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il approved revised job specifications for
ENGINEERING Council
City Engineer
the Assistant F Chief Civil
DIVISION TION Engineer, junior through Associate Civil
REORGANIZAEngineering Technician Supervisor and
JOB SPECIFICATIONS Engineer, Engineering
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CITY O LO®! COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: October 22, 1985
SUBJECT: Engineering Division Reorganization - Job Specifications
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve revised job specifications for
the Assistant City Engineer, Chief Civil Engineer, Junior through Associate Civil
Engineer, Engineering Technician Supervisor, and Engineering Technician 1/II.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The reorganization of the Engineering Division, approved
early this year as part of the budget, is being implemented. (See attached or-
ganization chart.) Some changes in job specifications are necessary and are sum-
marized below:
Position Changes/Comments
Assistant City Engineer and The changes involve the shifted traffic en -
Chief Civil Engineer gineering and development review duties.
Junior, Assistant, Associate
Civil Engineer
Engineering Assistant
Engineering Technician Supervisor
Engineering Technician 1/11
Jack 4. Ronsko
Pubiif Works Director
Attachments - Job Specifications
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APPROVED:
Indirect supervision of subprofessional
positions is changed to direct supervision.
Del eted
Rewritten to include duties of Engineering
Assistant. Operation of computers was
added to the examples of duties.
Minor editorial changes were made. Operation
of computers, review of development plans
and public contact were added to the examples
of duties.
A. PETERSON, City Manager
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ENGINEERING DIVISION ORGANIZATION
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Plans and organizes the work of the Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department; coordinates the work of the Engineering Division with other Divii-
s ions within the Department and w;th other departments within the City; acts
for and on behalf of the Public Works Director in his absence.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a high level management position clays in the Public Works Depart-
ment. The position is responsible for the Engineering Division and performs a
number of duties affecting all departmental divisions. These duties require
extensive external contacts and working relationships. The Assistant City
Engineer acts as Public Works Director in the Director's absence and is ex-
pected to possess extensive technical knowledge of engineering, public works
administration, and the City's public works system.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Public Works Director.
Exercises .general direction e er subordinate engineering position', and general Aft
supervision over sub -professional engineering positions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans and organizes the operations and activities of the Engineering Division;
develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Assumes responsiblity for preparation and administration of the Division's
budget..
Assumes _responsibility for a variety of personnel actions including perform-
ance evaluation, training, and disciplinary actions, Recommends the hiring
and suspension of personnel.
Meets with developers, subdividers, contractors, realtors, engineers, and
architects to explain City development policies.
Directs all aspects of and easementarpquisition and abandonment, discuss-
ing same with owners, developers, City(", agents, and personnel inv lved in
appraising and obtaining of rights of way; reviews and approves all agree-
ments and legal descriptions.
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Prepares and writes all general correspondence and Council Communications
related to the Division's activities; preapres special reports and studies AMML
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Assistant City Engineer (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES r
Handles the more difficult public citizen complaints and public relation mat- a
ters.
Reviews and approves plans and specificatii,..s for most City work including L
curb and gutter, streets, sanitary sewer, storm drains, traffic signals, water
mains, structures, City buildings, assessment districts, subdivisions, and
developments. Directs inspection of these projects. Approves all contract
payments and subdivi-sign releases. Reviews and approves plans and specifica-
tions for informal contracts for curb, gutter, sidewalk, and approve award of
informal contracts for same. f
Prepares construction grant applications.
Reviews and approves building plans and occupancy permits for conformance with
Public Works requirements.
Meets with the general public regarding questions directly related to Public
Works and, at 'times, Planning and Building: complaints, water and sewer taps,
rights-of-way, encroachment permits, traffic, etc.
Directs personnel involver' in obtaining and collating traffic data; reviews,
edits and approves City Council communications regarding all aspects of traf-
fic: annual reports, parking, traffic signals, speed zones, signings, park-
i nq, etc. .
Gathers information, reviews, and prepares memo to Community Development De- t
partment indicating Public Works requirements as they relate to parcel maps, t_
tentative su{{t/,1 division maps, review, use permits, etc. Diree.+s -_ny),.vyi cvAd
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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the planning, designing, and construction of municipal publicworks
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projects.
