Engineering Technician III in Portland, Oregon, United States

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City of Portland Engineering Technician III in Portland, Oregon

Engineering Technician III

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Engineering Technician III

Salary

$41.85 - $53.45 Hourly

Location

1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-00439

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

04/15/2024

Closing Date

4/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
Questions

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204-1912

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Union Representation: This job classification is represented by PROTEC17. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) page .

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

About the position:

The City of Portland is currently seeking an Engineering Technician III within the Portland Bureau of Transportation. This eligible list may also be utilized to fill future vacancies within the Portland Bureau of Transportation, Portland Water Bureau, or Bureau of Environmental Services.

The Engineering Technician III, is a lead position that performs advanced technical engineering support or engineering-related assignments and applies scientific and technical knowledge across a spectrum of engineering design, construction, complex permit processing, complex plan and design review and/or planning functions.

Responsibilities may include:

Managing small Capital Improvement Projects in construction
securing permits
training and motivating departmental personnel
oversight of program goals
oversight of field and/or departmental work and processes
coordinating projects with other bureau staff, City staff, and external agencies
managing program data
coordinating the purchase, maintenance, repair and calibration of necessary field equipment
analyzing and reporting project results and progress.

Engineering Technician III's may also perform advanced data analysis and reporting, evaluation and system design, private development and city infrastructure projects, as well as review land use and development plans and applications for conformance to regulations, codes and policies.

Current Vacancy Information:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has a current vacancy within their Engineering Services Division. This position will be responsible for working on the most complex of capital projects (construction plan reviews, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, understanding specs and bid items). This position will also be responsible for inputting construction contract data into SAP, working on federal aid construction contracts, using construction contract management software like E-builder, training other technicians in the use of E-builder and the processes quality assurance procedures associated with federal aid projects.

Although not required, knowledge and experience with the processes, quality assurance procedures, and Civil Rights requirements associated with the construction of federal aid projects is desirable.

Questions:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

Experience applying engineering terminology, practices, and basic principles.
Experience applying standard engineering mathematics such as: using algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
Experience managing various construction-oriented projects and the ability to implement new departmental programs and practices as well as oversee and improve existing ones.
Experience operating utilizing computer software related to engineering, drafting, mapping, measuring, surveying, and/or electronic tools such as: e-builder, SAP, Arc-GIS, Excel, Micro-station.
Experience interpreting & utilizing technical documents related to engineering such as: maps, architectural and engineering drawings, construction plans, and as-built drawings, specifications

Preferred Qualification:

Ability to lead the activities of staff and contract personnel involved in assigned projects

Applicants must also possess:

Some assignments may require a valid state's driver's license and acceptable driving record (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=26601&a=280834) at the time of appointment.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between April 1 5 and April 29, 2024

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
Do not attach any additional documents.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 29, 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 6, 2024

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid May

The hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late May

Step 6: Start Date:

A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

04

Do you have experience applying engineering terminology, practices, and basic principles?
Yes
No

05

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying engineering terminology, practices, and basic principles.