Engineering Technician IV

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This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Monday, June 29.

Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application

on or before Sunday, June 28, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Bring your technical expertise to a role where no two days are the same. The City of Medford is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Engineering Technician IV to support important public works infrastructure projects that directly impact our community, from roadway and utility design to project inspection, contract coordination, and technical plan review.

In this role, you'll work alongside talented professionals and apply your experience in engineering technical support, project coordination, and public works project delivery to help move high-quality improvements from concept to construction. Whether in the field or in the office, you'll play a key role in helping keep Medford moving forward.

With a strong benefits package and a potential upcoming salary increase pending approval, this is a great time to consider the next step in your public works career. Join a team that values collaboration, service, and high-quality public infrastructure.

Required

Education and Experience:

* Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and

* Six (6) years of progressively responsible engineering technical experience.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, surveying, construction management, computer science, or specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience; or,

* Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.

Available Schedules:

* 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday

* Opportunity for an alternate/flexible schedule after the first 90-days, upon approval

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  

Potential upcoming pay increase:
Pending AFSCME ratification and City Council approval, this position is proposed to receive a 3% salary adjustment plus a 3% cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2026.

This position may be eligible for the following additional pay, up to a maximum of 10%:

* 5% for a Master's Degree

* 5% for a FE or FS Certificate, Professional Engineer or LS

* 5% for bilingual in Spanish

The anticipated hiring range for the Engineering Technician IV position is $36.17 (first step) to $37.98 or $39.87 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

* Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan

* Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the City

* Long-term disability insurance provided by the City

* Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

* Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee

* PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions

* Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually

* Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

* Develops, designs, and/or oversees, the completion of engineering drawings and plans for the alteration, improvement, or reconstruction of sewer systems, storm drain systems, wastewater treatment plant improvements, structures, streets, traffic signals, lighting, pedestrian facilities, and other public infrastructure.

* Packages, writes, and reviews special provisions and specifications for public contracts.  

* Develops project concepts; performing necessary computations; cost/benefit analysis; recommending design criteria; assisting in plan review processes.

* Computes material quantities and cost estimates.

* Solicits bids and prepares bidding documents for public contract advertising.

* Performs project management duties, including preparing contracts, change orders, and cost and pay estimates. Serves as liaison between City and contractor, checking progress of…