Engineering Technician; Land Surveying

Overview

The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to provide manual and technical field support performing a variety of surveying functions. The City of Bloomington employs a wide range of Engineering Technicians. In considering this position, refer to the Essential Functions when assigned to the Survey Section for the list of essential functions connected to this position.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

• Develop, support, and model a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty and integrity. Allow staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work culture
• Support and advance organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement efforts
• Seek continuous improvement, establish new approaches and methods, and encourage sharing of resources across the City. Actively pursue education, networking and learning to stay abreast of new and emerging issues and technologies. Actively encourage other members of the division to do likewise. Proactively shares new information through all levels of the organization
• Inspects construction on all types of infrastructure projects to ensure that construction is done consistent with specifications, special provisions, and plans. Inspections involve a variety of moderately difficult projects
• Enforces practices/policies outlined in City Code or other documentation (noise ordinance, erosion control, etc.)
• Maintains accurate and neat construction diary, as-built drawings, survey notes (electronic and hand written) and other necessary records
• Oversees material testing conducted by contractors and consultant testing companies conformance with specifications
• Prepares pre-design layouts, detailed plans and estimated quantities using AutoCAD and MS Excel
• Tabulates quantities for timely payments to contractors on projects for services completed using One Office and MS Excel software
• Contacts property owners affected by construction to explain projects and answer any questions about schedules and other matters that impact the owner's property. Insures required access to property and traffic control functions.
• Prepares plats, maps, construction plans, and other miscellaneous drawings.
• Translates and understands as-builts and other recorded field data.
• Operates G.I.S. software to input as-builts and other recorded data.
• Develop and manage fiber optic projects for signal and ITS projects
• Coordinate with other city and outside agency staff on fiber optic systems, hardware, software and information security issues
• Works with other City staff to ensure coordination of design and assignment of staff to complete projects
• Participates in pre-construction conferences to ensure a thorough understanding of signal and traffic items for construction projects and a smooth scheduling of work for completion consistent with the schedule
• Directs and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates
• Manage and execute contracts with outside firms
• Serve as Project Engineer and Project Manager as assigned
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned

• Inspects, manages and coordinates infrastructure projects
• Designs and prepares plans for infrastructure projects

• Performs a variety of…