Engineering Technician I ​/ II

Engineering Technician I / II Job Description

City of Sonoma
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Under direction, performs a wide variety of difficult technical, subprofessional
engineering, construction inspection, surveying, material testing, field work, public
coordination, utility and office engineering including but not limited to encroachment
permitting, plan check, conditioning; and performs related duties as required.

This is the entry level position in the professional Engineering Technician class series.
Incumbents are provided training to enable them to gather, analyze, and monitor routine
engineering-related data and formulate recommendations based on established criteria in
the area of assignment. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as
assigned with increasing independence.

The journey level class in which incumbents are expected under general supervision to be
fully competent to perform the full range of duties assigned. Incumbent should perform
advanced, paraprofessional engineering office and field work; provide support to staff
members and professional engineers and provide lead direction in an assigned
engineering specialty function. This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician
I in that the routine technical work assignments of this class are performed more
independently.

Receives direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information on plans; perform
  and check mathematical, computer, and/or statistical calculations used in engineering
  tasks; perform field investigations and/or inspections of existing conditions and new
  construction; collect, compile, and/or analyze data and/or field samples; notify
  contractors of discrepancies between work performed and the approved plans,
  specifications, and standards.
• Review encroachment permits, as well as other drawings for conformance with
  established engineering standards; process permit applications and issue permits;
  determine and collect fees.
• Inspect for compliance with plans and specifications the methods or materials being
  used on major construction projects including subdivisions; inspection may include the
  methods and materials used in the construction of streets, alleys, sidewalk, curbs,
  gutters, storm drains, reservoirs, catch basins, driveways, approaches, culverts, water
  and projects, and municipal buildings; reviews and interprets constructions plans and
  specifications, and consults with supervisor on deviations.
• Respond to complaints, inquiries, and requests from information from other
  departments, outside agencies, and the public concerning plan checking, permit
  requirements, and other engineering activities in person or over the telephone.
• Read and understand record drawings, parcel maps, subdivision maps, zoning maps,
  improvement plans, and specifications.
• Use a variety of engineering office equipment; maintain engineering records; file
  information using numerical, alphabetical, and chronological and/or reverse
  chronological filing systems.
• Understand and apply City and state design standards and specifications.
• Understand and apply ADA upgrade and code through implementation of California
  building California Building Code (based on IBC or International Building Code), 2019
  PROWAG (Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines) and the 2010 ADA Standards.
  Identify discrepancies between plans and construction in the field.
• Assist in the technical analysis of public works data and generation of necessary
  reporting associated with the analysis.
• May attend other meetings as necessary
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees
  and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and
  communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting ADA, Caltrans.
• Methods and techniques of inspection, investigation, and code enforcement.
• Applicable City and state codes, policies, and procedures; principles of project planning.
• Principles and practices of record keeping and records management
• Principles and practices of chemistry, hydrology and geology.
• Methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS software desired.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and permits and projects.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze
  work papers, reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical
  information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, work outside in different types of weather while…