Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

•  Fundamentals of civil engineering, including traffic engineering, water, sewer and storm drain systems;
• Computer-aided design and drafting principles and techniques;
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering and mapping;
• Surveying equipment, principles, problems, techniques and practices;
• Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry;
• Traffic control systems and devices; 
• Principles of legal description preparation.

• Reviewing plans and documents for conformance to regulations;
• Gathering data and performing engineering computations;
• Preparing accurate records and reports;
• Interpreting and reviewing legal property descriptions, engineering records and maps;
• Computer assisted design and drafting techniques;
• Performing all surveying tasks and coordinating work of a survey crew;
• Understanding and following verbal and written directions;
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.