Why It's a Great Opportunity:
As Pierce County grows and creates a higher demand on utilities, there is an increased need for Engineering Technicians oversee and monitoring that growth. In this role you will have direct responsibility for preparing road vacations, road closures, license agreements, franchise agreements, oversize permits, and other specially assigned tasks. This great team ensures that when local utilities are moved, expanded, and repaired, that it happens according to code and has been properly permitted. You and your teammates will be directly involved in County’s progress and growth ensuring the smooth delivery of infrastructure improvements and increase services to County communities!
 
Why It's a Great Department: 
Planning and Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to grow 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 County roads, river levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
  Learn more about Planning and Public Works here. 
How to be Successful in the Role: 
As an Engineering Technician 3 with Pierce County, you will utilize your experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and learn or already have knowledge of the Pierce County GIS system. Researching records is extremely important in this role. You will use public websites as well as internal data bases and other historical records daily. You and your team will contribute to multiple projects, updates, and meetings which make communication, collaboration, and time management essential every day. Your past work ethic, time prioritization, decisiveness, and self-responsibility will ensure your success in this role.

Your Future in this Role: 
Supporting the County Engineer, a typical project involves various issues that impact Pierce County Rights-of-Way. Opportunities for various certifications outside of the county are available with support from the team. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.
 
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Research records involving Pierce County Rights-of-Way using internal and public online databases, hard copy files, maps and other records.
• Provides technical information and explains policies and procedures to the public, other staff or groups in person, on the telephone or in writing.
• Preparation and processing of utility franchise agreements, road vacations, and county license agreements.
• Prepare and process oversize load permits, general right-of-way permits, and road closure permits as needed.
• Take an active part in group meetings and provide opinions on best ways to solve right-of-way matters.
• Develops and maintains project files and other records.
• Attend Council meetings as required (Occasional).

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

• Two years of college or post-high school technical training and two or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Additional experience may substitute equally for the recruiting requirements.

Special Requirements: 

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position is required.
• Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a County-approved physical examination, may be required prior to appointment to the 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.

Salary range: From $37.90 to $48.18To 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 PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov 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. Applications 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, and/or 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 great place to live, work, and raise a family?