Wastewater Designer IV
King County
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Design
Posted on September 13, 2019
- Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all.
Clean Water & Beyond
Be part of the "Utility of the Future"
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an office environment and includes some field investigations at wastewater treatment facilities of various types throughout King County. Field work may require entry into hazardous confined spaces such as pump station wet wells and treatment plant structures.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is overtime eligible, with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Overtime work is rare but may be required to suit operational scheduling or emergency repairs. The regular workweek is full-time 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of an engineer, and with minimal instruction, perform skilled AutoCAD design and drafting duties, specializing in the civil and mechanical disciplines, for a wastewater treatment facility program. Routinely perform field inspections and surveys. Research and verify data, develop plans, prepare layouts and final drawings.
This Special Duty Assignment or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position is approved for 3 years.
To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About.aspx
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision.aspx
King County Benefits link:
https://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/benefits.aspx- Job Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Perform multi-discipline CAD design and drafting using Autodesk's Civil 3D, Revit, and Plant 3D software
- Perform AutoCAD drafting duties with coordination from engineers and other project team members.
- Utilize a full range of graphic techniques, drafting equipment, and materials to produce drawings.
- Perform field surveys and inspections. Make on-site measurements and markups for use in the preparation of as-built drawings.
- Prepare progress reports, field notes, cross-reference logs and other data for permanent records.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide strong attention to detail and follow-up.
Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and
gains their trust and respect.
Perseverance
Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; doesn't give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Planning
Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
Technical Learning
Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars. Utilize 3D software. Revit, 3D Civil, MEP
The ideal candidate should have:- Associate degree, two years of college, or two years of technical school training, in civil or mechanical engineering, drafting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six years of experience as a civil, mechanical, structural, architectural or electrical drafter in a high production, engineering design office is required.
- Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and capability of practical application to engineering designs.
- Proficiency in the production of complex technical graphic layouts with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of codes such as uniform building code, national electrical code and uniform plumbing code.
- The successful candidate will need to provide a complete 5-year driving abstract prior to a final job offer
Design and drafting 3D experience producing bid documents for wastewater facility construction and modification, with a focus in Civil and Mechanical disciplines.
For a full job description see: http://hrd.kingcounty.gov/ccs/ccsDetails.aspx
Designer IV.
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION:
A Valid Washington State Driver's License
APPLICATIONS PROCESS:- King County application, http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing qualifications for position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some physical skill and effort is required to perform inspections. Lifting and carrying material and equipment will not exceed 50 lbs., typically.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Technical Employee's Association (TEA).
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Diana Eberly
Senior Human Resource Analyst
206-477-6899
Diana.eberly@kingcounty.gov
King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.