City of Santa Rosa-Civil Engineering Technician I, II, III
9/22/2021 7:21:28 AM 436
SALARY: $27.29 - $45.67 Hourly
$4,729.50 - $7,915.75 Monthly
$56,754.00 - $94,989.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 09/21/21
CLOSING DATE: 10/05/21 11:59 PM
THE POSITION:
The City of Santa Rosa invites you to become a part of a dynamic, customer service oriented, collaborative, diverse, well-trained and highly skilled team. The Transportation and Public Works Departments Capital Projects Engineering section is now accepting applications for two (2) full-time Civil Engineering Technician positions. We are also accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Civil Engineering Technician position in the Materials Engineering laboratory.
The Ideal Candidate:
For both positions, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in performing review of CIP construction drawings and specifications prepared by consultants; confirming bid quantity ' take-offs' from design documents; developing routine, production level, project documentation (public participation letters, discharge permits, notices of exemption, etc.); conducting complete construction project inspection for construction projects inspected in-house; assisting engineers with project management duties related to construction projects inspected by consultants; and providing design support, including computer aided design, review of construction drawings and specifications, and construction inspection
Civil Engineering Technicians perform a variety of routine, intermediate, or advanced level paraprofessional engineering office, laboratory, and field work. Successful candidates will be appointed at the Civil Engineering Technician I, II or III level depending on skills and experience. The work to be performed is determined by the department, operational division and functional area to which an incumbent is assigned. Salary will depend on the appointment level of the successful candidates.
Annual salary ranges are:
Civil Engineering Technician I $56,754.00 - $69,033.00
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE
Civil Engineering Technician II $65,672.00 - $79,902.00
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE
Civil Engineering Technician III $78,221.00 - $94,989.00
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE
SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications based on a screening of application materials, including the required supplemental questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist solely of an application and training and experience screening or may include a written and/or oral examination of knowledge and skills that will result in an eligible list of candidates to be forwarded to the hiring department(s) for an interview.
CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES: City of Santa Rosa employees who are interested in a transfer to another assignment area, and would qualify as a transfer candidate, are strongly encouraged to apply during this open recruitment, even if you are not interested in the current vacancies because this list may be used to fill future positions in any of the various assignment areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLEASE NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed below are specific to Civil Engineering Technician III, and these duties may or may not be performed by Civil Engineering Technicians I & II. For specific duties related to Civil Engineering Technicians I & II, please visit the links referenced above to review the detailed job descriptions for each level. Any single position may not be assigned all duties below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
Essential Duties
The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
Research, file, retrieve, review and/or prepare a variety of engineering maps, documents, records, reports, and correspondence;
operate computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs;
respond to complaints and inquiries from other departments, outside agencies, and the public concerning engineering activities;
locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information on plans, and in archived records;
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;
plan check and review drawings, and improvement plans, or documents for conformance with established engineering standards;
provide technical direction to less experienced staff;
prepare program and project schedules and cost estimates;
determine and collect fees;
provide customer service in person, virtually or in writing;
assist in the development and revision of design standards, Standard Plans, specifications and Engineer Approved lists;
assist in preparation and administration of engineering contracts, and perform related duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties are considered essential for positions in the following divisions, should a vacancy occur in the future:
Engineering Development /Water Engineering Services:
Plan Check:
Process legal documents, permit applications and issue permits;
coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies;
research publications and industry information sources;
develop and revise design standards, Standard Plans, specifications, and Engineers Approved lists;
attend public hearings;
review various development submittals proposing modifications;
place conditions on projects to ensure all engineering design criteria, City Standards and Policies are met.
Inspection:
Perform inspection for current development infrastructure, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion, and sediment control;
ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while the projects are under construction;
complete daily inspection and field activity reports;
coordinate engineering field activities with other City Departments and Development Services, contractors and consultants on project scheduling and technical requirements;
process permit applications and issue permits.
