Job Opening

POSITION Engineer Tech
LOCATION Davenport, Washington
DEPARTMENT Lincoln County Public Works
STATUS Full-time; Non-exempt
SALARY Grade 1 Step 1 @ $2,606 to Grade 2 Step 6 @ $3,755. The Engineering Services Division is looking for a person with Grade 2 skills but will take a look at any interested person.
BENEFITS
$495.00 current employer paid toward medical/dental/vision insurance
Annual leave accrues at one (1) day per month and increases with years of service (available for use after six (6) months)
Sick leave accrues at one (1) day per month
2 Floating annual days as named by the employee and approved by the employer
9 paid Holidays per year (a 10th day when Dec. 24th falls on a Mon., Tues., Wed., or Thurs.)
Automatic enrollment into union membership
Eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan
Eligible to participate in a cafeteria plan
Automatic enrollment in a Safeco Life Insurance plan with participation in medical plan
Automatic enrollment in the Washington State retirement plan
OPENING DATE Jun 11, 2007
CLOSING DATE Open until filled
GENERAL PURPOSE Perform engineering activities including data collection, design preparation, maintenance of engineering records and other related technical support. May perform any phase of public works construction and “as-built” inspections to assure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
MINUMUM QUALIFICATION Requires knowledge equivalent to that received through graduation from high school, plus additional pre-engineering or related course work in vocational training or college level courses, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Requires full scope of knowledge of preliminary civil engineering design and drafting as related to construction and public works projects. Requires extensive knowledge of engineering construction terms and methods, including construction inspection procedures. Demonstrates ability to use algebraic formulas, trigonometry tables, and statistical mathematics to accomplish the level of works described herein. Requires the ability to interpret and communicate engineering plans and specifications. Previous experience desirable of sufficient length of time to prove competency in the skill area, including supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington State Driver’s License with no restrictions is required. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing.
APPLICATION The position(s) will be filled through the current applicant file, and by any other applications received or postmarked by July 13, 2007.
Submit Letter of interest and application to:
Lincoln County Public Works Department
27234 SR 25 N.
Davenport, WA 99122
FAX: 509-725-4467
509-725-7041
rtbecker@co.lincoln.wa.us