Evidence / Engineering Technician

Talbott Associates Inc; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbott Associates, Inc is seeking an Evidence Technician to support the lead technician with labeling, transporting, storing, and billing legal evidence, and to process photographic evidence. The role includes lab cleanliness, some field operations, and facilities maintenance.

It requires a high school diploma (some college preferred), the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a valid driver’s license. Forklift experience is a plus, and basic carpentry skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly.
• Basic carpentry and mechanical aptitude beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Labeling, transporting, storing, and billing of legal evidence.
• Process photography evidence created by other investigators and engineers.
• Lab cleanliness and organization.
• Some field operations.
• Facilities maintenance including light landscaping.
• Mechanical aptitude: understands how components fit and function.
• Attention to detail: produces accurate work and catches issues early.
• Ownership: takes responsibility for evidence, records, deadlines and follow-through.
• Multitasking: manages several assignments with quality.
• Self-motivation: works with limited oversight.
• Integrity: handles sensitive materials with discretion.
• Organization: maintains orderly evidence, workspace, records, and digital files.
• Communication: provides timely, clear updates and documents work clearly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Communication skills

Lifting ability

Forklift experience

Carpentry skills

Driver's license

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description Talbott Associates, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm that delivers unbiased, independent professional opinions grounded in sound engineering principles. The team produces clear, concise reports that support attorneys, insurance adjusters, and a wide range of industry clients. With more than 150 years of combined forensic and consulting experience and involvement in approximately 20,000 assignments, TAI is recognized for its depth of expertise. The firm also provides expert testimony when needed, supporting complex technical and legal matters. TAI primarily serves the Northwestern United States, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Skills

• Strong attention to details
• Clean and organized
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Forklift experience a plus but can train
• Basic carpentry skills
• Must have valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma, some college preferred

Job Duties - Assist lead technician with general duties including

• Labeling, transporting, storing, and billing of legal evidence
• Process photography evidence created by other investigators and engineers
• Lab cleanliness and organization
• Some field operations
• Facilities maintenance including light landscaping
• Mechanical aptitude: Understands how physical components, equipment, and assemblies fit together and function.
• Attention to detail: Produces accurate work and recognizes inconsistencies before they become problems.
• Ownership: Takes responsibility for assigned evidence, records, deadlines, and follow-through.
• Multitasking: Effectively manages several assignments, priorities, and deadlines while preserving quality.
• Self-motivation: Works productively with limited oversight and identifies what needs to be done.
• Integrity: Handles sensitive materials, records, and information with discretion and professionalism.
• Organization: Maintains orderly evidence, workspace, records, and digital files.
• Communication: Provides timely, clear updates and documents work in a manner others can rely on.