Design principles, required in planning public works projects; princi-
ples of mechanical, structural and traffic engineering and surveying;
field survey and construction practices as .they apply to the design
construction of public works projects.
Municipal public.works administration.
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Principles of management and supervision.
Safety principles, practices, and procedures..
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Assistant City Engineer (Continued)
Knowledge of:
Basic municipal accounting and budgeting practices.
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Report writing techniques.
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Ability to:
Analyze Division's operations and recommend improvements.
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Establish cooperative public relations with contractors, developers,
private engineers and the general public.
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Analyze and interpret Federal and State regulations pertaining to the
Engineering Division.
Prepare and review plans, specifications, and engineer's estimates.
Plan, assign, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel.
Experience and Education
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Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce
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the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience•
Five years of office and field experience in civil engineering,
i preferably including four years in design and construction of
Public Works improvements, two years of which were in an admin-
istrative or supervisory capacity.
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Education:
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A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Licenses- and .Certificates _;
Registration Civil Engineer issued
Possession of a Certificate of as a
by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California De-
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CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEER
DEFINITION
CITY OF EODI
Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews engineering work in connection with
the location, design, construction, and maintenance of major Public Works
projects and subdivision and development improvement plans prepared by private
engineers; acts for and on behalf of the Assistant City Engineer in his
apse lice.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a combination supervisory/managerial position in the Engineering Divi-
sion of the Public Works Department. This position supervises the Design sec-
tion of the Division and participates in management and policy-making for the
engineering Division as a.whole. This position has responsible charge for City
engineering work, including contract engineering services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Assistant City Engineer and Public Works
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Director.
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Plans, assigns, super-ises, and reviews the work of Design section engineers;
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oversees the work of consulting engineers.
Assumes responsibility for the preparation and administration of the Design
1 section budget; participates in policy-making for the Engineering Division.
Assumes responsibility for a variety of personnel actions including perform-
ance evaluation, training, and disciplinary actions. Recommends the hiring
and suspension of personnel.
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Supervises the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for the
construction of water, sewer, storm drain, park/basin projects, traffic sig-
nals and street improvement projects;Xchecks plans for accuracy and complete-
ness and makes recommendations for revision and improvement; reviews specifi-
cations for composition and accuracy; prepares and/or reviews preliminary and
final cost estimates.
Assists subordinate engineering personnel with difficult problems.
( Provides for training and development of Division employees.
Makes engineering calculations, such as hydraulic and structural analyses, and
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES { `i
Meets with other agency officials, engineers, private individuals, and indus--
try representatives in discussing engineering problems.
Makes Council presentations related to engineering studies and projects under
his/her responsibility.
Assists -n planning, organizing and directing office and field engine Bring,
and assists in reviewing engineering design for maintenance personnel in con-
struction and maintenance of Public Works projects.
Prepares and writes ail general correspondence and Council Communications
rel-ated to the Division's activities; prepares special reports and studies
requested by the Public Works Director.
Prepares end evaluates contracts; prepares reports on Engineering Division
functions and activities for City officials.
Analyzes Division activities; prepares reports, including the Division's
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QUALIFICATIONS �iSreQ:Jail z-ontz,l5fcS ml5, �t�i»�j,t.
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering as applied to
the planning, designing, and construction of municipal public works
projects.
Design principles, strength of materials and stress analysis required
in planning public works projects.
Principles of mechanical, structural, and traffic engineering, and sur-
veying as they apply to the design of public works projects.
Field survey and construction practices.
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Municipal public works administration.
Principles of management and supervision.
Safety principles, practices and procedures. i
8.asic municipal accounting and budgeting practice.:
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Chief Civil Engineer (Continued)
Ability to:
Design, prepare and review plans, specifications and engineer's esti-
mates on public works projects.
Direct the work of subordinate engineering personnel.
Establish cooperative public relations with contractors, developers,
private engineers and the general public.
Analyze Division's operations and recommend improvements.
Analyze and interpret federal and state regulations pertaining to the
Engineering Division.
Conduct Division training programs.
