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NEOGOV · 11 hours ago

Engineering Technician III - Transportation (2025 Salary)

Lacey, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$7,323.46/mo - $8,708.94/mo

3+ years exp

The City of Lacey is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Transportation Division and enhance community safety and mobility. This role involves collecting and analyzing traffic data, conducting traffic studies, and providing support for roadway design and public inquiries.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Regularly takes initiative in recommending changes in work methods, policies, and procedures to improve levels of service delivery and improve overall operating efficiencies

Monitors day-to-day operations and anticipates and troubleshoots problems where needed

Responds quickly and appropriately to citizen inquiries, requests for service, and/or complaints. Handles complaints and answers citizen inquiries regarding public work issues to best of ability. Follows through if unable to answer the question at the moment

Routinely detects and prevents errors or mistakes that would prove costly or could seriously disrupt a city service or project

Represents the City at inter-agency meetings, committee meetings, or with contractors or citizen groups as assigned. Prepare agendas, lead meetings and take meeting minutes related to section work

Safely operate a vehicle to and from offsite facilities, inspection locations, or other locations necessary to perform assigned work. Uses computer(s) to perform engineering tasks related to section work, preparation of spreadsheets, design work, engineering modeling, AutoCAD, GIS, Bluebeam and other programs

Usually perceives when non-routine activities are required and offers help without needing to be asked. Makes efforts to modify workload to assist with an emergent problem, assignment, or project whenever feasible

Maintain accurate schedules for work, review work for accuracy, coaches or trains other staff as appropriate, and ensures timely completion of work. Refers all performance issues to immediate supervisor for resolution and participates in joint problem solving as appropriate

May be assigned to assist with engineering work for another section (i.e. survey, utility mapping, construction inspection, plan review, design, transportation or drafting)

Participates as a member of the project management team for City public works construction projects. This includes ensuring project records conform to City, state and federal requirements, making revisions, and other project related records and correspondence

May perform limited section supervision responsibilities in absence of section supervisor

Manages and conducts all aspects of collecting transportation data including; traffic counts, turning movements, collision reports, speed studies, signal timing and intersection information. Compiles the data into reports, databases, and GIS. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency and safety

First point of contact for citizens with transportation questions. Responds to customer requests and complaints regarding all traffic concerns such as speeding, signage, congestion, signals, site distance, traffic calming, etc. Provides appropriate information, conducts a site evaluation, and provides recommendations and alternatives in a timely fashion. Initiates work order for any necessary minor improvements such as signing or striping. Based on findings, makes recommendations for major improvements or projects

Uses the latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D for engineering design work and updating the City's mapping and records systems

Performs project engineer tasks such as conducting studies, preliminary field surveys, and researching issues and alternatives

Calculates intersection level of service or signal timing plans using HCM, SIDRA, SYNCHRO, or other appropriate software. Routinely, reviews intersection level of service and signal timing plan to ensure efficient and safe operations. Makes proactive recommendations to improve service and maintain safety. Works with an Engineer to develop and implement timing plans

Assists with the review of Traffic Impact Analysis submitted by developers and calculates traffic mitigation fees. Presents findings in written form to Transportation Manager

May be assigned to lead and/or direct technical support staff on assigned projects which entail a relatively typical transportation design and can be anticipated to present few and/or minor engineering design complexities

Assist with pavement management survey; visually inspects and rates the condition of City's streets and recommend rehabilitation methods and priorities; assists with compiling data into the Pavement Management report

Qualification

AutoCAD Civil 3DTraffic data analysisGISEngineering modelingMicrosoft OfficeSurveying techniquesTechnical engineeringCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

An Associate's Degree in civil engineering technology or related field AND three (3) years of work experience performing technical engineering or surveying work with emphasis in the area of assigned section responsibilities

A High School Diploma or GED AND five (5) years of work experience performing technical engineering or surveying work with emphasis in the area of assigned section responsibilities

Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques

Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire OR must obtain within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act

Benefits

Medical - Choice of Regence BlueShield (PPO) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO) plans offered through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Trust.

Vision - VSP with low co-pays

Dental – Choice of Willamette or Delta Dental plans and orthodontia coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Program that provides resources to employees, their immediate family (including dependent children) and anyone living in the employee’s household. The EAP can provide help with matters such as stress/anxiety, parenting, grief, workplace issues, legal services, financial services, and more.

Employer paid life insurance plan

Employer paid long term disability plan

Employer paid accidental death and dismemberment plan

96 Hours of Vacation on Accrual Basis (increasing with years of service)

11 Paid Holidays

2 Floating Holidays

8 Hours Sick Leave Accrued per Month

Jury Duty/Military Leave

Bereavement Leave

State retirement pension plan – Includes employer paid contributions to the State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)- two options MissionSquare and DRS

Social Security benefit (for Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) covered staff) – Our Employee Benefits include employer paid contributions to Social Security and Employees pay the employee portion of Social Security tax.

HRA/VEBA plan- A designated monthly amount (a City and/or employee contribution) is paid into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account.

1% Benefit - Employer provides a 1% contribution of your monthly salary pre-tax towards two options; 1) applied to insurance premium amount owed for dependent coverage or invested into a 457 deferred compensation account; OR a cash disbursement amount applied to your check monthly but the amount is taxed.

Optional plans for additional life insurance, disability, and accident coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan - employees can contribute pre-tax contributions toward IRS allowed, qualifying medical and/or daycare expenses.

The City has a robust employee Wellness program that offers a variety of resources and activities for employee well-being.

In recognition of Commute Trip reduction efforts, the City of Lacey provides flexible and alternative work schedules for many of our workforce positions.

The City promotes a learning environment and encourages opportunities for employees to continue to grow in their positions and careers. The City offers tuition reimbursement (as outline in City Personnel Policies) for eligible employees.

Employees are also eligible to apply to The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.