CAD Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Starting placement will generally not exceed 15% of the advertised minimal salary and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The purpose of this position is to assist the Public Works Engineering Services Division in providing design and CADD related services for construction and maintenance of infrastructure to enhance our community's quality of life. Work involves providing technical support to the design professionals by producing design and other engineering related documents necessary to convey design details to construction forces. Work also involves providing direct assistance to the public at large in accessing technical information developed for public use.

NOTE: The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.

• Prepares base drawings for designs. Prepares base drawings according to base drawing standards for design as required by engineers.
• Prepares contour and topographic data for incorporation into base drawings in accordance with base drawing standards for design as required by engineers.
• Prepares plan/profile drawings, and cross sections from base drawing and contour/topo information according to base drawing standards for design as required by the engineers.
• Coordinates with engineer(s) for design input, and incorporates engineering design into drawings. Provides Design Engineer(s) with drawings in format specified.
• Performs technical activities outside of the office. Assists engineers with field investigations for drainage complaints, subdivision construction review, and design projects.
• Performs miscellaneous technical activities inside the office. Prepares presentation documents and permit applications. Maintains computer and paper file system as directed. Attends training and serves on the Committee as assigned. Prepares blueprinting and copying drawings and documents for County staff and the general public.

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This work entails a variety of complicated, technical tasks and making decisions that are repetitive on a recurring basis and commonly related to daily activities. The decisions are relatively simple, relying on historical data and previous solutions.

The supervisor gives specific instructions on all assignments. Work is reviewed for completeness and accuracy, or the employee performs tasks which provide inherent checks built into the nature of the work.

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This position involves mainly contact with internal staff to coordinate survey work and ensure data accuracy, seek direction and clarification on assignments, and to provide assistance in preparation of presentation materials.

A personal computer, word processing/spreadsheet software, specialized software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Arc GIS, and Arc Pro, adding machine and/or calculator, and a vehicle or light truck are some of the equipment and tools used in this position.

Work is performed in an office with some field work. A moderate degree of physical effort (standing, walking, driving) is required for performing this work.

Knowledge of standard office machines, procedures, processes, and filing systems. Knowledge of personal computer software in a…