Engineering Technician 3 (Surveyor's Office)

Engineering Technician 3 (Surveyor's Office)

Job ID: 107058
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $68,868.87 - $87,447.48

Hourly Pay Range: $33.110035 - $42.042059

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you ready to share your technical knowledge, expertise and leadership with the Surveyor's Office team?
• Do you have excellent mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills?
• Do you thrive working in a team environment and are invested in team success?
• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships through a commitment to providing excellent customer service?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!

The Clackamas County Surveyor's Office is searching for a motivated, detail and quality-focused, and knowledgeable Engineering Technician 3 to join our dynamic, high performing team. If selected for this advanced journey-level position within the Engineering Technician series, you will be responsible for performing a variety of complex technical surveying duties in the field and in the office. Specifically, as an Engineering Technician 3, you will focus on researching public survey records, including doing survey computation utilizing geometry and trigonometry, researching and reading complex legal descriptions and survey maps. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate your leadership skills by leading the work of other technicians at the 1 and 2 levels, as well as coordinating processes or specific on-going programs. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to utilize your skills in using drafting Computer Aided Drafting software (CAD) programs and creating maps, downloading and uploading data into the survey instruments, and using other various survey programs.

We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in Land Surveying. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant land surveying experience
• Experience researching public survey records, complex legal descriptions and survey maps
• Experience operating total stations, GNSS receivers, and/or other field survey equipment
• Experience using drafting programs, such as CAD or other computer software relating to engineering drafting and designing
• Experience reviewing records of survey, plats, property descriptions and exhibits, and site design plans for completeness, accuracy, and compliance to rules and regulations
• Experience performing geometric and trigonometric computations, triangulations, and adjustments of survey data
• Lead work experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training
• Experience communicating technical information both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, including citizens, fellow employees, management and/or representatives from other local agencies
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Associate's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology, or a related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working on a survey crew for construction, property boundary, topographic surveying or other related fields
• Experience conducting research of public land corners
• Experience using Microsurvey software
• Experience researching land ownership records
• Basic knowledge and/or experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:

Embodies “SPIRIT” by demonstrating a commitment to the Clackamas County core values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in their work (Clackamas County Core Values).

Builds Relationships by sustaining cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders; honoring commitments; and, delivering exceptional customer service.

Possesses Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills by demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate in a professional and organized manner with variety of individuals inside and outside the organization.

Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration through team unity by working effectively towards a shared goal, encourages sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.

Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.

Professional Communication demonstrated by self-awareness, respect for others, empathy, situation appropriateness and professionalism when communicating verbally, non-verbally and in writing.

Embraces Continual Learning by displaying an ongoing commitment to and taking ownership for learning and self-improvements; and, by demonstrating willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.

Values Technology & Use of Electronic Systems appropriately and effectively for the processing and distribution of information, supports the implementation and use of technology in the workplace.

Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifies alternative strategies bringing a solution-focused approach to address challenging or difficult problems.

Engages in Self-Management as demonstrated by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve their own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks.

Displays Creativity and Innovation by generating new ideas and being open to others' ideas; and, takes initiative in improving services, processes, programs and products.

Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself, herself, or themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings with or about internal County staff, internal and external stakeholders, community partners, service providers and the public. Maintains professional relationships and appropriate social, emotional and physical boundaries at all times with all persons we are entrusted to serve.

Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor, performs land surveys; may lead the work of and train lower level technicians in the survey of existing and proposed roads, bridges, traffic control and drainage structures; determines field control techniques for property boundary surveys; measures angles and elevations; assembles survey information including computations, maps, property descriptions and specifications to determine project or program requirements; operates or instructs in the operation of survey instruments and electronic data collection equipment; investigates and researches the recovery of obscured or lost original land corners.
• Schedules, coordinates, and reviews work of assigned drafting staff; performs complex technical computer-aided design work; performs records research, advanced geometric computations, triangulations and adjustments; prepares survey data for electronic data processing; verifies completion and accuracy of plat maps for new subdivisions, annexations, easements, or changes in boundaries or facilities for local improvement districts.
• Performs lead technical inspection work; may lead the work of and train lower level technicians in the construction inspection of grading, utilities, surfacing, paving, drainage installations, bridges and other structures; computes bid quantities, writes specifications and estimates costs; reviews contracts of outside contractors.
• Performs construction and development plan reviews for constructability and consistency with County standards and specifications.
• Reviews records of survey, plats, property descriptions and exhibits, and site design plans for completeness, accuracy, and compliance to rules and regulations.
• Assembles project or program records, including computations, maps, legal property descriptions, and specifications; keeps detailed records for maintaining and perpetuating legal land documents; writes and reviews legal descriptions for rights-of-way, easements, annexations, and subdivisions.
• Leads the processes for compiling, coordinating, and organizing traffic counts, traffic data, and transportation complaints, including managing consultant and service contracts.
• Under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer, participates in the design and preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of: Principles and practices of land surveying, including operation of survey instruments; engineering plans, specifications and mathematics; computer-aided drafting techniques.

Working knowledge of: Practices of civil engineering design; methods and procedures of testing of roads, bridges, drainage structures and related construction materials; basic hydrology; principles of traffic and engineering and conveyances; applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances; technical report writing; principles of lead work supervision; computer software relating to engineering drafting and designing; English grammar and composition.

Skill to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy using fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry; prepare detailed and precise construction drawings; conduct complex title and property ownership research; prepare and interpret complex legal descriptions and other legal documents; supervise or execute computer applications in drafting, designing and engineering data collection; lead, train and review the work of lower level technicians; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, the public, contractors and County personnel.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Field activities include moderately strenuous physical work, and incumbents may encounter adverse environmental conditions, such as inclement weather and traffic hazards. Additionally, duties in the field require frequent walking, stepping, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, digging, swinging, balancing, grasping, fine motor control, and the ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds, including carrying 60 pounds on one shoulder. Duties also involve frequent exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces including steep terrain, loud noises, vibration, exhaust fumes and dust, and adverse weather conditions.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday, typically from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.

DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration and dog services. The county's urban renewal programs also report to DTD.

Learn more about the divisions in DTD


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
LRoberts2@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107058&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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