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Form of workPerforms supervisory or responsible, sub-professional engineering or planning work in the field or office involving the application of technical skills.
- Organizes and draws plans, profiles, and specifications for public works projects. Prepares or assists in preparing labor and material estimates. Computes quantities, and prepares property and assessment district descriptions. Locates utilities, and assists in field checking plans.
- Assists in the design of public works projects. May assist in structural design. Checks plans for accuracy.
- Computes areas and percentage rates of assessment for properties and for local improvement districts. Computes costs for each property, prepares preliminary assessment rolls and prepares final assessment rolls.
- Performs difficult drafting work, and conducts studies and surveys relating to land use planning, zoning, or traffic control. Processes zone changes, permits, and petitions. May supervise part time or subordinate employees.
- May assist on a survey crew, perform other office work, or perform snow removal as required.
- Supervises maintenance of water distribution system records.
- Operates a calculator, computer, reproduction machine, and drafting equipment.
- Performs related work as required.
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
- Education: Completion of two years of college (90 quarter credit hours or 60 semester credit hours) in Engineering related field to include algebra, trigonometry, surveying and drafting. Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for the above requirements.
- Experience: At least three years of experience in operating modern computer-aided drafting/design program. Additional experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year for year basis.
- License: Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
You must pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for employment by the City of Spokane. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
This examination consists of two examinations; an online written test and a pass/fail performance test that are required, prior to hiring. Scoring weights are assigned as follows:
- Multiple-choice Exam: 100%
- Test Date: December 19, 2023 or February 6, 2024
- Test Location: Civil Service Test Room, 4th Floor, City Hall, 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
- Approximate Duration of Examination:
- Written Examination: 2 hours
- Performance Examination: 1 Hour
- Plan Reading
- Mathematics
- Standards and Specifications
The passing candidates based on written test scores will take a 30 minute break and then must complete a performance examination. This is a pass/fail examination that is required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.Employment Type: Full-Time
