Engineering Technician

This recruitment is to fill one position in our Engineering Department. The Engineering Technician is a great starting point for those candidates seeking experience and an opportunity to move up the ladder in our Engineering Department while they continue to get certifications.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative support duties requiring the application of procedural, program, and compliance knowledge in support of the Public Works Department; performs basic plan checks on minor grading and site plans; ensures compliance with City development conditions and municipal code provisions; provides information related to water and sewer capacity; assists Traffic Engineers in achieving safe and efficient traffic flows throughout the City;

provides customer service and support to a variety of developers, contractors, consultants, business representatives, staff, and the general public, and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to interns and aides, as assigned.

This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing technical duties in support of the Public Works Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs technical work in support of the Public Works Department; applies technical procedures, methods, and techniques to support division functions and processes; monitors and explains operational, division, and City requirements and processes to various stakeholders.
• Performs technical plan checks of minor grading and site plans for room additions, custom homes, or other types of dwelling structures and facilities to ensure compliance with City development standards and conditions and municipal code provisions.
• Assesses water and sewer capacity and assists with inquiries regarding connection fees, location, size, flow, pressure, easement, and other related inquiries.
• Researches, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws, codes, rules, regulations, City guidelines, policies, and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Creates work orders, exhibits, and sight distance studies with AutoCAD per City or resident request; updates, maintains, and organizes databases with current traffic study data; prepares and maintains AutoCAD drawings and work order documents.
• Provides appropriate information regarding department policies, procedures, permits, services, programs, and records related to the construction, alteration, and maintenance of public works facilities and infrastructure and geophysical conditions.
• Maintains administrative record systems for program/project area to which assigned; collects and inputs a variety of land development, capital improvement project, inspection, and utility-related information into automated systems/databases.
• Prepares, files, and retrieves a variety of engineering maps, grading plans, improvement plans, and related documents; routes documents to appropriate parties, as necessary.
• Assists with special studies and projects including traffic studies, speed studies, and crossing guard studies; collects and analyzes data using statistical methods and automated software applications.
• Prepares, calculates, and collects a variety of public works and utility-related fees and charges; issues permits and receipts for fees and deposits, including overload permits.
• Completes various documents associated with development actions and right-of-way improvements including reimbursement and lien agreements and related correspondence.
• Facilitates resident requests for handicapped parking installations, street sweeping sign requests, and preferential parking sign requests.
• Prepares and interprets descriptions and plot details for deeds, maps, and engineering drawings; assigns addresses for new construction locations.
• Provides staff support for various City commissions, including reports, maps, exhibits,…