Engineering Technician Supervisor

The Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking to fill an Engineering Technician Supervisor (ETS) position. This selected candidate will work within the Internal Design Group under the QA/QC Section and will work on projects involving the design of sewer collection systems linear (local and lateral sewers) projects as well as wastewater treatment facilities improvements projects. This will include developing 2D and 3D technical drawings from initial concepts, sketches, or engineering data and will be key to developing MSD standards for AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Revit.

This position will be working closely with MSD's Surveying Department and will act as a bridge between design engineers and the construction process, ensuring that all plans are accurate, compliant, and ready for implementation. The ideal candidate should be adept in specialized design software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Revit and will be expected to advance projects in a team environment and be actively engaged in the plan production.

This role may involve supervising technical staff and ensuring project schedules are met.

Provides support to engineering and management staff through the performance of drafting and design duties; supervises and manages the planning, prioritization and scheduling of work activities associated with construction and professional services of certain projects; assists in the acquisition of property rights and environmental approvals for construction projects as necessary; attend Pre-development meetings to provide terms and conditions for development; be responsible for the proper compilation and filing of records related to the assigned area of responsibility;

provides accurate technical information to other departments, engineering/design professionals and the general public; supervises the work of support staff; participates in continuous process improvements; and coaching and mentoring employees.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• City and/or County policies, procedures and standards related to engineering.
• Engineering principles, codes and regulations
• Construction materials used in assigned area of responsibility.
• Design techniques and principles
• Principles and practices of drafting, using manual and CAD methods
• Principles and practices of surveying.
• Principles and practices of Wastewater Collection and/or Stormwater System Operations, including testing and inspections.
• Engineering plans, maps, plats and other documents; engineering terminology
• Computer software related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Research and information retrieval methods.
• Basic English grammar, usage and spelling.
• Mathematics related to engineering
• Real estate principles and practices (as appropriate to assignment).

• Proficiently utilize current technology, e.g. tablet, cell phone, computer, and related software in the performance of assigned duties. Effectively and productively communicate with customers, co-workers, and all direct reports.
• Effectively and productively communicate with customers, co-workers, and direct reports.

• Implement and maintain positive employee relations
• Promote and maintain the highest integrity throughout all personnel
• Effectively utilize maps, sketches, schematic diagrams and technical drawings.
• Identify, analyze, and assist in solving complex problems.
• Supervise, direct and assign the work of lower-level staff.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Consistently and equitably implement City and/or County policies and procedures
• Understand and explain complex technical information and ideas.
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Check the work of subordinates.

• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for the assigned program, including participation in the hiring processes
• Provide forma supervision for engineering and civil technicians. (performance evals, approves time and leave, and corrective action)
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures Draft contracts and plans for projects
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned services and activities
• Assign…