Computer Aided Drafting; Cad Technician

Position: COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) TECHNICIAN
GIS - City of Nampa

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFT (CAD) TECHNICIAN
Hiring Salary (DOE): $25.55- $33.75

Department: GIS
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Travel Required:

Minimal
Position Type: FT
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Persi Eligible:
Yes

Reports To:

GIS Manager

Schedule:

Works 4 days/10 hour shifts available Monday through Friday

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution

* 401k & 457 Retirement Plans

* 11 Paid Holidays

* Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)

* Life Insurance with AD&D

* Short-Term Disability

* Long-Term Disability

* Flexible Spending Account

* Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings

* Wellness Program & Rewards

* Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness

* Harward Recreation Center Discounts

* Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to create, update, and maintain computer aided drafting (CAD) designs and related files. CAD Technicians at this level must be able to produce accurate designs for civil engineering projects. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment when executing this technical work, which requires good knowledge of computer aided drafting and related technology.

The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisors, other City employees, contract engineers, vendors, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with occasional trips to various construction sites throughout the City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Drafts preliminary, base, construction and presentation drawings to produce storm sewer, sanitary sewer, domestic water, pressure irrigation, roadway, paving, grading, and preliminary designs. Performs complex design projects using a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system and other CAD tasks as assigned.

* Drafts and assists in creating and checking exhibits for legal descriptions, easements, and other legal binding documents.

* Drafts and assists in compiling survey data information to be used in CAD plans or to be used by surveyors in the field.

* Drafts and assists in updating existing City CAD details/standards to comply with current technical specifications

* Assists in code and specification research and other related tasks helping the engineering staff with plan development for City projects.

* Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.

* Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

* Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

* Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

* Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

* Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

* Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.

* Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.

* Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.

* Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

* Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

* Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

* Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

* Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

* Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

* Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

* Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or…