Sr. Engineering Tech - Stormwater

Reports to:

City Engineer, Project Manager, CIP Manager, Traffic Engineer, or Operations Manager
Class Code: 3003

Grade: 105

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage: $29.95 ~ $35.94

Serves the public with responsible technical work in the survey, design, and inspection of civil engineering construction projects, including traffic engineering projects and serves the public with technical customer service, as well as technical and non-technical permit processing.

An employee in this class is responsible for conducting field surveys, collecting and analyzing technical data, designing construction improvement projects such as roadway reconstruction, roadway rehabilitation, traffic signals and controls, parking lots, water mains, and drainage improvements. An employee in this class is also responsible for preparing accurate drawings and plans, developing specifications, and computing material and cost estimates. Additionally employee is responsible for the field layout of proposed improvement projects, the coordination of project activities with contractors and utility representatives, the inspection of construction work in progress, and the testing of construction materials.

Employee in this classification will provide excellent customer service. This classification is distinguished from the Engineering Technician by the higher level of difficulty and diversity of the duties performed, and by complexity and scope of the projects assigned. An employee in this class must have good knowledge of field surveying, computer drafting, construction project design, construction inspection methods and practices, and construction materials testing.

Conducts field surveys; collects engineering data using electronic and standard surveying equipment; uploads data into computer for review and analysis.

Designs civil engineering construction projects such as roadway reconstruction, roadway rehabilitation, installation and upgrading of traffic control devices, water main installations, and drainage improvements.

Prepares accurate drawings and detailed plans using Auto Cad and related computer software and/or standard drafting tools and equipment; writes construction specifications; conducts field lay-out of projects; calculates material and cost estimates.

Develops and implements a data conversion plan from non-GIS formats into GIS.

Develops new GIS databases, maintains and updates current data, generates maps, tables, and queries, and maintains base maps.

Inspects construction in progress for adherence to plans, specifications and standards; may conduct tests on construction materials; coordinates construction activities with contractors and utility representatives; inspects streets during winter months and verifies snow removal.

Attends public meetings and provides information regarding construction details and concerns.

Provides technical information in response to inquiries; investigates and resolves complaints.

Maintains records and files in an acceptable GIS format; prepares reports.

Receives and coordinates special event applications insuring all permits, fees and documents are submitted in a timely manner; completes final approval report for approval at City Council.

Maintains and updates all electronic files related to special events, outdoor sidewalk café license, parklets, vending, block parties and all function in the right of way.

Coordinates Adopt a Road application and maintains schedule of equipment requests.

Conducts field inspections at property sites reporting damage from snow plowing operations; prepares recommendation to project manager.

Investigates complaints from citizens, city officials and City employees regarding public right of ways; conducts field inspections and determination if a violation of an ordnance has occurred.

Prepares new releases for road construction permit closures.

Assists the Traffic Engineering division with traffic count requests and other work as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned or directed.

Maintains reasonable and predictable attendance.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Storm Water Manager, or other administrative superior with some latitude and independence in carrying out tasks and assignments to completion. Work is reviewed through reports and meetings for timely accomplishments of tasks, for overall results achieved, and for adherence to construction design, specifications and standards.

Supervision is not usually a responsibility of positions in this class. An employee may assist in orienting and training new employees or may supervise one or more engineering interns during the summer months. They also may supervise co-op students using GIS applications for data collection and field verification. They may also assist in training a current employee in the use of GIS, answer GIS related questions or aid in problem solving using coded…