Engineering Technician I-III (Survey)

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a technical position responsible for providing support to the Engineering Department. The technician will perform general engineering duties, including CAD drafting, improvement plan and permits review and site inspections requiring technical training equivalent to that represented by an associate degree, technical school, or previous experience.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports supervisor to plan, manage, and execute capital improvement program (CIP) civil infrastructure projects.
• Drafts correspondence and reports.
• Reviews documents and comments on plans for conformance with City standards.
• Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Certificate/Licensures CAD or Engineering related program.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to make field inspections, analyze and recommend solutions.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• Demonstration of effective communication skills across a varied organization.
• Proficient technical knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of engineering and surveying systems and methods.
• Ability to assess field construction conditions and make recommendations.
• Knowledge, experience with and understanding of building, plumbing and electrical codes.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs tasks to include all Engineering Technician I duties and responsibilities.
• Assists and mentors Engineering Technician I personnel.
• Under the technical guidance and support of the Supervisor:
  1. Utilizes to produce minor designs of roadways, utilities, earthwork, intersection improvements, paths, sidewalks, and related projects.
  2. Reviews plans and permits, and technical specification packages for compliance with established City, State or civil design standards and codes.
  3. Researches and prepares presentations to citizens and citizen/advocacy groups, private development community, the Planning Commission, Mayor and Board meetings, Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC).
  4. Produce plans, exhibits and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Drafts correspondence and reports.
• Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of engineering technician experience or experience with regulatory agency and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Proficient technical knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• Completion of coursework in Land Surveying and/or Land Surveying related coursework.
• Experience working on a Land Survey Field Crew with GPS, Total Stations, and Electronic Differential Levels.
• Experience or training with Survey related computation programs and GIS applications.
• Demonstration of effective communication skills across a varied organization.
• Knowledge, experience with and understanding of building, plumbing and electrical codes.
• Working knowledge of engineering and survey systems and methods.
• Ability to assess field construction conditions and make recommendations.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs tasks to include all Engineering Technician I & II duties and responsibilities.
• Assists and mentors Engineering Technician I & II personnel.
• Serves as representative for the Division Supervisor in their absence.
• Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree and/or Certificate from Technical School.
• Five (5) years of engineering technician experience or experience with regulatory agency and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Proficient technical knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to make field inspections, analyze and recommend solutions.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• Possession of a Land Surveyor in Training Certificate.
• Possession of a Certified Survey Technician Certificate.
• Completion of coursework in Land Surveying and/or Land Surveying related coursework.
• Experience working on a Land Survey Field Crew with GPS, Total Stations, and Electronic Differential Levels.
• Experience or training with Survey related computation programs and GIS applications.
• Demonstration of effective communication skills across a varied organization.
• Experience with GIS.
• Working knowledge of engineering and survey systems and methods.
• Knowledge, experience with and understanding of building, plumbing and electrical codes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent 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 position, the employee is required to frequently move about within a typical officesetting.Theemployeeisrequiredtofrequentlyremaininastationarypositionforextendedperiodsof time, to compile and retrieve information from computers, telephones phones, etc., to draft and write, and to handle paperwork. The employee is required to occasionally move about for long periods of time, and traverse varied terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe and inspect items directly in front or to either side of self, to assess items at a distance, to distinguish colors, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: 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 incumbent typically performs work indoors in an office setting. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions while on active construction sites.