Engineering Technician

Position: Engineering Technician 2
Current employees:
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$34.82 - $42.83 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 25, 2026

The Opportunity:

* only apply for this position once
* OVERVIEW

The Department of Community Services (DCS), Survey Section is looking for a full-time Engineering Technician 2!

As part of DCS, the Multnomah County Survey Section is responsible for restoring and maintaining Public Land Corners, reviewing, filing and indexing work submitted by land surveyors and providing survey support for capital improvement and other county projects.

We're seeking an experienced survey technician to work in the field and the office in support of surveying work. We are looking for candidates with the ability to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. This position is an exceptional opportunity for a fully qualified professional that is proficient in performing surveying duties and who also has the ability to supervise survey staff in the absence of the crew leader.

Your main duties will include:

* Operate, adjust and maintain survey instruments and help train survey personnel in the use of equipment

* Search and locate public land corners, check and reset public land corners as needed.

* Perform moderately complex survey computations in support of projects

* Set and verify survey monumentation relating to plat checks and road legalization before entering in the public record

* Perform research, computations, review, and drafting support on public land corner and other projects as assigned

Who We Are

DCS's mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a unique group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections and operations support. This department is incredibly diverse and your role will be too.

What We Can Offer You

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our website.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications /Transferable Skills*:

* Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering or surveying technology, construction management, or related field; AND

* Two years of increasingly responsible experience survey technology or civil engineering

* Valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications /Transferable Skills*:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.

* Land Surveying Intern/Land Surveyor-in-Training certification by the State of Oregon

* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to problem solve collaboratively as part of a team or individually

* Interpret and apply federal, state and local rules, laws, standards, regulations and policies to assigned work

* Transferable skills:
Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet:

Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

* Online application:
Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

* Attach a resume:
Indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the online application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.

* Cover letter (optional):
This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested…