Engineering Technician III

About the Role

This position provides advanced technical support to the Project Management and Contracts sections. Serving as the Inspection Coordinator, the role performs specialized work related to building inspections, maintenance, and repair services for county facilities. It independently manages the Regulatory Agency inspection process, requiring a working knowledge of building codes and the ability to interpret and communicate complex regulatory requirements.

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report during emergencies or inclement weather. It requires issuance of a procurement card and adherence to all related policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and maintain a monthly schedule of all inspections and tests.
• Ensure timely resolution of deficiencies and coordinate follow-up actions with regulatory agencies, contractors, internal staff, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records for all inspections and tests within the county’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other record-keeping systems.
• Review and approve contractor proposals, cost estimates, and invoices for inspection-related work, and complete necessary payment approval documentation.
• Oversee corrective actions for failed inspections, assign repair tasks to Assistant Project Managers (APMs), track completion, and schedule re-inspections as needed.
• Manage all inspection-related work orders through final resolution.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education, plus four years of engineering technical support work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record check.

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge in the practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for design, maintenance, or production of approved plans, permits, or construction.
• Thorough knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and/or statistics and their applications for project completion and problem-solving.
• Thorough knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the appropriate technical field.
• Thorough knowledge of methods and equipment used in engineering construction and inspection.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with safety practices.
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to prepare accurate drawings and maps.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to process information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, or verifying data accurately to document field notes.
• Ability to evaluate whether plans, specifications, permits, or inspection results comply with standards or meet specification requirements.
• Ability to estimate technical and/or resource requirements for project development.
• Ability to review and interpret technical documents such as maps, plans, or schematics to plan work.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct abnormalities and malfunctions in equipment and technical processes.
• Ability to design, analyze, and effectively use systems, components, and methods within the framework of quality control and continuous improvement.
• Ability to enter and maintain information utilizing software or adaptive devices.
• Ability to create graphical representations.
• Ability to select, utilize, and maintain tools and technology, including adaptive tools and new technology to facilitate work or a process.
• Ability to collect, compile, and interpret research data.
• Ability to respond to sensitive complaints, provide detailed technical explanations, and resolve sensitive issues.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships and work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of building codes related to state-mandated testing of life safety, vertical transportation, and other code-regulated building sub-systems within county buildings.
• At least two years of experience in Facilities Management, Construction, or other building trade industries.
• At least two years of experience documenting and recording technical information in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• At least two years of customer service experience.
• At least one year of experience scheduling and coordinating complex activities in facility management, construction, or other building trade industries.
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite software, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, climb ladders, stand, bend, and carry items under 10 pounds.
• Must be able to drive a county vehicle.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.