Estimate job costs and keep neat and accurate records.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce
the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is -
Experience: `
Three years of progressively responsible and varied professional
civil engineering experience including experience in surveying
and designing streets and water, sewer and storm drain systems.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a Certificate of Registration issued as a Civil Engineer
by the California State Board of Registration for Professional
Engineers.
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California De-
partment of Motor Vehicles.
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JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER
ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
DEFINITION
CITY OF L01
Performs professional engineering work in the planning, design, and construe
tion of public works and related projects. Assumes varying degrees of respor
sibility for the engineering requirements of water, sewer, stormdrain, street:
and other projects, depending upon class level. Thi s is -a flexibly staff,
class series.in that the Junior level position may reasonably expect to pry
gross to the Assistant level with training, satisfactory performance, al
obtaining proper certification. Similarly, the Assistant may expect to pre
gress to the Associate level.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Junior Civil Engineer - This is the entry level in the professional engineer
ing class series. Positions in this class differ from Assistant Civil Engii
eers in that they are not expected to immediately perform a wide range i
engineering tasks or be familiar with City engineering policies and prove
lures. Unlike the Assistant, they would rarely exercise lead supervision ova
other engineering positions.
Assistant Civil Engineer - This class is between the entry level and fu'
journey level classes in the professional engineering class series. Positiol
in this class differ from the entry level (Junior Civil Engineer) in that thf.
pperform a wider range of tasks, are more familiar with City projects and regi
t. Iations, anu are required to possess an Engineer -In -Training certificate frc
the State. The Assistant differs from the Associate Civil Engineer in the
the Associate performs the most difficult engineering ta->ks while the Assi:
tant performs moderately difficult tasl:s. Also, the Associate regularly Exec
vises indirect supervision over other professional engineers while the Assi:
tant does so only occassionally. Also, the Associate is a Registered Engines
! while the Assistant is an Engineer -In -Training. Positions in this class gel
erally are filled from the Junior 7 -rel.
Associate Civil Engineer - This is the full journey level :lass in the profe!
sional engineering class series. Positions in this class perform the moi
difficult professional engineering work and are distinguished from the Assi:
tant Civil Engineer in that they are Registered Civil Engineers, performie
the functions requiring registration and act in the absence of the Chief Civ'
Engineer. Positions in this class normally are filled from the Assistai
i level.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Junior Civil Engineer
} Receives specific direction from higher level professional engineers.
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Assistant Civil Engineer j
Associate Civil Engineer (Continued)
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
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4xercises a-edirect supervision - 4 a--te• atter sub -
professional engineering positions.
Assistant and Associate Civil Engineer
Receives general direction from higher level professional engineering posi-
tions. I
Exercises i"dirWt supervision evtt^ lower level Civil s
Engineers and ever sub -professional engineering positions. • d'
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Designs and prepares plans, specifications and cost estimates for public works
projects including water, wastewater, street, storm drain,, and related proj-
ects; researches project design requirements; performs complex calculations
and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
Reviews and checks final maps, parcel maps, and subdivision improvement plans
for accuracy and conformance with City codes, ordinances and departmental
requirements.
Writes and checks legal descriptions for parcels of land.
Conducts specialized studies involving selection and use of materials and
equipment, design techniques and economic comparison of alternatives, (i.e.,
water well construction and rehabilitation, sewer pipe
materials, etc.).
Serves as field inspector and field engineer on public works projects.
Assigns routine investigation, design and drafting tasks to technical sub-
ordinates; reviews completed work; assists in the solution of difficult prob-
lems.
Prepares applications for State and Federal grants; administers grant projects.
Answers questions from contractors, private engineers, other public members,
and other City departments on public works projects, City codes, ordinances,
and. policies.
Performs. related duties as required.
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Junior Civil Engineer
Assistant Civil Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer (Continued)
QUALIFICATIONS
Junior Civil Engineer
Knowles f=
Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works,
utilities, and building construction projects.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of publ is
works and utilities projects.
Modern developments, current literature and sources of information re-
garding engineering.
Ability to:
Make engineering designs, do computations, and prepare engineering
plans and studies.
Use and care of drafting and surveying instruments.
Experience and Education
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Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce
the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience:
No related working experience.
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited
college or university.
Licenses or Certificates
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California De-
partment of Motor Vehicles.
Assistant Civil Engineer
In addition to requirements of the Junior Civil Engineer:
Knowledge of:
City engineering policiesandprocedures.
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Junior Civil Engineer
Assistant Civil Engineer t
Associate Civil Engineer (Continued)
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Do moderately complex engineering designs and do computations under H
general supervision.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Experience and Education
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Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce
the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience: _-
Two years experience as a professional engineer.
Education: _
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited `
college or university.
Licenses or Certificates
Possession of an Engineer -In -Training certificate issued by the Cali-
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fornia Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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€ partment of Motor Vehicles.
Associate Civil Engineer
In addition to requirements of the Assistant Civil Engineer:
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PK,ncipi o supvia'tr ing.
Ability to:
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Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of super -
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Manage engineering projects from inception to completion. {
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Perform field inspection of public works projects; review plans and`
maps submitted for compliance with all pertinent guidelines.
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Junior Civil Engineer
Assistant Civil Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer (Continued) :I
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce
the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience-
Three
xPerience-Three years experience as a professional engineer, including,
two years experience with the City of Lodi.
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited
college or university.
Licenses and Certificates
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Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued
by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California De-
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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
CITY OF LODI
Performs highly responsible sub -professional office and field engineering work
in such areas as traffic, design, surveying, legal descriptions, maps and
records.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journey level class performing specialized duties in
assigned sub -professional engineering areas. This class is distinguished from
the Engineering Technician class series by its administrative responsibilities
and regular exercise of technical and functional supervision over Engineering
Technicians.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from professional level engineers.
Exercises direct supervision over Engineering Technicians and other as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinates.
Assists with and performs a variety of personnel actions including selections,
promotions, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and dismissals.
Assists with budget development and administration for an assigned section.
Performs supervisory duties including review of employee time reports, training
and evaluating subordinate employees, and determining needs and ordering of
required supplies.
Prepares documents such as property descriptions, annexation descriptions,
easements, and easement vacations.
Calculates distances, angles, traverses, closures, and makes drawings for
property descriptions.
Inspects minor public works projects.
Takes soil compaction tests.
Performs complex sub -professional engineering work including design and
preparation of improvement plans, specifications and estimates for a variety of
public works, and other projects.
Supervises the preparation of utility inventory records and maintains utility
system maps. Makes rough layouts and drawings required for office, council
presentations, and contract work.
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Senior Engineering Assistant (Continued)
Conducts traffic engineering studies including vehicular and pedestrian volumes,
prevailing speeds, accidents, and parking patterns.
Drafts written reports of traffic engineering studies including charts, maps,
diagrams; and photographs necessary for the installation of traffic control
devices.
Processes street right-of-way and easement vacations.
Operates computers and peripheral equipment in areas of record keeping,
graphics, surveying and other engineering applications.
Serves as survey party chief; supervises work of subordinates engaged in field
surveys.
Takes topography and sets line and grade for City public works projects.
Determines and lays out control for aerial photogrammetry.
Exercises judgment in staking out public works construction jobs in accordance
with engineering plans.
Calculates distances, ties, angles, areas, stations, cuts and fills, traverses
and closures.
Computes grades and profiles.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, and instruments
used in drafting and mapping.
Basic principles of engineering field survey work. _-
Principles of supervision.
Ability to:
Supervise the work of others.
Perform a variety of difficult sub -professional engineering design and
layout work.
Collect and analyze data.
Prepare neat and accurate drawings from sketches and survey notes.
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Senior Engineering Assistant (Continued)
Interpret engineering maps, plans, construction standards and legal
descriptions.
Operate computers and learn various software programs.
Make accurate engineering computations.
Draft clear and concise reports.
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Write clear and precise property descriptions.
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Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the
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qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience:
Five years sub -professional engineering office or field work
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including some experience in a lead or administrative capacity._
Education:
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Completion of high school (or its equivalent) plus some college
level coursework in civil engineering, hydraulics, statics,
surveying, or graphics. A Degree in Civil Engineering Technology
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would be roughly equivalent to three years expeience.
