Engineering Technician II - Office

CLASS SUMMARY

Performs technical engineering or planning work in the field (Survey) or office (CAD), involving the application of acquired technical skills.

Note: This application is for Engineering Technician II - Office only.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

• Draws preliminary plans for street, alley, sewer, and water service improvements from field notes. Computes areas, grades, and quantities; and assists with field checks of platted information.

• Produces diagrams and structural plans. Prepares detail sheets and specifications. Prepares profiles, charts, graphs, and signs, and reproduces material on a plotter.

• Writes property and assessment district descriptions and grade ordinances. Calculates property easement areas according to established procedures. Records paving and assessment area information.

• Assists with the collection and calculation of land use or traffic control data. Drafts various street and zone maps used in urban and traffic studies. Checks zoning petitions, and maintains reference files. May install, use, and maintain traffic counters and speed/classification recorders.

• May assist on a survey crew or perform other office work as required.

• Conducts field work to collect or verify data.

• Operates a computer, calculator, plotter, drafting equipment, computer aided drafting software, and may operate an automobile, various surveying instruments including level, total station, electronic field book, and survey/map grade GPS equipment.

• Performs related work as required, including snow removal, as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Entry Requirements:

(Must be met at time of application.)

• Education: Completion of two years of college (90 quarter credit hours or 60 semester credit hours) in Engineering Technology related field to include algebra, trigonometry, surveying, and drafting; AND

• Experience: At least one year of experience in operating modern computer-aided-drafting/design equipment. Additional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for the above requirements.

• License: All applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Procedural Note:Examination announcements will specify assignment (FIELD or OFFICE) in which vacancy exists, and only those on the eligible list examined for that assignment will be certified.

EXAMINATION DETAILS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test and a performance test, with weights assigned as follows:

• Multiple-choice Test 100%
• Performance Test Pass/Fail

MULTIPLE-CHOICE DETAILS

Multiple-choice testing will be conducted July 16, 2024. Additional sessions may be added based on the number of qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will be notified when to appear. The approximate duration of the test is 2 1/2 hours. The test may include such subjects as:

• Mathematics

• Plan Reading

• Computer-Aided Design & Specifications

PERFORMANCE TEST DETAILS

Performance testing will be conducted July 16, 2024. Additional sessions may be added based on the number of qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will be notified when to appear. The approximate duration of the test is 45 minutes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.