Engineer Technician I

Class Concept Under direct supervision (Engineering Technician I) or general supervision (Engineering Technician II), performs paraprofessional engineering office and field work involving technical drafting, surveying, inspection, design and construction of Public Works facilities; and provides assistance and information to the public.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSEngineering Technician Iis an entry-level class in the Engineering Technician series. Incumbents are assigned to work which requires general knowledge of civil engineering and performs more routine calculation, permit, survey and drafting work. This class assists with the more sensitive and technically difficult assignments under the supervision of the City Engineer or Public Works Director. This class is alternately staffed with Engineering Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher class.Engineering Technician IIis the journey-level class in the Engineering Technician series. This classification is distinguished from the Engineering Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including more complex duties of drafting, office and field engineering work. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new and unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Employees are expected to perform difficult paraprofessional work for technical projects requiring a background in theoretical knowledge and practical experience under the supervision of professional engineers.Example of DutiesEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Positions in this classification typically perform a range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:Issues various permits and provides records and information at the public counter and/or over the telephone or internet.Reviews plans to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and to ensure specific property conditions have been considered.Prepares and maintains files of drawings and specifications; researches and updates as required.Retrieves information and records for staff members.Updates and reproduces maps, blueprints and other drawings.Maintains annexation and related real property books, files and maps.Keeps abreast of current engineering principles and practices, technology and regulations that apply to City engineering projects.Participates as a member on interdepartmental and intradepartmental teams and committees as required.Conducts evaluations of pavement conditions.Researches and prepares property descriptions to describe City real property transaction, including easements and rights of way.Verify fulfillment of conditions of approval for new subdivisions, perform on-site inspections to verify survey monuments related to parcel maps and lot line adjustments.Prepares layouts, plans, profiles and other designs for various public works projects from engineers instructions and notes.Performs onsite inspections, field data collection, limited field surveying and related calculations; and reproduces survey field notes, prepares quantity take offs and material lists as required.Inspects permits including utility, paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter work.Checks engineering calculations, specifications and drawings.May provide training and work project direction to less experienced staff.Prepa es minor construction project estimates.Performs basic or standard design work.Uses a computer and electronic calculator to solve a variety of engineering related problems; maintains accurate records, prepares correspondences and various technical statistical or narrative reports.Performs manual and computer aided drafting, mapping and graphical assignments using Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, GIS and AutoCAD in the work.Performs related work as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge and Application of:Civil engineering terminology, principles and practices applicable to office and field work involving the use of civil engineering software and associated equipment in the design, construction and maintenance of City public works projects.Common public works construction methods and materials, including construction safety procedures.Field data collection and analyses methods.Drafting and surveying principles, techniques, practices and equipment; and computer programs.Engineering mathematics through trigonometry with concepts applicable to engineering, construction practices and methods.Standard office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.Computer applications related to engineering mathematics, traffic planning and design and drafting problems.Operation of CAD systems.Standard drafting tools and equipment.Ability to Perform and Successfully Apply Skill In:Performing engineering technical support work in a variety of areas.Using engineering instruments and engineering computer applications currently in use by the City.Reviewing and processing tract maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, grants of easement and street right of way recordation.Analyzing engineering, technical and statistical information, evaluating alternatives and making recommendations.Reading, interpreting and /or preparing technical reports diagrams, maps, drawings and specifications.Making accurate records and notes and preparing clear and precise reports, correspondences and other written material.Applying elementary surveying techniques and practices.Making accurate mathematical calculations.Making accurate field investigations.Exercising tact and diplomacy relative to public inquiries and requests.Establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Maintaining department records.Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions.Communicating effectively orally and in writing.Using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, ARC View/GIS and Permits Plus.Physical and Environmental Demands: Daily work is in a busy office environment with frequent phone answering and movement at an open counter requiring standing, walking, twisting, and turning, kneeling and stooping. Bending and reaching is required to retrieve files. Office work involves prolonged sitting while using a computer, including grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Field trips to off-site locations may occur frequently. This may involve working in extremely hot, dusty and/or windy conditions. Both field and office work may require exerting moderate physical effort t