ENGINEER TECH I

Position:                ENGINEER TECH I

Salary Range:        $24.60 - $30.18 FULL TIME

Duties:                   Provides technical advice, cost estimates, and field services associated with construction, routing, permitting, easement acquisition, inspection, mapping, design, and staking of electrical power lines. Provides technical advice and computer troubleshooting to City departments.    

Qualifications:       Considerable knowledge of electrical theory; surveying; National Electric Safety Code; working knowledge of computer software programs including, but not limited to AutoCAD, Excel, Access, Word, and infrastructure Map Server and SQL database; utility practices and operations; standard electric utility construction practices; safety compliance; installation, planning, work processes, and inspections of electric system operations; math; knowledge and/or experience with SCADA.  Working knowledge of computer network connectivity, protocols, network security devices, network types, including common operating systems such as Windows—able to diagnose and offer repair instructions remotely as well as in person.  Strong computer skills with AutoCAD mapping, surveying; verbal and written communication skills; customer service skills; organizational and planning skills; time management skills; problem-solving skills; and, analytical skills. Possession of or ability to secure possession of a valid driver license. CPR/First Aid certification is required within six (6) months from date of hire. 

Experience and

Training:                Minimum of two years’ experience and an Associate Degree in Engineering or an electrical related field is preferred.  High School graduation or the equivalent GED is required.

Method of

Selection:              Evaluation of candidate's background from application form.  Those applicants who appear best qualified as determined by a screening committee may be interviewed.

Application:           Applications may be obtained from Human Resources Dept., City Hall, P.O. Box 6, Milton-Freewater, OR  97862, (541) 938-8243, or on the City’s website at www.mfcity.com.  Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department in City Hall no later than 12:00 noon, Tuesday, August 1, 2017.  Disability accommodations made in the recruitment process upon request.

The City of Milton-Freewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability.