Drafting Technician II

The intent of this posting is to fill one regular full-time position and create an eligibility list that may be used to fill permanent and limited-term vacancies for the next 24 months.

SMUD's Substation Engineering group is posting this opportunity for a Drafting Technician II along with a Senior Designer Drafter position. The department will be filling only one position at either level. If you are interested in also being considered for a Senior Designer Drafter, you will need to apply to that requisition separately.

To perform a wide range of drafting, design and graphic assignments to render detailed drawings in support of the engineering team. This role may also provide department/team general support including but not limited to administrative and document control duties.

This series is comprised of three levels:
Level I is the entry level where incumbents acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the tasks associated within the series. The incumbent is progressed/promoted to level II upon demonstrating the required skills and knowledge to independently perform the full scope of the job. The Senior level is comprised of a Subject Matter Expert who is responsible for the most complex assignments.

Promotion to the senior level is not through a progression and will happen through SMUD standard civil service hiring process. This is a progressive series and incumbents hired at the entry I level are required to successfully progress to the II level within 60 months of appointment to remain within the job series.

• Research items as directed, create and modify technical drawings and specifications as related to project needs.
• Prepare and maintain drawings of SMUDelectric system and related electric facilities and maintain associated database; produce plotted drawings/maps, specifications, and materials for presentations.
• Research existing facilities, and future developments; determine and document site elevations; make site plans and profiles for intended construction sites; perform skilled drafting work in preparing original construction drawings involving plans, profiles, cross-sections, elevations, schematics and construction details.
• Perform field verifications and inspections; prepare reports documenting operating conditions and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Supports and assists in developing, writing and implementing programs, procedures and standards.
• Assures that all necessary records and reporting for assigned tasks are maintained.
• Performs a variety of general clerical support functions.
• Performs computer operating system and file management duties.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One (1+) or more years of previous experience in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License CDL and a satisfactory driving record not more than two (2) moving violations in the last two (2) years

Computer aided drafting CAD systems; indexing and tracking system/revision control for drawings, equipment manuals and documents; basic mathematics; layouts and positional relationships for representing electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and architectural drawings for presentation as contract or working drawings; terminology and expressions used in drafting and engineering for generation, transmission, and distribution facilities; standardized drafting/engineering drawing techniques, principles, symbols and abbreviations.

Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and meet critical deadlines; learn the activities and operations of the assigned office area; perform a wide range of technical and complex clerical/administrative office support work; conduct detailed and thorough research; operate personal computers and use specified computer applications; accurate record keeping and filing systems; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and, safely use a variety of business office equipment.

• Knowledge of Drafting techniques and basic terminology
• 2-3 years’ experience using Microsoft Office products
• Proficient in Excel including pivot table analyses, graphics and related software and databases
• AutoCAD Certified User

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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