Licenses and Certificates
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Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II
DEFINITION
CITY OF LODI
Performs sub -professional engineering office and field work involving surveying,
drafting, minor inspection and design. This is a flexibly staffed class series
in that a I level position may reasonably expect to progress to the II level
with training and satisfactory performance.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Engineering Technician I - This is the entry level for the sub -professional
engineering class series. Positions in this class are distinguished from the
Engineering Technician II class in that they are not expected to be familiar
with a broad range of subprofessional engineering functions but are expected to
perform assigned duties responsibly given necessary training. As incumbents
gain experience in the position, they progressively acquire the knowledge and
abilities of the Engineering Technician II.
Engineering Technician II - This is the journey level class in the
subprofessional engineering class series. Positions in this class are
distinguished from the Engineering Technician I class in that they perform a
broader range of sub -professional engineering tasks and are familiar with
numerous office and field tasks. They are distinguished from the Senior
Engineering Assistant in that they are not expected to possess extensive,
specialized knowledge in one or more engineering areas and do not regularly
exercise direct supervision over subordinates. Positions in this class normally
are filled from the i level.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Engineering Technician I
Receives immediate supervision from higher levei sub -professional engineering
positions and from professional engineers.
Engineering Technician II
Receives general supervision from a Senior Engineering Assistant and
professional engineering positions.
Occasionally exercises indirect supervision of a technical nature over
Engineering Technician I's, usually by assisting in their training.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Uses drafting instruments; performs design work on less complex public works
projects.
Prepares rough layouts, drawings, diagrams, and plans for public works projects.
Performs the computing and drafting operations involved in reducing field survey
notes.
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Engineering Technician I
Engineering Technician II (Continued)
Calculates distances, ties, angles, area, stations, traverses, closures and
construction quantities.
Lays out, draws, inks, traces, checks, and keeps maps up to date.
Refers to public records to obtain information necessa-y for projects.
Takes traffic counts and surveys
Takes simple survey notes, does such engineering drawing as tracing maps and
simple construction plans and diagrams.
Draws details from rough layouts of drawings.
Letters either freehand or with the aid of mechanical lettering devices.
Assists in maintaining drafting supplies.
Copies data, computes areas and tabulates readings.
Makes mathematical computations.
Operates computers and peripheral equipment in areas of record keeping,
graphics, surveying and other engineering applications.
Operates blueprint machine
Reviews portions of development improvement plans for conformance with City
requirements.
Answers complaints from the public regarding curb, gutter, and drainage
improvement plans and specifications; answers contractor and public questions
concerning Citv encroachment policies and issues encroachment permits.
Inspects minor public works projects.
Operates transits and levels to determine distances, layout curves and establish
ties ire the preparation of a variety of preliminary locations, construction,
property, and other survey work.
May serve as a working survey party chief working with subordinates in the
observation, computing and recording of field data.
Determines lines, angles, distances, elevations, and keeps field notes of
readings and observations.
Cleans and adjusts survey instruments.
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Engineering Technician I
Engineering Technician II (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Field
Calculates cuts and fills for pipe and street wort.
Takes relative compaction tests.
Serves as rodman or chairman in performing supervised work with an engineering
survey party in the field.
In a training capacity, may operate transits and levels as instrumentman on the
survey party.
Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering Technician I
Knowledge of:
Drafting methods, techniques and equipment.
The principles and uses of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Elementry engineering survey principles and practices.
Ability to:
Do simple drafting neatly and accurately.
Solve problems and make computations using algebra, geometry, and
trigonometry.
Follow oral and written directions.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the
qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience:
No related workirg experience.
Education:
Completion. of high school or its equivalent supplemented by
courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and mechanical
drawing.
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Engineering Technician I
Engineering Technician II (Continued)
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
Engineering Technician II
In addition to the requirements of the Engineering Technician I:
Knowledge of:
Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, and instruments
used in drafting, mapping, and surveying.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of office and field sub -professional engineering work.
Collect and analyze data.
Prepare neat and accurate construction plans, drawings and diagrams.
Interpret engineering maps, plans, construction standards and legal
descriptions.
Understand and apply laws, rules and regulations.
Operate computers and learn various software programs.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the
qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience:
Two years of sub -professional engineering office or field work.
Education:
Completion of high school or its equivalent supplemented by
courses in drafting, trigonometry, and surveying.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
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