Engineering Technician

City of Kirkland, WA
$80,187.74 - $94,340.48 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Washington, Kirkland
Jan 24, 2025
Employer City of Kirkland Salary $80,187.74 - $94,340.48 Annually Location Kirkland WA 98033, WA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202100553 Location Public Works - Development Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit AFSCME Job Summary The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire an Engineering Technician! Why Kirkland? Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you! If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation. We also invest in you! Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees. Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details. Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of finding reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has reserved spots for City employees at local and regional providers, available at a discount. New employees gain access to Kirkland's reserved spots as soon as they start employment. Learn more! Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests. Job Summary Provide general engineering assistance to the public and developers as well as technical assistance in the review of private developments, maintenance programs, and public improvements. Essential Duties Provides general engineering information to the public including procedures, fee schedules, required permits, and construction standards. Reviews construction plans and specifications for developer-installed public improvements and makes revisions as necessary under established criteria in order to conform to City Codes, construction standards, and/or good engineering practices. Reviews private developments with respect to utility layout, storm drain management, and safety issues. Assures necessary modifications prior to approval by the Public Works Department. Receives permit applications for Right-of-Way and water/sewer connections. Calculates and collects fees and issues permits. Utilizes various computer software to perform above duties including word processors, spreadsheets, databases and specialized permit tracking software. Peripheral Duties Assists the Development Engineering Manager in fee control and cost accounting. Performs field inspections for side sewers and right-of-way permits. Maintains Permit and Security Logs and develops summary reports of permit activity. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with the public, consultants, contractors, and co-workers in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and engineering drawings. Ability to utilize PC based computer software programs. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 2 years' experience in Public Works construction or Engineering, or training in Engineering or a related field. Ability to run standard computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, etc. Other Working Conditions Work is performed in a typical office environment. Occasional site visits may be required where the incumbent could work in inclement weather. Selection Process Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.