Knowledge of:
- Civil engineering theories, principles, and practices as applied to the design, construction and inspection of streets, storm drains, sewers, water lines, traffic signals, street lights and related public works projects.
- Basic engineering, drafting, designing, and mathematics techniques.
- Basic traffic engineering design, procedures, and policies.
- Surveying principles and practices.
- Public works plans and specifications.
- Use of computer equipment and software used in engineering projects.
- General public works construction techniques, methods, materials, and equipment.
- Safe work practices.
- Research methods and procedures.
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Ability to:
• Assist in engineering design work on City improvement projects.
• Perform traffic engineering work, conduct field traffic surveys and traffic counts.
• Prepare, read, and interpret field notes, construction specifications, and legal property descriptions.
• Perform precise office engineering work.
• Perform engineering drafting with skill and accuracy.
• Inspect public works and structural construction projects to determine compliance with approved plans, specifications, and City standards.
• Effectively utilize automated equipment and software.
• Prepare a variety of reports and presentations.
• Research, collect, and analyze information related to public works engineering functions.
• Interpret, explain, apply, and enforce a variety of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Effectively represent the public works engineering functions of the Department with concerned individuals, community organizations, and other governmental agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Provide direction to engineering technicians, inspectors and interns.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.