Capital Projects Engineering
Project Development:
Assist in the relative tasks from project planning through construction during implementation of engineering contracts;
assist in preparing project initiation documents, including but not limited to the schedule, cost estimate, project maps, PowerPoint presentations, and other supporting documents;
assist in drafting and releasing Requests for Proposals, reviewing consultant proposals, and giving feedback for contract negotiations;
review improvement plans and project specifications for conformance with established engineering standards and city codes;
review engineering estimate for conformance with project specifications, including quantity checking;
research necessary environmental permits, and process permit applications and other associated documents;
locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information within archived records;
coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies;
submit permit applications and supporting documentation to various inside and outside organizations;
perform soil contamination research for given project areas and draft supporting documentation;
support public participation efforts by drafting and sending letter to community members;
provide updates to the public facing CIP project website;
coordinate plan review distribution to appropriate staff and departments and compile comments into one document, and document comments received in the CIP project directory;
develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of City’s Design & Construction Standards, including sections association with roadway, traffic, sewer, water & storm drain projects;
develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and standards for Water Distribution and Water Collection Systems and related resource material.
Construction & Inspection:
Perform site constructability review;
perform inspection for roadway, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion control, and other public infrastructure projects;
ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while under construction;
complete daily inspection and field activity reports;
document photos of daily construction activities;
perform stormwater management inspections, as needed, and inform engineer of any issues;
act as liaison between City staff and professional consultant construction manager and inspector; provide coordination support and overall assistance as needed;
understand and maintain appropriate communication channels established by the project engineer;
participate in construction meetings and provide input/recommendations as necessary to assist with or resolve construction related matters or conflicts;
perform meter and tie-in inspections according to established procedures by insuring installations meet City Design & Construction Standards or approved plans, and assuring adequate notification of service interruptions or items needing correction are given to customers;
function as a backup resource for construction inspection duties when all other field inspection staff are unavailable, including staff from Engineering Development Services.
Project Closeout:
Complete and archive all applicable design and construction documents, and final record drawings consistent with Department archiving procedures.
Survey Section:
Act as the Survey Party Chief and/or a chain, rod, or instrument-person;
provide field and record information to be used in production of engineering drawings;
perform topographic, boundary, control and construction surveys;
perform construction staking;
perform duties typically associated with land surveying activities.
Asset Management:
Planning & Assets:
Perform analysis of infrastructure asset data using CMMS software, ARCGIS and MS Access;
review data sources for asset condition assessment including collection system CCTVs, base maps, construction drawings, and collection system flow meter graphs;
map city assets using AutoCAD, and coordinate mapping with asset management software;
Coordinate with Capital Projects Engineering, Water Engineering Services, and Local Operations on the creation of assets and management of the City’s engineering document database;
assist in Capital Projects Planning, project scoping, and project prioritization;
in addition to the duties listed above, Capital Project Engineering duties may also be required on small projects.
Storm Water & Creeks:
Perform field investigations/tests on storm water;
assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts and professional service agreements;
work with Environmental Specialist staff to prepare information and exhibits as needed for storm water and creek restoration projects.
Materials Engineering:
Demonstrate and perform all testing procedures;
perform testing and lab analysis of R-value, TSR, unconfined compressive strength of treated soils, S-value and others as required;
review and evaluate HMA, PCC and aggregate quarry operations including their QC procedures;
perform plant and jobsite HMA and PCC inspections;
respond to contractor/customer inquires with regards to materials and placement thereof;
utilize PMP software and train technicians in PMP inspections.
Traffic Engineering:
Develop and maintain traffic signal timing for isolated intersections and coordinated systems independently;
train others to process permit applications and issue transportation permits;
determine and collect fees;
process and issue transportation permits for oversize & overweight vehicles;
assist in drafting of striping plans for construction and material quantities for a cost estimate and the preparation of engineering contracts;
perform engineering and traffic surveys for establishing speed limits;
assist in the preparation of engineering contracts, process customer service requests and provide appropriate solutions on an independent basis;
apply principles of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to daily work.
