General Description

This is technical support work performed in a professional engineering and public works mapping and construction environment.  The work involves performing field and office tasks such as:  technical computer drafting of plans, maps, drawings and layouts; updating the City’s computerized record maps and associated database tables; making routine engineering computations and field measurements; assisting in construction inspection activities; and performing other related field and office work.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of higher level technical or professional staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Update and maintain the City’s computerized maps and records (i.e., land base, assessor, address, traffic assets, sanitary and storm, crash, etc.).

Research legal documents such as legal descriptions, highway right of way plans, plat maps and certified surveys.

Design visual aids and displays for City staff, research reports and public information meetings.  Print condition diagrams and maps of traffic assets.

Assist in providing technical support and training to City Traffic Engineering staff with respect to CAD hardware/software and GIS mapping hardware/software, including Arc products and MicroStation.

Collect and log field construction, maintenance, and repair data into record system (GIS; RDBMS; Spreadsheet; Enterprise Asset Management System). 

Conduct site distance and traffic count studies.

Assist with the preparation of materials for public works construction projects by preparing basic sketches, drafting routine segments of overall plans, and making calculations, as assigned.

Draft construction plans and records for streets, sewer, landfills, and other public works projects using field and survey notes, aerial photos, existing plans and “as builts”, etc.

Calculate and estimate quantities for construction bids.

Assist with construction inspection activities to ensure compliance with contract specifications and other requirements.  Take measurements, monitor and record material quantities and other required information.  Prepare “as built” drawings of completed construction projects.

Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of and ability to use computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including familiarity with computer assisted drafting (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS), and related equipment.  Knowledge of the methods and techniques for inspecting public works construction projects.  Knowledge of drafting techniques, materials and tools.  Knowledge of standard engineering nomenclature and mathematics including geometry and trigonometry.  Knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment.  Ability to make neat and legible technical drawings. Ability to perform mathematical computations quickly and accurately.  Ability to read detailed maps, plans and specifications.  Ability to follow instructions and established procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and with persons in other agencies, contractors and the public.  Ability to perform field work including observations, measurements, data collection, survey crew work, and construction inspection activities.  Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

Training and Experience:

Two years of experience performing technical office and/or field work in support of engineering activities.  Such experience would normally be gained after completion of high school or equivalent (including two years of math and/or mechanical drawing).  Vocational school or college training in the area of civil engineering technology or a closely related area may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the experience.  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geography, computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirements. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of positions in this class will also be considered.

Special Requirements

Ability to meet the transportation and mobility requirements of the position.

Physical Requirements: 

Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and objects weighing up to 75 pounds on occasion. In addition, employees must be able to frequently walk over uneven surfaces and in active construction sites, bend and squat, stand for long periods of time, and tolerate loud noises, dust and pollen.  This position requires work outdoors in all types of weather.  Ability to operate a CAD/GIS workstation with hand and eye coordination using a mouse and keyboard for inputting data.