Engineering Technician III - Development Services
Engineering Technician III - Development Services
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$ 67970 - 86750
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Summary
- This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled forMonday April 14th.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Sunday April 13th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.Are you a detailoriented engineering professional ready to take the next step in your career Join the City of Medford as an Engineering Technician III in our Development Services division! In this pivotal role youll work closely with engineers developers contractors and the public to review building permits process development applications calculate system development charges (SDCs) and ensure infrastructure projects run smoothly from plan to plat.
If you thrive in a collaborative fastpaced environment where your technical knowledge makes a tangible difference in community growth wed love to hear from you. Bring your expertise to a team that values precision collaboration and community impact.
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Four 4 years of technical related engineering experience.
- Bachelors degree in any specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four 4 years of experience; or
- Associates degree in areas of study listed above may substitute for two 2 years of experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.
Available Schedule:- 8 hours daily Monday Friday
Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the AFSCMEemployee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
**Scheduled salary increases and a potential 2.5 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) are anticipated effective July 1 2025**
Additional Supplemental Compensation for a maximum of 10 differential:- 5 for Masters Degree
- 5 for FE or FS Certificate Professional Engineer or LS
- 5 Spanish/English bilingual pay
- 2.5 for GIS Professional Certification
The anticipated hiring range for theEngineering Technician IIIposition is $32.68(first step) to $34.31or $36.03(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education experience andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:- Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family paid at 100 by the City with the opportunity to buyup to a lower deductible plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy value of $50000 paid by the City
- Longterm disability insurance provided by the City
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRAVEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
- PERS is 100 fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees 6 contributions
- Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning
Additional Benefits:- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
- Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7
Examples of Job Duties
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Produces processes files and maintains a variety of records maps plans permits property descriptions and other technicalrelated information.
- Assists the public with a variety of inquiries and requests for information related to public works services; pursues and resolves citizen complaints in the area of expertise.
- Consults with and provides information to contractors developers other departments agencies and the public.
- Prepares a variety of reports related to activities in assigned area of responsibility.
- Assists in preparing City Council agenda commentaries; attends meetings and represents the Public Works Department.
- The scope of the assigned area will depend on the departmental structure and is as the discretion of the Public Works director.
Positions assigned to Development Services are responsible for:
- Reviewing and processes residential commercial and industrial building permits.
- Computing appropriate System Development Charges (SDC).
- Preparing Public Works Staff Reports for development applications.
- Reviewing final plat submittals.
- Computing final plat fees.
- Coordinate manage and reviews financial security for public improvement projects.
- Calculating SDC credits and coordinates disbursements.
- Computing material quantities and cost estimates.
- Interacting with other staff developers contractors engineers surveyors and the general public in relation to development projects.
- Interacting and collaborating with field inspectors.
Other Functions of the Position:- Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
- Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
- Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
- Fosters an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
- Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
Competencies:Customer Orientation Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Drive/Energy Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the City. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in todays organizations. They know that a healthy work/life balance is important to sustained energy. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.
Initiative Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They dont wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen.
Integrity Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Learning Agility Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge. They are curious and want to know why. They learn quickly and use new information effectively. They create and foster a culture of interest curiosity and learning.
Positive Impact Effective performers make positive impressions on those around them. They are personable selfconfident and generally likable. They are optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do and their excitement is contagious. They energize those around them.
Sensitivity Effective performers value and respect the concerns and feelings of others. In the workplace this compassion translates into behaviors that communicate empathy toward others respect for the individual and appreciation of diversity among team members and the public.
Team Player Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources respond to requests from other parts of the organization and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
Technology Savvy Effective performers use technology to be successful int their organizational role. They value technology and understand the necessity of leveraging it to stay productive and competitive. They are proactive in investigating and adopting new technologies to achieve competitive advantage.
Written Communication Effective performers write clearly and concisely composing informative and convincing memos emails letters reports and other documents. Regardless of the format they are able to use the written language to convey both substance and intent with accuracy.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Performs work indoors in an office environment with regulated and minimal environmental conditions. This role involves time spent sitting at a desk working on a computer. The noise level is typically moderate to medium. When fieldwork is required you will be exposed to the elements (rain heat cold) and work within congested traffic areas. The outside work environment can include walking on uneven terrain. This environment may also include interactions with the public.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. This position requires extended periods of standing walking and sitting. Must be able to crouch bend stoop twist turn and balance. The employee regularly operates various office equipment including computers printers copy machines calculators and telephones. Good eyesight hearing balance and dexterity are required.Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
- It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
- Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
- This position is open until filled. For first consideration apply byApril 14 2025.
- Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
- Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Use of AIGenerated Content in Employment Applications
Employment with the City of Medford can be competitive often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicants unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use ofAIgenerated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:- Criminal history background investigation
- Favorable driving record
- Clear drug screen following federal law
- Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:- If you have questions about the job posting please contact the Human Resources department at.
- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215 must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contactor email:.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
