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The Position Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204 Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab.

Union Representation: PROTEC17 Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. The Engineering Technicians II for the City of Portland perform specialized support on technical assignments of moderate to advanced difficulty applying scientific and technical knowledge and using independent judgment in the areas of engineering, construction and/or permit processing.

They are utilized in multiple bureaus and specific tasks may vary depending on the position. What you'll get to do: Assist engineers and project leads in a variety of projects to improve and maintain the City of Portland's infrastructure Provide technical support on plan review, research, technical writing, map reading, and data query and management Conduct field inspections and investigations Use sophisticated computer software, database, GIS/mapping tools, and drafting tools to provide project/program support Provide explanations on policies and procedures to the public to achieve understanding, cooperation, and compliance with codes Produce a variety of technical materials, correspondence, documents, plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules and ensure quality control and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and policies of a variety of projects and processes About the current vacancies: Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT): The ADA Ramp Division provides ADA ramp design for various entities within the City of Portland. This Division provides primary design, and support, for the PBOT MO Sidewalks Section.

This Division also provides primary design support for the City's Ramps by Request Program. Also, we provide design support for the Portland Water Bureau, the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and special design requests. The Engineering Technician II position serves a role essential to the core functions of the ADA Ramp Division.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties. The successful candidate will fulfil a role, with all team members, to provide ADA ramp design needed to achieve the City's commitment to provide accessibility for all Portlander's. What you will get to do: Work independently and in a collaborative environment Work in an environment where the entire staff supports each other Work in the field performing design and data collection Collect and process data to create technical documents Use varied software to create technical documents Collaborate with a variety of City staff to create comprehensive designs Who you are: Organized Accomplished Communicator Problem Solver An Open-Minded Collaborator Possess Time Management Skills Willing to Work Outdoors Bureau of Environmental Services (BES): The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) BES manages Portland's wastewater and storm-water infrastructure to protect public health and the environment.

We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization, and a leader in preserving and restoring watershed health. We provide sewage and storm-water collection and treatment services to accommodate Portland's current and future needs. We protect the quality of surface and ground waters and conduct activities that plan and promote healthy ecosystems in our watersheds.

BES technicians play a supportive role in plan review and analysis, stormwater facility and sewer system design, construction management, construction project management and/or system planning and modeling. BES staffs Engineering Technician II positions in the following work groups: Engineering Services, Delivery Programs, Integrated Planning, Project Management Office, Operations & Maintenance, and Technical Services. Questions?: Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications: Experience with engineering and/or architectural terminology basic principles

Experience in clearly presenting technical information in various forms including oral, written, and graphic. Ability to coordinate small scale projects and/or provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders with knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice. Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively Ability to work in a goal-oriented work environment Applicant must also possess: A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between June 15, 2026, and June 29, 2026 Required Application Materials: Resume Answers to Supplemental Questions Optional Application Materials: Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date. Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments. To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement

Application Tips: Your answers to the Supplemental Questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions.. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application

It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of June 29, 2026 An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their answers to supplemental questions and resume, weighted 100%. Your answers to the supplemental questions and resume will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required before establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 6, 2026 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Please note that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Please note that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD Step 6: Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Did you know. The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

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