Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician
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Job Description
The mission of the UFSWQD is toequitably reduce flood risk and prepare for and respond to flood emergencies by maintaining levees conveying water when necessary and finding innovative and naturebased ways to live with more water around us while supporting community safety and the regions economic vitality contributing to the health of the river and watershed planning for a more climateresilient future and promoting equity in all we do.
The UFSWQD manages the flood safety system in northern Multnomah County.The system prevents 8000 residents 60000 businesses 2000 acres of natural habitat and critical services such as Portland International Airport and the regions secondary supply of drinking water from being flooded by the Columbia River.
Description
This position is open from Monday March 10 until filled. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday March 30 2025 to be considered for the first review.
Join our dynamic team as an Engineering Technician with the UFSWQD where youll play a pivotal role in supporting a variety of exciting engineering projects! In this position youll provide technical expertise and develop collaborative solutions in system improvements agency projects and more working both in the office and out in the field. Youll assist with development reviews data collection stormwater modeling and help streamline processes for better efficiency. Whether youre organizing project files performing field surveys or assisting with technical tasks youll gain handson experience while contributing to the success of our agencys mission.
Engineering Technician is the entrylevel class in the Engineering Technician series. Engineering Technicians perform more standard to moderately difficult tasks and are more process oriented typically performing welldefined duties are assigned discrete portions of a larger project and exercise basic problemsolving skills.
Examples of Duties
Key Responsibilities:
Specifically the Engineering Technician:
- Explains UFSWQD development review procedures to permit applicants.
- Performs Tier I development review tasks in accordance with written directions and assists engineering staff to complete development reviews.
- Indexes files updates researches and compiles data from various sources.
- Collects summarizes and stores programmatic data to improve program effectiveness using computers source documents and other records according to established procedures.
- Provides administrative logistical and technical support to project and construction management staff by organizing and coordinating records files and databases; gathers records and evaluates data; assists with meetings document preparation and enforcement of standards or specifications.
- Performs data collection in the field such as surveying bathymetry collection asset inventories asset condition assessments and others as assigned.
- Completes assigned stormwater modeling support tasks including mapping and report assistance.
It is the duty of all employees to:
- Perform other duties as assigned;
- Strive to achieve the Mission Vision and Values of the organization;
- Perform the duties assigned during an emergency;
- Complete required Incident Command System training within 90 days of hire;
- Remain within a 10hour response time during the Districts Partial Emergency Activation or as specified by the Executive Director;
- Work well with community and be a strong ambassador for UFSWQD; Exemplify the workplace safety culture.
- Create a culture that promotes respect inclusion and equity for the diversity of people in our workforce and community.
Supervisory Duties:
The position has no supervisor or lead worker responsibility.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office365 applications; primarily Word Excel and Outlook
- Basic engineering and/or architectural terminology practices and procedures
- Basic arithmetic algebra geometry trigonometry and statistics related to engineering work
Skill & Ability to:
- Ability to read and interpret various kinds of maps architectural and engineering drawings construction plans and other technical materials and documents
- Perform basic engineering and mathematical computations; utilize specialized drafting engineering surveying or electronic tools materials and equipment
- Perform detailed work thoroughly neatly accurately and efficiently
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management and staff contractors and others encountered in the course of work
- Search and obtain information from such documents as engineering or architectural drawings regulations reports application forms manuals property records plans specifications and various kinds of maps graphs and construction plans; gather record and analyze data to prepare technical reports documents and recommendations
- Carry up to 50 pounds over uneven and sloped terrain
- Travel to and from work sites using district vehicles as needed
Education Experience and Special Requirements:
- High school degree or G.E.D. equivalent and 13 years of directly related working experience
- Valid state drivers license
Preferred skills & qualifications:
- Project management training or experience
- Knowledge of stormwater management principles and practices
- Experience using surveying equipment
- Bachelors degree in engineering or natural resources field preferred
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS software
Supplemental Information
Working Environment:Most UFSWQD office staff work a primarily hybrid schedule with occasional time in the office as determined by the Division Manager. UFSWQD reserves the right to change the remote work policy. Hours may vary but should fall between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. However there are projects that may require time in the field; exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions flowing water waterborne pathogens found in floodwater and offroad driving conditions; standing walking driving hiking digging and may be required to carry 50 pounds. Employees are required to utilize the appropriate PPE for their time in the field. During flood fighting season October 15th May 15th employees may be asked to perform levee and drainage inspections or serve in some capacity within the Districts Incident Management Team during emergencies. Position also requires availability during evening and weekends periodically to support community events sponsored by UFSWQD.
Accommodation:Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or nonsensory disabilities. Please contact Tracy Olmedo ator for any questions on accessibility or accommodation during the hiring process
Veterans Preference:Under Oregon Law qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans Preference when applying for UFSWQD positions. If you are a veteran and would like to request Veterans Preference for this job please provide qualifying documents (Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty DD Form 214 or 215; Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) with your application submittal in the attachments section. Documentation must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment for the applicant to receive Veterans Preference.
Equal employment opportunity:All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status familial status gender identity sexual orientation disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law.
This position is not represented.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
