cuts, fills and quantities on construction projects Completes daily inspection reports Responds to inquiries and complaints from property owners, businesses and the general public regarding engineering projects Acts as a liaison for residents affected by projects Reviews project plans and archives data from projects Performs tests on materials for quality, strength, compaction, and other related criteria Collects and maintains base data for engineering studies Performs research activities in County and State records Assists engineers in field water quality/quantity monitoring Leads survey team in location surveys Collects water samples for delivery to labs for testing Read and interpret plans and specifications to ensure that projects are built to contract standards Coordinate work between developers and public agencies Salary Grade
Local 17 Engineers.9 Salary Range
$32.29 - $43.59 per hour Close Date
Open Until Filled Recruiter
Rori Jones Email: Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Employee Benefits and Additional Compensation
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at
clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at
clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents . Retirement Information
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here:
www.drs.wa.gov/ If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.
Performs responsible office and field engineering duties within the Departments of Community Development and Public Works. Assignments and duties may include surveying, construction inspection, materials laboratory, water quality programs, bridge inspection, maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and transportation management. Provides support for department engineers by performing calculations, information gathering, and record keeping. May act as a lead person in field surveying projects. Engineer positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees. Qualifications
Education and Experience: An AS in Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Engineering Technician i.e. construction inspection, civil engineering role. A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field may be substituted for the required experience. Knowledge of: Basic engineering principles, practices, the techniques and equipment involved, physical and mathematical sciences, basic construction practices and safety requirements. Ability to: Interpret construction plans and specifications, use a personal computer, interact with the public and/or contractors, operate basic surveying and test equipment, and perform technical research work on routine engineering problems. Selection Process
Application Review (Pass/Fail)
An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Practical Exam (Pass/Fail)
This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Oral Interview
The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression. First review date will be August 14th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice. Examples of Duties
Inspects construction work on complex projects for developing and improving roads, bridges drainage structures and traffic control devices. Computes and tracks cuts, fills and quantities on construction projects Completes daily inspection reports Responds to inquiries and complaints from property owners, businesses and the general public regarding engineering projects Acts as a liaison for residents affected by projects Reviews project plans and archives data from projects Performs tests on materials for quality, strength, compaction, and other related criteria Collects and maintains base data for engineering studies Performs research activities in County and State records Assists engineers in field water quality/quantity monitoring Leads survey team in location surveys Collects water samples for delivery to labs for testing Read and interpret plans and specifications to ensure that projects are built to contract standards Coordinate work between developers and public agencies Salary Grade
Local 17 Engineers.9 Salary Range
$32.29 - $43.59 per hour Close Date
Open Until Filled Recruiter
Rori Jones Email: Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Employee Benefits and Additional Compensation
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at
clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at
clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents . Retirement Information
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here:
www.drs.wa.gov/ If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.