Additional Duties
In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties in the department and section assignments specified. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
Other related duties as may be required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications for appointment to this class are determined based on the department and section where the appointment is being made.
Knowledge of: Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of construction inspection; trigonometry as applied to the computations of angles, areas, distances, and traverses; surveying principles and practices; materials sampling and testing methods and techniques; engineering design and construction practices; computer-aided design and other general engineering computer software application programs, including spreadsheets and word processing; quantity and cost estimating; customer service techniques; city design standards and specifications; applicable city and state codes, policies, and procedures; principles of project planning and administration; principles of statistics and mathematics as applied to engineering tasks. Positions assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division also require knowledge of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles and practices; and components of traffic signals and signal timing.
Ability to: Read figures and make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations; understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches; communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; comprehend and draw inferences from written material; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and use computer-aided design, modeling, and/or other application programs; read and understand record drawings, parcel maps, subdivision maps, zoning maps, improvement plans and specifications; operate engineering office equipment, computers and copy machines; maintain engineering records; file information using numerical, alphabetical, chronological and/or reverse chronological filing systems; organize and complete assignments within established time frames; perform research; provide lead direction to less experienced staff; understand and apply city and state design standards and specifications; estimate labor or material costs; investigate and analyze engineering field conditions; identify discrepancies between plans and construction in the field; enforce city requirements with tact and firmness. Positions assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division also require the ability to understand traffic signal timing principles and methods; and apply basic traffic engineering and transportation planning principles to the collection and analysis of data. Positions assigned to the Survey Section also require the ability to operate and care for surveying instruments; and make legible survey notes and drawings. Positions assigned to the Materials Engineering Section also require the ability to operate and care for materials testing instruments.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient field and/or office paraprofessional experience in civil engineering design and construction practices to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above for the section where the position is being filled; Education - Courses in mathematics, computer-aided design, construction practices, surveying, materials testing, and/or other related courses. A certificate of completion from an accredited Civil Engineering Technology or other related technical program may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
This classification requires the use of a vehicle while conducting City business. In order to drive, individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess a valid Class C, California driver's license.
Depending on area of assignment, persons in this classification may also be required to obtain certifications and/or complete specialized trainings, including a Certificate of Completion of a course in Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Soil Gauges, a Certificate of Completion of a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training program, and a Grade I Water Distribution Operator’s Certificate issued by the State of California.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work is performed indoors in an engineering office environment and outdoors in field conditions involving heavy traffic, steep terrain, muddy construction sites and exposure to poison oak. Field work frequently is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and involves walking on rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. Incumbents communicate with others orally, face to face and by telephone and/or two-way radio. Incumbents are given oral direction or graphic information such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual aids when receiving assignments. When operating office equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or calculator, incumbents make fine, highly controlled, repetitive arm/hand movements. When operating a computer, incumbents sit for extended time periods with the ability to move at will. Incumbents raise arms overhead and/or bend and stoop to retrieve documents from file drawers. When performing field inspections and office duties, incumbents climb stairs and/or ladders, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and stoop and crouch with the ability to change positions as needed. They file documents in numerical, alphabetical, chronological and/or reverse chronological order. When laying out traffic control patterns, incumbents place and observe the placement of cones to ensure compliance with safety standards. When performing field inspections and/or laboratory tests, incumbents respond to auditory warning devices. Construction inspection duties require incumbents to coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously while driving, to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly, and to make visual inspections of contractors' work. During inspections, incumbents observe people in the field to monitor compliance with safety standards. Incumbents sometimes perform construction inspections at night and/or on weekends and holidays. Incumbents’ review or check the work products of less experienced staff.
Incumbents sometimes use common hand tools, such as a pick or a meter box lifting device, to remove utility box or manhole covers for design and inspection activities. Functional area assignments within a division are flexible, shifting as division needs change. Incumbents in this department discriminate among or match colors in order to inspect curb painting, pavement marking, and traffic signs and to read documents in color.
