Drafting Technician

Douglas PUD offers excellent working conditions and a competitive salary and benefit package. Employee benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, personal leave plan, paid holidays, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation programs with employer matching, Health Reimbursement Accounts with employer contributions, Voluntary Wellness Program, and training opportunities. Full benefit package may be viewed at https://www.uip-wa.org/douglas-pud.

The successful incumbent for this position will be hired within an annualized salary range of

$59,861 - $79,816

, depending on qualifications for the position. The maximum in this pay scale is $99,769. Pay above the midpoint to the maximum is typically reserved for employees with sustained performance and established longevity in the position at Douglas PUD.

How To Apply For This Job

Apply at https://douglaspud.org/work-with-us/job-listings/

Position Summary

The Drafting Technician uses Computer Aided Drafting software to perform drafting duties and support engineering design. The Drafting Technician is expected to work within the following drafting disciplines: electrical, structural, civil, mechanical, and architectural.

Essential Functions

Due to the nature and scope of the essential functions, the importance of personal interactions between this position, employees, customers, and other members of the public, and the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent, on-site attendance while working independently and with others.

This position is designated as safety sensitive.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Education And Experience

Associate’s degree in drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and at least two years of drafting experience. Two years of additional equivalent experience may be substituted for the required degree. Experience in land surveying or experience working closely with land surveyors is helpful.

Competency Requirements Safety: Demonstrates that safety is the top priority when performing any job duty or task; prioritizes personal safety and the safety of co-workers and the public.

Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.

Productivity: Is able to demonstrate completion of assigned tasks through work product and documentation. This will include evidence that clearly shows work was completed on time and with above average quality.

Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual respect with all co-workers.

Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts when redirected and develops methods to achieve results and remain accountable.

Professionalism: Interact daily with others in a professional manner. Treat others and be treated with respect; perform with integrity, honesty and professionalism; participate constructively in open communication; help to resolve issues and difficult situations in ways that reduce conflict and maintain good working relationships; improve work performance and take an active part in generating a mutually supportive environment. Recognize that diversity is an asset and value cultural, physical and professional differences.

Certifications

A valid driver's license and proof of good driving record is required for this position (will be verified upon job offer). Out-of-state candidates must acquire a Washington State driver's license within 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso; pull, push, or exert force; perform repetitive hand or arm motion; talk or hear. Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but the employee will perform fieldwork that requires the ability to walk on uneven terrain. Exposure to loud noises is frequent. Background screening In accordance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Douglas County Public Utility District #1 conducts post-offer background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

Salary/Compensation: $59,861 - $79,816 per year

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