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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEngineering Tech III - Permit . Jefferson County Job Description Job Title: Department: Division: Reports To: FLSA Exempt (YIN): Union: BBP: Salary Level: Location: Approved By: Approved Date: Engineering Technician III - Permit Technician Public Works Transportation Transportation Manager NO Teamsters NO Engineering Tech III, Grade 13 ~~ Building ~,2000 SUMMARY: Performs moderately complex engineering and inspection tasks such as review of plans and drainage systems, erosion control, and site inspection of utility installation, road approaches and associated drainage and erosion control. This position is given significant discretion, within the scope or policy and regulations, in the routine performance of duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ~views engineering documents related to road and storm drainage plans. Independently researches: ownership, legal descriptions, departmental records, court records, maps and other sources of information to assemble background data related to permitting, franchises, and addressing. Performs various inspection assignments independently. Performs plan reviews, in progress inspections, materials tests, inspects and verifies grades, elevations and road widths as assigned on projects contracted, conducted or inspected by the County. Acts as project coordinator between Public Works Department and developers for permitting purposes. Field review of development and required road drainage facilities. Performs technical research and problem resolution as assigned. Utilizes computer programs as an aid for permitting and in developing solutions to engineering problems. Inspects construction projects for conformance to plans and specifications for utility installations. Resolves conflicts with contractors/applicants or refers to a supervisor. Provides assistance to Division Manager for the County addressing system including assigning addresses to ~idences, developments, and business sites. Page I 4IJocesses and issues permits related to performing work in the County right-of-way. Courteously responds to public inquiries within the scope of knowledge and authority of the position or refers them to a higher classification. Acts as coordinator for several Public Works Projects at one time. Accountable for specific project steps, work in a team based environment and participate in the annual training program and annual performance evaluation process. Participates in team processes to assist in developing the division budget for the department. Participates in team process to set work level expectations, goals and objectives. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision and guidance received form the Transportation Manager. Provides technical assistance and leadership to other staff. Provides guidance to subordinate technicians such as Engineering Tech II or I. May provide input to hiring decisions. . QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED and two (2) years experience as an Engineering Technician II or four (4) years experience in technical civil engineering or related; with demonstrated Engineering Technician III skills. OR Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) or Associates Degree (AA) with two (2) years in civil engineering experience or related field; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience. Also requires journeyman knowledge in the field of permitting and development review. LANGUAGE SKILLS Proficient communication and vocabulary skills to understand engineering terms and instructions. Articulate with contractors and the public, by telephone and in person, to discuss specific permit related and road construction issues. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret e Page 2 . general scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Thorough knowledge of mathematic calculations as they apply to engineering and surveying functions including geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State drivers license. Ability to successfully complete various required training classes and obtain certificates necessary for functional skills performance, maintenance and improvement. ~THER SKILLS AND ABILITIES _quires a basic knowledge of associated risk management and loss control procedures related to permitting. Requires a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in right of way permitting. Requires and understanding of legal descriptions. Accurately and timely when performing engineering activities. Errors could have an adverse impact on the public and the County. Skilled in drafting and blueprint reading. Requires general knowledge of drafting, survey procedures and equipment, the use of computers, and the W.S.D.O.T./A.P.W.A. Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, and Municipal Construction. Understands standard policies and procedures of the Department. Ability to operate various survey equipment such as Electronic Distance Meter, simple drafting instruments, sampling and testing equipment, programmed computers, and motor vehicles. Ability to utilize spreadsheet and programs, typewriter, photocopier and radio equipment. Ability to work independently when executing the job assignments and goals enacted by management. Accuracy and good judgment when performing engineering activities. - Page 3 ~ Capable of performing outdoors work in a potentially dangerous environment, i.e. automobile traffic, heavy .uipment, quarry and pit sites, crushing, asphalt and concrete plants, forestry industry, etc. ability to spend fifty percent of work time in the office and fifty percent in the field. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, haodle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Ability to walk stairs, climb banks, ditches, steep slopes, walk on uneven ground at times during construction activities or while completing permitting inspection tasks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. aile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and automobile traffic as well as fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. Noise level may be moderate to loud while working on construction sites and/or on roadways where traffic is present. SKILL BAND POSITION: This position is part of the Engineering Technician Skill Band. . Page 4