Job Details

Management Support Technician

The City of Springfield is seeking a Right-of-Way Technician to assist the Survey Section in determining need and acquiring right-of-way rights for construction, reconstruction, relocation or improvement projects, including streets, utilities, and other City and public facilities. If you enjoy a collaborative environment where you can apply technical and legal knowledge to solve complex problems, this job may be for you!

Position includes generous medical package, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee's Retirement (PERS).

Training & Experience: The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Such ways to meet minimums includes:

• High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience maintaining records and providing administrative support (Technician I: B21)
• One year of specialized or technical training beyond high school with 2-3 years of experience related to right-of-way, real estate, or appraising (Technician II: B22)

License and Certification: A valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment (or within time frame outlined by state statue if moving from out of state), and ability to maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Right of Way Technician I License and Certification: Right of Way Certification (RWA) from the International Right of Way Association or ability to obtain within 36 months of hire.

Right of Way Technician II License and Certification: Right of Way Certification (RWA) required or equivalent certifications.

Selection and Interview Process: Top candidates will be invited to interview. As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system. The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.