Engineering Technician 2 presso Pierce County, WA

About the Department

Position Duties

Why It's a great opportunity: In this customer and utility company facing Engineering Technician 2 position, you will be supporting the team by processing right-of-way permits, charging fees for the permits, and ensuring monthly billing is complete. You will use industry software such as GIS and Bluebeam, while also maintaining date on Excel and Adobe. Knowledge of permitting and civil engineering software will ensure projects in Pierce County are done correctly and with accountability. 

Why It's a great department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
 
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How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from providing excellent customer service and interdepartmental partnerships. Your knowledge of construction permitting processes, ability to explain technical data to all, and effective communication with local utilities will ensure your success. 

Your future in this role: In this role you will initially be in the office but over time will follow the rest of the team by being in office one day a week. You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Develops, updates and maintains paper and computerized files, records, and databases; retrieves reports, drawings, and plans. 
• Utilizes computer terminal to input and retrieve information; compiles data to produce useful reports. 
• Provides routine permit and franchise information and explains routine policies and procedures to the public in person, on the telephone and in writing. 
• Compiles data, and computes quantity and cost estimates. 
• Occasionally updates GIS database

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent. 
• Two or more years of progressively responsible technical engineering experience in one or more areas. 
• Additional technical training or education may substitute equally for the experience. 
• A valid driver’s license is required. 
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. 

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Other Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?