Engineering Technician

Baraboo, Wisconsin (pop. 11,755) seeks experienced Engineering Technician to do routine and complex non-professional engineering work and provide customer service. Position will do research and then develop reports and maps that support the assignment. Reports to the Public Works Director/City Engineer position and also works closely with Water, Sewer, Public Works, and Administration staff.Must be skilled in the survey and layout of construction or other projects and in map development using GIS methods. Lead person to input facility maintenance data on to maps and data bases for streets, sewers, sidewalks, signs, parking lots, and other City-owned facilities.

Qualifications:
High school graduate or GED equivalent plus knowledge of engineering technician work through an Associate’s degree from a vocational school or from experience. Salary commensurate with experience and abilities within the range of per year, plus an excellent benefit package.

General Purpose:
Perform routine and complex non-professional engineering work and provide customer assistance to the public. Provide data, research, and maps to aid departments throughout the City. May serve as a member of the Information Technology Workgroup.

Supervision:
Received: Works under the general supervision of the City Engineer. However, position also works closely with Water, Sewer, Public Works, and Administration.Exercised: None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the survey and layout of construction or other projects.
• Act as an inspector on Public Works projects.
• Maintain and file all official map records, (tax parcel, utility, street, etc.).
• Maintain and update City copy of the State Administrative Codes.
• Give general and technical information regarding department activities in response to inquiries both in the Engineering Department and the Assessor’s Office.
• Primary person to input facility maintenance data on to maps and into data bases for streets, sewers, sidewalks, signs, parking lots, and other City owned facilities into a GIS system.
• Assist with computer support on City network.
• Provide computer network analysis and direction for the future which helps the City stay current in the information technology world in terms of hardware and software in as efficient and cost effective manner as possible.
• Locate utilities for Digger Hotline calls.
• Prepare engineering drawings under the direction of the City Engineer.
• Stake construction as required for the Public Works Department.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

Peripheral Duties:

• Operate a vehicle.
• Provide backup to related positions.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Attend periodic safety classes as determined appropriate for the position, i.e. personal protective equipment, excavating and trenching, etc.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
• Specialized knowledge of engineering technician work acquired either through an Associate’s degree in a vocational school or through related experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of surveying and engineering practices and principals.
• Able to read and write legal descriptions, translating them into graphic map representations.
• Working knowledge of personal operating computer systems, GIS systems, and AutoCADD software.
• Able to effectively meet and deal with the public, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to follow oral and written instructions.

Special Requirements:

• Understand the importance of safety by attending classes provided by the City through CVMIC and other trained staff because of exposure to accidents that could occur while working in the field.

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, Engineering transit and level and related surveying tools, blueprint machine, manual and computerized drafting equipment.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A portion of the work will be outdoors, sometimes in severe environments throughout the winter months in particular. Position may respond to calls from the Utility Department for emergency locates. The need to visit sites throughout the city requires working in all types of weather, both favorable and inclement.
• The noise level in the office work environment is moderate; work in the field may be noisy.

Selection/Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, and reference check; job related tests may be required.