Incumbents in the Survey Section, when performing surveys, lift and move survey equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for short and long distances; use common hand tools, such as sledgehammers, spades, picks, and shovels to uncover and/or dig up survey points, move debris, remove catch basin and manhole covers, and pound stakes into the ground. They also use machetes to remove brush. When maintaining, assembling, or operating survey equipment, incumbents make skillful, controlled manipulations of small parts, screws, and tools. Field and/or office work requires incumbents to measure distances using calibrated instruments.
Incumbents assigned to the Materials Engineering section lift and move laboratory equipment and/or samples of construction materials weighing up to 40 pounds both short and long distances. They discriminate among colors when monitoring quality of materials. They also work with cleaning fluids such as solvents to clean tools and sampling containers using normal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and heavy-duty rubber gloves. Incumbents make precise arm/hand positioning movements when operating stabilometer, kneading compactor, or compression testing machine. Incumbents use their arms above shoulder level and coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously when operating drill rig and other lab equipment; and use picks, shovels, or other tools to obtain samples of construction materials. When testing construction materials, incumbents remember and follow prescribed testing procedures. When maintaining, assembling, or operating laboratory equipment, incumbents make skillful, controlled manipulations of small parts, screws, and tools. Field and/or office work requires incumbents to observe data collected while using test equipment.
In the Storm Water & Creeks section, incumbents use common hand tools such as a sledgehammer and pick to remove catch basin and manhole covers. When performing water tests, they remember and follow prescribed testing procedures. When collecting water samples, incumbents carry kits and cones weighing up to 20 pounds both short and long distances. In the field an incumbent may be subjected to wet, hot, and cold weather. They walk on level, inclined, uneven, wet and slippery surfaces; reach, kneel, bend, stoop and climb over objects. Bioassay sample collection requires incumbents to bend and stoop to lift 5-gallon water sample containers weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbents use and calibrate instruments such as turbidity probes, pH probes, dissolved oxygen probes and automatic samplers to monitor water quality.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity
$4,729.50 - $7,915.75 Monthly
$56,754.00 - $94,989.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 09/21/21
CLOSING DATE: 10/05/21 11:59 PM
THE POSITION:
The City of Santa Rosa invites you to become a part of a dynamic, customer service oriented, collaborative, diverse, well-trained and highly skilled team. The Transportation and Public Works Departments Capital Projects Engineering section is now accepting applications for two (2) full-time Civil Engineering Technician positions. We are also accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Civil Engineering Technician position in the Materials Engineering laboratory.
The Ideal Candidate:
For both positions, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in performing review of CIP construction drawings and specifications prepared by consultants; confirming bid quantity ' take-offs' from design documents; developing routine, production level, project documentation (public participation letters, discharge permits, notices of exemption, etc.); conducting complete construction project inspection for construction projects inspected in-house; assisting engineers with project management duties related to construction projects inspected by consultants; and providing design support, including computer aided design, review of construction drawings and specifications, and construction inspection
Civil Engineering Technicians perform a variety of routine, intermediate, or advanced level paraprofessional engineering office, laboratory, and field work. Successful candidates will be appointed at the Civil Engineering Technician I, II or III level depending on skills and experience. The work to be performed is determined by the department, operational division and functional area to which an incumbent is assigned. Salary will depend on the appointment level of the successful candidates.
Annual salary ranges are:
Civil Engineering Technician I $56,754.00 - $69,033.00
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE
Civil Engineering Technician II $65,672.00 - $79,902.00
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE
Civil Engineering Technician III $78,221.00 - $94,989.00
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE
SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications based on a screening of application materials, including the required supplemental questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist solely of an application and training and experience screening or may include a written and/or oral examination of knowledge and skills that will result in an eligible list of candidates to be forwarded to the hiring department(s) for an interview.
CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES: City of Santa Rosa employees who are interested in a transfer to another assignment area, and would qualify as a transfer candidate, are strongly encouraged to apply during this open recruitment, even if you are not interested in the current vacancies because this list may be used to fill future positions in any of the various assignment areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLEASE NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed below are specific to Civil Engineering Technician III, and these duties may or may not be performed by Civil Engineering Technicians I & II. For specific duties related to Civil Engineering Technicians I & II, please visit the links referenced above to review the detailed job descriptions for each level. Any single position may not be assigned all duties below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
Essential Duties
The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
Research, file, retrieve, review and/or prepare a variety of engineering maps, documents, records, reports, and correspondence;
operate computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs;
respond to complaints and inquiries from other departments, outside agencies, and the public concerning engineering activities;
locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information on plans, and in archived records;
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;
plan check and review drawings, and improvement plans, or documents for conformance with established engineering standards;
provide technical direction to less experienced staff;
prepare program and project schedules and cost estimates;
determine and collect fees;
provide customer service in person, virtually or in writing;
assist in the development and revision of design standards, Standard Plans, specifications and Engineer Approved lists;
assist in preparation and administration of engineering contracts, and perform related duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties are considered essential for positions in the following divisions, should a vacancy occur in the future:
Engineering Development /Water Engineering Services:
Plan Check:
Process legal documents, permit applications and issue permits;
coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies;
research publications and industry information sources;
develop and revise design standards, Standard Plans, specifications, and Engineers Approved lists;
attend public hearings;
review various development submittals proposing modifications;
place conditions on projects to ensure all engineering design criteria, City Standards and Policies are met.
Inspection:
Perform inspection for current development infrastructure, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion, and sediment control;
ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while the projects are under construction;
complete daily inspection and field activity reports;
coordinate engineering field activities with other City Departments and Development Services, contractors and consultants on project scheduling and technical requirements;
process permit applications and issue permits.
Capital Projects Engineering
Project Development:
Assist in the relative tasks from project planning through construction during implementation of engineering contracts;
assist in preparing project initiation documents, including but not limited to the schedule, cost estimate, project maps, PowerPoint presentations, and other supporting documents;
assist in drafting and releasing Requests for Proposals, reviewing consultant proposals, and giving feedback for contract negotiations;
review improvement plans and project specifications for conformance with established engineering standards and city codes;
review engineering estimate for conformance with project specifications, including quantity checking;
research necessary environmental permits, and process permit applications and other associated documents;
locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information within archived records;
coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies;
submit permit applications and supporting documentation to various inside and outside organizations;
perform soil contamination research for given project areas and draft supporting documentation;
support public participation efforts by drafting and sending letter to community members;
provide updates to the public facing CIP project website;
coordinate plan review distribution to appropriate staff and departments and compile comments into one document, and document comments received in the CIP project directory;
develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of City’s Design & Construction Standards, including sections association with roadway, traffic, sewer, water & storm drain projects;
develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and standards for Water Distribution and Water Collection Systems and related resource material.
Construction & Inspection:
Perform site constructability review;
perform inspection for roadway, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion control, and other public infrastructure projects;
ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while under construction;
complete daily inspection and field activity reports;
document photos of daily construction activities;
perform stormwater management inspections, as needed, and inform engineer of any issues;
act as liaison between City staff and professional consultant construction manager and inspector; provide coordination support and overall assistance as needed;
understand and maintain appropriate communication channels established by the project engineer;
participate in construction meetings and provide input/recommendations as necessary to assist with or resolve construction related matters or conflicts;
perform meter and tie-in inspections according to established procedures by insuring installations meet City Design & Construction Standards or approved plans, and assuring adequate notification of service interruptions or items needing correction are given to customers;
function as a backup resource for construction inspection duties when all other field inspection staff are unavailable, including staff from Engineering Development Services.
Project Closeout:
Complete and archive all applicable design and construction documents, and final record drawings consistent with Department archiving procedures.
