Engineering Technician - Seasonal Promotional

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Public Works Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR100235
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**** Employee Type:
** Seasonal Benefitted (Seasonal)
** Department:
** County Road
** Salary:**$24.06 - $30.01 per hour
** Overtime Eligibile:
** Yes
* * Job Posting Date Range:
** 02/13/2026 - Until Filled
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* Job Summary:

** This recruitment may be used to fill up to two (2) SEASONAL, benefitted positions.
WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the PROTEC
17 bargaining unit applying prior to 2/27/26.
The position allocated to this class performs entry level engineering technical support work in the field or office under the direct supervision of a technician of a higher classification, supervisor and/or Engineer. This class differs from other Engineering Technician classes by the emphasis on training. Training and instruction will be available to aid in completion of the following duties.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Assists on survey crew as brush cutter, stake-driver or flag person and performs various survey duties as instructed.
* Assists on construction inspection crew; as ticket writer/receiver, load counter or other duties as directed by the supervising inspector.  Assists materials inspector in taking samples.
* Performs limited mathematical calculations such as computing elevations from survey field notes.
* Plots road profile and cross section elevations, measures cross section end areas with a planimeter; traces and draws on less complex engineering drawings; operates calculators (EDP equipment) and various drafting equipment.
* Performs inventories, data gathering, checking and input for systems such as traffic, drainage, GIS, GPS.  Works with CRIS, GIS systems on data input and output regarding inventory system.
* Researches records for past inventories, sorts and analyzes.
* Locates, identifies, photographs, categorizes, measures, and otherwise describes various aspects of the management system that may include guardrail, drainage, utilities, signs and other objects.
* Performs calculations, traffic counts, or other engineering analyses as necessary to determine the adequacy of these items.
* Installs traffic control signs and pavement markings, and maintenance of electrical traffic control devices.
* Picks up and delivers plans, equipment, supplies, etc., by foot or vehicle.
* Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* Two (2) years of related Post High School work experience, education and/or training which displays an ability to perform the work.
* Post High School work experience may be substituted for by completion of coursework in mathematics (arithmetic, algebra and geometry) and/or engineering for which college credit was earned.
* Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Knowledge of mathematical computations.
* Knowledge of safety precautions.
* Knowledge of customer service techniques.
* Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
* Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
* Ability to make mathematical computations in arithmetic, algebra and geometry.
* Ability to learn to apply the concepts of trigonometry and physics as required by the position.
* Ability to learn to hand letter neatly and legibly in ink and/or in pencil.
* Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time under all types of weather conditions.
* Ability to learn technical engineering procedures.
* Ability to deal with citizens in a calm courteous manner.
* Ability to follow written or…