JOB OBJECTIVES
Perform a full range of technical
engineering support activities including providing
information to contractors, developers and the general
public; participate in computer-aided drafting, design and
surveying.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level
class in the Technical Engineering series. Incumbents of
this class may provide supervision to lower level
technical engineering staff in addition to performing full
range of field and office engineering work requiring
previous specialized experience. Duties are performed
under general supervision and guidance of the Senior
Engineering Technician.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from the Senior
Engineering Technician, higher level engineering staff or
from other supervisory or management staff. Exercises
functional and technical supervision over lower level
technical staff.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES - May include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Research drawing files for location of
water and sewer lines, ensure the accuracy of these
drawings and oversee placement on quarter section map;
research engineering projects and improvements. Perform
computer drafting projects to ensure compliance with
project requirements. Assist in the training of personnel
in computer-aided drafting. Provide technical assistance
to the public, job superintendents, design engineers,
developers and contractors on off-site improvements,
inspections, and permit requirements. Participate in
drafting projects and transfer of field survey data to
computer programs, and preparation of quarter section maps
using computer software; complete work tasks and assist in
the review of completed projects. Prepare computer
drawings to support Council Communications. Research FIRM
and floodplain maps for flood zone requirements. Supervise
and participate in surveying as required to support City
projects; ensure accuracy of survey data. Perform offsite
inspections on City projects to ensure compliance with
contract specifications as required. Assist in preparation
of operating budget for Technical Support Services
section. Assist municipal engineers with revision of civil
plans and specifications for water, sewer, and paving
projects. Write legal descriptions as required. Assist in
design of off-site requirements for City projects. Assist
Senior Engineer Technician and/or Civil Engineer with FEMA
community rating system procedures and applications.
Perform related duties, as assigned.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE - needed to complete position
accountabilities
Knowledge of:
Surveying techniques and practices. Trigonometry,
analytic geometry, algebra, and survey calculations.
Computer aided drafting. Engineering maps, records,
legal descriptions, and County recording procedures.
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and
performance. Perform difficult technical engineering
work. Geographic Information Systems.
Ability to:
Read and interpret maps and plans.
Prepare calculations and computations of cost estimates,
pay estimates, and field surveys. Develop work
schedules, assign tasks, and review completed
assignments. Communicate clearly and concisely, both
orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective
working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and
training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of increasingly
responsible experience performing a variety of technical
engineering work related to the area of assignment.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the
twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in
mathematics, surveying, civil engineering, or related
field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force
occasionally and the use of arm and/or leg controls
requires exertion of forces greater than that for
sedentary work.
Work Environment:
Position is subject to environmental
conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
License or Certificate:
