Engineering Technician

Job Summary

Under direction of the Assistant Director of Public Services and the Senior Engineering Tech, is responsible for performing a variety of sub-professional engineering assignments, including compliance inspections on major municipal, civil, and utility construction projects. Work is of considerable difficulty and includes detailed, continuous reviews of materials and work methods to ensure that each phase of the project is completed according to plans and specifications.

Under direction, employees conduct and participate in compliance inspections including compliance features such as foundation issues or unique design components. Monitors construction activities for adherence to safety practices and other requirements. Work is reviewed through meetings, oral and written reports, observation, and results obtained. Provides information and assistance to contractors, consultants, developers and the public regarding City projects and activities.

Schedules and conduct inspections of Public Services engineering and construction projects for compliance with existing codes, plans, specifications, standard construction practices and best management practices. Inspections include work completed by City Staff, contractors working for the city in any capacity and work performed by others on City owned utilities including streets, storm water, wastewater and reclaimed water.

Authorizes minor field changes within guidance provided and coordinates major changes with the Senior Engineering Tech, designer of record, contractors and third parties.

Inspects the proper installation, maintenance and operation of Public Services infrastructure including but not limited to storm water retention/detention areas, sanitary sewer conveyance, lift stations, storm sewer conveyance, seawalls, reclaimed water conveyance, roadway and alley, paving, sidewalk, curb, gutter, inlets, outlets and outfalls, drainage, park lighting, beach maintenance and all other form of public infrastructure.

Assists the Senior Engineering Tech with design review. Provides quality assurance and quality control on all projects. Performs, oversees and/or coordinates with Independent Materials Testing Laboratories the materials testing of concrete, asphalt, soil compaction and other tests as required.

Approves/disapproves construction documents, Reviews Right of Way permits, traffic control plans, easements, permits and other documentation for compliance with codes, specifications and standards. Answers Requests for Information and directs the contractor on work performed with authority to stop work for non-compliance and safety concerns.

Able to interpret OSHA Safety Requirements and enforce safety requirements. Monitors work practices and methods for acceptability and conformance to safety standards; interviews contractors and their employees to ensure Davis-Bacon labor laws and Federal and State regulations are being observed.

Reviews and recommends approval of construction quantities and pay estimates.

Prepares written inspection/construction reports of projects/activities in order to document work performed.

Interprets City codes and provides technical information and advice to various City personnel, other agency personnel, contractors, developers and the general public.

Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding department activities.

Documents daily activities at construction sites, including inventories of equipment and manpower, and progress achieved by the contractor.

Assists contractor survey crews and utility locates as needed.

General office duties, including interfacing with electronic Geographical Information Systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned including service during Emergency Operations

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a vocational or technical diploma in water/wastewater operations, construction trades or another relevant field.

Requires a minimum of two years of experience in municipal public works civil, water, wastewater inspections or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides…