SR ENGINEERING TECH - INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to serve as quality control for city projects, inspect all projects, provide technical support for engineering activities, assist, train and supervise field crews, assist drafters, and test materials. This is accomplished by inspecting and surveying, obtaining survey data, reading and understanding construction plans, updating project managers, answering citizen inquiries, observing contractor work, and reporting results. Other duties include assisting survey crews, assisting with testing, completing additional tests, and documenting findings.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – Y Type - C

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 L Perform advanced drafting and calculations in support of design activities; perform intermediate design work; accomplishes non-routine assignments; uses AutoCad, GIS and other automated interactive programs. Complete drafting and design assignments by researching project records and utility maps, processing survey data, and performing calculations. Reviews work done by others for drafting and calculation errors. Serves as lead worker and trains less experienced technicians.
3 L Prepare construction plans and specifications for construction projects such as streets, underground utilities and drainage structures. Prepare quantity summaries, gather and process survey field data and compile data for various studies; develop maps and graphic presentations that include distinctive design features; maintain project records and prepare reports.
4 L Perform construction inspection, serve on survey crew and prepare field notes; file and make copies; and compile and reproduce plan sets.
5 L Perform additional duties as required to provide technical support to the Engineering Division.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE
Data Responsibility Gathers, organizes, analyzes, examines, or evaluates data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
People Responsibility Gives information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
Mathematical Requirements Uses mathematics involving the practical application of percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.
Communications Requirements Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations, and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
Judgement Requirements Makes frequent decisions, affecting the individual, co-workers, and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but many variations from the routine.
Complexity of Work Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderately serious - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens; or loss of life could occur but probability is low.
Physical Demands Light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Equipment Usage Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience such as hand and power tools, buffers, floor polishers, vacuum sweepers, outdoor hand-held power equipment, small mowers, commercial kitchen equipment, computers for data entry, fax, complex copiers, phone systems, and other similar equipment, services office machines including such actions as adding paper and changing toner.
Unavoidable Hazards None. Works in environmentally controlled situation such as office.
Safety of Others Some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Position : 1173002

Code : 1173-4

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION

Grade : NE 111

Job Family : 17-3022.00 CIVIL ENG TECHS

Job Class : SR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Posting Start : 12/23/2025

Posting End : 12/31/2025

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $23.12-$25.43