Develops and drafts detailed maps, construction plans and specifications related to public works or utilities projects, such as roadway and signalization projects, curbs and gutters, sidewalks and driveways, sewer and storm drains, water lines and related facilities under the direction of a registered professional engineer.
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in Engineering or a related field required or equivalent course work at a technical or vocational school required and two (2) years applicable work experience required.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
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Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applied to public works and utilities design and construction.
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Knowledge of principles and practices of the engineering field and office work, including drafting and surveying.
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Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, ArcPro, and knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software. Specialized knowledge in CAD based programs such as Civil 3D, Survey or Modeling software is desired.
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Working knowledge and experience of field data collection, survey practices and use of GNSS/GPS, total station and a level instrument.
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Working knowledge of land surveying techniques.
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Ability to gain knowledge of applicable municipal policies, laws and regulations.
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Ability to make precise survey measurements and to make and interpret survey calculations.
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Ability to prepare and interpret plans and specifications and to perform or supervise the engineering inspection of contract construction.
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Ability to prepare assessments, budgets, and contract documents, including right-of-way descriptions and surveys.
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Ability to compute estimates, areas, slopes and quantities.
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Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other City department staff, contractors, developers, property owners, consultants, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid state issued drivers license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, or reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to run, climb or balance, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces.
The employee must frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works outdoors. While performing the duties the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather, around moving traffic and moving construction equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes or airborne particles, raw sewer, pressurized water, confined spaces, open trenches, and spider and snake bites.
The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.