Survey Section:
Act as the Survey Party Chief and/or a chain, rod, or instrument-person;
provide field and record information to be used in production of engineering drawings;
perform topographic, boundary, control and construction surveys;
perform construction staking;
perform duties typically associated with land surveying activities.
Asset Management:
Planning & Assets:
Perform analysis of infrastructure asset data using CMMS software, ARCGIS and MS Access;
review data sources for asset condition assessment including collection system CCTVs, base maps, construction drawings, and collection system flow meter graphs;
map city assets using AutoCAD, and coordinate mapping with asset management software;
Coordinate with Capital Projects Engineering, Water Engineering Services, and Local Operations on the creation of assets and management of the City’s engineering document database;
assist in Capital Projects Planning, project scoping, and project prioritization;
in addition to the duties listed above, Capital Project Engineering duties may also be required on small projects.
Storm Water & Creeks:
Perform field investigations/tests on storm water;
assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts and professional service agreements;
work with Environmental Specialist staff to prepare information and exhibits as needed for storm water and creek restoration projects.
Materials Engineering:
Demonstrate and perform all testing procedures;
perform testing and lab analysis of R-value, TSR, unconfined compressive strength of treated soils, S-value and others as required;
review and evaluate HMA, PCC and aggregate quarry operations including their QC procedures;
perform plant and jobsite HMA and PCC inspections;
respond to contractor/customer inquires with regards to materials and placement thereof;
utilize PMP software and train technicians in PMP inspections.
Traffic Engineering:
Develop and maintain traffic signal timing for isolated intersections and coordinated systems independently;
train others to process permit applications and issue transportation permits;
determine and collect fees;
process and issue transportation permits for oversize & overweight vehicles;
assist in drafting of striping plans for construction and material quantities for a cost estimate and the preparation of engineering contracts;
perform engineering and traffic surveys for establishing speed limits;
assist in the preparation of engineering contracts, process customer service requests and provide appropriate solutions on an independent basis;
apply principles of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to daily work.
Additional Duties
In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties in the department and section assignments specified. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
Other related duties as may be required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications for appointment to this class are determined based on the department and section where the appointment is being made.
Knowledge of: Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of construction inspection; trigonometry as applied to the computations of angles, areas, distances, and traverses; surveying principles and practices; materials sampling and testing methods and techniques; engineering design and construction practices; computer-aided design and other general engineering computer software application programs, including spreadsheets and word processing; quantity and cost estimating; customer service techniques; city design standards and specifications; applicable city and state codes, policies, and procedures; principles of project planning and administration; principles of statistics and mathematics as applied to engineering tasks. Positions assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division also require knowledge of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles and practices; and components of traffic signals and signal timing.
Ability to: Read figures and make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations; understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches; communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; comprehend and draw inferences from written material; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and use computer-aided design, modeling, and/or other application programs; read and understand record drawings, parcel maps, subdivision maps, zoning maps, improvement plans and specifications; operate engineering office equipment, computers and copy machines; maintain engineering records; file information using numerical, alphabetical, chronological and/or reverse chronological filing systems; organize and complete assignments within established time frames; perform research; provide lead direction to less experienced staff; understand and apply city and state design standards and specifications; estimate labor or material costs; investigate and analyze engineering field conditions; identify discrepancies between plans and construction in the field; enforce city requirements with tact and firmness. Positions assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division also require the ability to understand traffic signal timing principles and methods; and apply basic traffic engineering and transportation planning principles to the collection and analysis of data. Positions assigned to the Survey Section also require the ability to operate and care for surveying instruments; and make legible survey notes and drawings. Positions assigned to the Materials Engineering Section also require the ability to operate and care for materials testing instruments.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient field and/or office paraprofessional experience in civil engineering design and construction practices to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above for the section where the position is being filled; Education - Courses in mathematics, computer-aided design, construction practices, surveying, materials testing, and/or other related courses. A certificate of completion from an accredited Civil Engineering Technology or other related technical program may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
This classification requires the use of a vehicle while conducting City business. In order to drive, individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess a valid Class C, California driver's license.
