DEFINITION

Performs a variety of plan reviewing, designing, drafting, preparing layouts and color renderings, maintaining files and tracking statistics; performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Engineering Technician I is an entry level class to the Engineering Technician I/II series. Although this class is designated as entry level, the class performs moderately complex procedures in carrying out a variety of engineering work. This technician independently performs a variety of office and field assignments requiring knowledge of engineering project design and the City's construction standards and ordinances. This class is distinguished from Engineering Technician II by the level, skill and knowledge with which the incumbent is expected to perform the work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General Supervision is provided by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs map and plan checking for a variety of public and private projects; reviews property descriptions, Planning Commission conditions, documents accompanying the plans, recorded maps and deeds, tentative, parcel, subdivision maps, commercial and residential plans, civil and landscape improvements, lot line adjustments and annexation maps; requests other governing agencies' review and approval; checks plans for compliance with City's engineering criteria, plan check list, ordinances and construction standards, along with Title 24 and Americans' with Disabilities Act requirements, updates and organizes engineering data and department's maps, including City's base maps and related maps, drafts miscellaneous City documents for both the Engineering Department and other departments; prepares color renderings, maintains map, deed, subdivision, parcel and street light log files; tracks, updates and organizes various statistical data, explains and interprets applicable City codes and construction standards with developers, engineers, landscape architects or their representatives to resolve plan check differences, performs field surveying work for projects; tablulates and plots field survey data, responds to a variety of information requests; provides clerical and technical support responding to complaints and questions by phone, mail, or over the counter.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs special projects and exhibits, including designs, drawings, and engineering assistance, to City Council, City Manager, and other City departments; makes field inspections; provides input on construction inspection punchlists; prepares and files correspondence and reports; computes fees; compiles information regarding court cases; prepares legal descriptions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education

Sufficient experience and education to perform the duties of an Engineering Technician I A typical way of obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a high school diploma with some specialized training in engineering techniques and engineering mathematics and two years of responsible work experience in civil works design and plan review checking.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Knowledge of Subdivision Map Act and principles of the subdivision of land; County and City codes and ordinances relating to civil construction and plan review; City's construction specifications, policies, rules, engineering criteria, construction standards, and handicap requirements; principles of construction and applications of engineering mathematics; researching and reviewing title reports, deeds, lot calculations, engineer's estimates, record of survey maps, including assessment parcel maps, microfiche data, and recorded maps; practices and principles applicable to basic civil engineering, including civil works design and specifications. Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, diagrams, specifications, codes, and ordinances; understand and check moderately complex construction computations; review and check plans for design and ordinance compliance; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; organize information and tasks, manage time and information, and coordinate multiple projects; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; perform work in a professional manner with a minimum of supervision; resolve work-related problems; communicate and negotiate with others, write clear and concise reports.

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, repeated twisting of upper body, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Fine coordination is used when the incumbent is preparing construction plans, reviewing and revising statistical data, plans and prints. The position also requires the necessity of acute near, far, and color vision when comparing onsite construction conformance to approved plans and reviewing plans and blueprints. The need to lift, push, and move files weighing greater than 25 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions subjecting the incumbent to dampness and dust.

License/Certificate

Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment.