Engineering Technician (Field/Inspection), Closes 04/08/26

Ellensburg Washington•Ellensburg, WA

About The Position

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Engineering Technician (field/inspection) in the Public Works Department. This position provides a wide range of engineering services to internal and external customers including a variety of administrative, technical, and customer service duties. CORE VALUES: All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school, with preference in Civil Engineering
One (1) year related experience
Valid driver’s license or have ability to obtain one prior to employment and maintain an insurable driving record.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or have the ability to obtain within a reasonable time period as approved by the supervisor.
Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; considerable knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities.
Skilled in operating the listed tools and equipment; must be proficient in the use of computers and programs such as Microsoft 365, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GPS and Survey Equipment, and SmartGov software; must have the ability to quickly learn new technology and programs required to perform the essential functions.
Ability to establish and maintain cordial and collaborative working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials and the public; must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner verbally and in writing; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and the public; ability to present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public in a manner suitable to different audiences.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required for this position.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports; ability to draft business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Thorough understanding of the City’s Public Works and Development Standards to assist the PW Development Supervisor in completing plan review of private development projects.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.