Depending on area of assignment, persons in this classification may also be required to obtain certifications and/or complete specialized trainings, including a Certificate of Completion of a course in Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Soil Gauges, a Certificate of Completion of a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training program, and a Grade I Water Distribution Operator’s Certificate issued by the State of California.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work is performed indoors in an engineering office environment and outdoors in field conditions involving heavy traffic, steep terrain, muddy construction sites and exposure to poison oak. Field work frequently is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and involves walking on rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. Incumbents communicate with others orally, face to face and by telephone and/or two-way radio. Incumbents are given oral direction or graphic information such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual aids when receiving assignments. When operating office equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or calculator, incumbents make fine, highly controlled, repetitive arm/hand movements. When operating a computer, incumbents sit for extended time periods with the ability to move at will. Incumbents raise arms overhead and/or bend and stoop to retrieve documents from file drawers. When performing field inspections and office duties, incumbents climb stairs and/or ladders, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and stoop and crouch with the ability to change positions as needed. They file documents in numerical, alphabetical, chronological and/or reverse chronological order. When laying out traffic control patterns, incumbents place and observe the placement of cones to ensure compliance with safety standards. When performing field inspections and/or laboratory tests, incumbents respond to auditory warning devices. Construction inspection duties require incumbents to coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously while driving, to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly, and to make visual inspections of contractors' work. During inspections, incumbents observe people in the field to monitor compliance with safety standards. Incumbents sometimes perform construction inspections at night and/or on weekends and holidays. Incumbents’ review or check the work products of less experienced staff.
Incumbents sometimes use common hand tools, such as a pick or a meter box lifting device, to remove utility box or manhole covers for design and inspection activities. Functional area assignments within a division are flexible, shifting as division needs change. Incumbents in this department discriminate among or match colors in order to inspect curb painting, pavement marking, and traffic signs and to read documents in color.
Incumbents in the Survey Section, when performing surveys, lift and move survey equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for short and long distances; use common hand tools, such as sledgehammers, spades, picks, and shovels to uncover and/or dig up survey points, move debris, remove catch basin and manhole covers, and pound stakes into the ground. They also use machetes to remove brush. When maintaining, assembling, or operating survey equipment, incumbents make skillful, controlled manipulations of small parts, screws, and tools. Field and/or office work requires incumbents to measure distances using calibrated instruments.
Incumbents assigned to the Materials Engineering section lift and move laboratory equipment and/or samples of construction materials weighing up to 40 pounds both short and long distances. They discriminate among colors when monitoring quality of materials. They also work with cleaning fluids such as solvents to clean tools and sampling containers using normal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and heavy-duty rubber gloves. Incumbents make precise arm/hand positioning movements when operating stabilometer, kneading compactor, or compression testing machine. Incumbents use their arms above shoulder level and coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously when operating drill rig and other lab equipment; and use picks, shovels, or other tools to obtain samples of construction materials. When testing construction materials, incumbents remember and follow prescribed testing procedures. When maintaining, assembling, or operating laboratory equipment, incumbents make skillful, controlled manipulations of small parts, screws, and tools. Field and/or office work requires incumbents to observe data collected while using test equipment.
In the Storm Water & Creeks section, incumbents use common hand tools such as a sledgehammer and pick to remove catch basin and manhole covers. When performing water tests, they remember and follow prescribed testing procedures. When collecting water samples, incumbents carry kits and cones weighing up to 20 pounds both short and long distances. In the field an incumbent may be subjected to wet, hot, and cold weather. They walk on level, inclined, uneven, wet and slippery surfaces; reach, kneel, bend, stoop and climb over objects. Bioassay sample collection requires incumbents to bend and stoop to lift 5-gallon water sample containers weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbents use and calibrate instruments such as turbidity probes, pH probes, dissolved oxygen probes and automatic samplers to monitor water quality.
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