Engineering Technician II or III

COMPENSATION

Engineering Technician II: $42.24 - $59.13 per hour Engineering Technician III: $49.00 - $68.58 per hour

There is one vacancy which will be filled at the Engineering Technician level II or level III based on candidate qualifications.

This at will position responsibilities include assisting the Engineering Department in the planning, development and coordination of District and developer projects throughout the District. Coordinates with developers in the planning and construction of projects being built within the District. Coordinates effort to maintain the District system with regards to easements, encroachments, rights of way, and land sales and acquisition. Coordinates data updates of the District’s geographic information system (GIS).

The ability to organize and prioritize a large volume of work efficiently and accurately; exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelines; operate within budgetary guidelines; work effectively in a team environment; support of the District Strategic Plan and Mission Statement by acting as a positive role model and remaining informed and involved are essential. A working knowledge and understanding of District safety rules and regulations, as well as active participation in the District’s safety programs is necessary.

Reliable, stable attendance is required.

The following tasks are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not regularly perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business or staffing needs and changing business practices as defined by the General Manager.

Project Tasks

• Provides planning support and ongoing construction coordination with design consultants and contractors for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and with developers/proponents of projects to be constructed and granted to the District as part of the public system, including site visits.
• Develops standard and specific agreements for pipelines and other facilities required by the District.
• Tracks and evaluates the status of ongoing projects and coordinates requests for deposits with project proponents.
• Coordinates with consultants regarding project reviews.
• Participates in a variety of Board, budget, status, Engineering department and consultant meetings to provide input and resolve issues.
• Provides administrative interaction with contractors.
• Coordinates the review of work products for CIP and developer projects as prepared by the District’s or developer’s engineer.
• Provides daily problem resolution and coordination for ongoing CIP and development projects within the District with other District staff.
• Coordinates and prepares easement document work as required for District and developer projects, including easement site visits.
• Interacts in conjunction with the department leadership to provide information to contractors and developers for projects within the District’s jurisdiction.

Regulatory Tasks

• Ensures compliance with District’s various permits and related mitigation requirements.
• Researches and ensures project compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and compiles project documentation.

Administrative Functions

• Organizes, maintains, and assists with implementation of retention requirements for District agreements and files.
• Prepares a variety of Board and status reports as required.
• Submits recommendations regarding departmental operations and procedures.
• Coordinates updates and corrections to the District’s Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) software to create and produce engineering plans and project details.
• Assists the department in…