Engineering Technician II

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Posting Number
4158P

Position Title
Engineering Technician II

Department
Utilities

Job Code
05004

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation
Unrepresented

Division
WATER DISTRIBUTION

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide advanced engineering services and support. Responsibilities include surveying and researching site conditions for infrastructure, utilities, landscaping, transportation, and other related municipal projects; preparing and revising technical drawings using AutoCAD and recommending drafting standards; and conducting fieldwork. The position may also maintain spatial data within GIS, perform plan reviews, conduct traffic counts, and assess applicable fees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Prepares and reviews drawings, diagrams, 3D renderings, and construction plans for engineering projects utilizing AutoCAD.

• Maintains AutoCAD drafting standards, base drawing, and standard details.

• Reviews plans for drawing standard conformance.

• Conducts field work including surveys and field studies.

• Compiles statistical data and creates reports.

• Creates and maintains records.

• Maintains spatial data in GIS.

• Assesses and invoices utility service fees, per city code of ordinance, as necessary.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's Degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar field preferred.

• 3 to 5 years' experience as an engineering technician

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulics, structures, and/or sanitation.

• Maps, deeds, plats, plans, codes, regulations and standards.

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades

• Algebra, geometry, calculus, and engineering formulas

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

• Utilizing engineering and GIS software.

• Utilizing surveying equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.

• Focus on tasks.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced level in the Engineering Technician job series. Engineering Technician II works with increased autonomy from Engineering Technician I, completes more complex work, recommends departmental standards, and reviews other employees' work.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office…