PLEASE NOTE
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume. The resume should include both months and years of previous and/or current employment. The cover letter must summarize professional and academic drafting experience. To expedite the process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
Incomplete materials will not be considered.
Although the position is Open until Filled, applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
CONTRACT RATE
In addition to the starting Contract Rate of $28.27, Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), holidays and personal leave accrual.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Drafting Superintendent, this position creates and maintains engineering documents for District systems, equipment and facilities, such as hydro power generation plants, electrical transmission and distribution systems, fiber optic distribution systems, parks, fish hatchery facilities, water/wastewater systems, and general office facilities.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position. Secondary functions (SF) are activities not fundamental to the job and may need to be relaxed to accommodate an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability. In the aggregate, secondary functions typically account for less than 15% of the job scope.
No. EF/SF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 75% Prepare & maintain (from design to “as built”) mechanical, civil, electrical, architectural, structural and GIS type drawings as assigned. Retrieve, collect, and file engineering documents.
2. EF 15% Research and locate accurate plans and drawings and provide copies to District project management, engineering, real estate, or other operational staff.
3. EF 5% Perform field data collection as needed.
4. SF 5% May assist surveyors in field work or perform cartography mapping.
5. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
One (1) year of academic drafting from a college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates degree or certificate in an engineering related field such as CAD drafting is desired.
Experience:
Requires one (1) year experience performing engineering drafting or similar duties using AutoCAD based software.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
A working knowledge of drafting terminology, principles, techniques, and equipment. Ability to use drafting instruments skillfully and accurately. Ability to transfer data from "as built" drawings to master drawings with accuracy and neatness. Ability to perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Ability to operate computer aided drafting equipment and AutoCAD based software. Will be required to successfully pass drafting test administered by District.
Language Skills:
Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to use general office equipment including computers, printers, plotters, scanners, copy machines and other miscellaneous office equipment. Incumbents are also required to be able to use AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and engage in repetitive motion using the hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; 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 and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)