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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEngineering Tech II_old . Job Title: Department: Reports To: FLSA Exempt (Y /N): Union: BBP: Salary Level: Location: Approved By: Approved Date: JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Engineering Tech II Public Works Engineering Services Manager NO Teamsters NO Engineering Technician II, Grade 9 Federal Building Human Resource Manag~ September 2000 V SUMMARY Performs semiskilled engineering and technical work engineering including but not limited to right of way tasks of routine nature and research, analysis and compilation of historical and/or technical information for use in response to action requests and various reports, by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. . Assists the Right of Way Agent in the administration of road vacation procedure; which may include pre-application consultation, petition preparation, contract with agencies, departments, and individuals for comments on petition, report writing, and presentation of reports and recommendations in public hearings. Prepares final statement of cost for payment by applicant; follows through with scheduling final resolution with Board of Commissioners and recording same. Assists with public counter and telephone inquiries to explain standard procedures, plats and survey information, and applications to use right of way. Researches and analyzes records, compiles information, and completes reports to respond in writing and orally to Action Requests from the public or from other County staff/Departments. Researches records for information on history and establishment of right of way for County roads. Prepares petitions, notices, reports and resolution. Writes simple legal descriptions. With assistance assembles, drafts and edits contracts and specifications, licenses, permits, franchises, and various technical reports. Performs office tasks including drafting; computation of grades, coordinates, curves and materials quantities; computer data input; and compilation of infrastructure inventories. . As a survey crew member operates survey equipment and performs semi skilled survey tasks. May '_. ocassionally operate survey instruments. Page 1 . Performs routine engineering tasks. Inspects site for clearing, excavating, fencing, guardrails, surface drainage, and other simple construction items. Assists with inspection of more complex installations or construction features. Assists in the preparation of estimates and performs research for information on assigned projects. Performs routine traffic and inventory information gathering. Accountable for specific project steps, work in a team based environment and participate in the annual training program and annual performance evaluation process. Interact in a professional manner with Department Heads and other officials, County employees, business people and the general public. Ability to contact the public and business persons to obtain permits, addresses, referrals and general information. Participates in team processes to assist in developing the division budget for the department. Participates in self directed team process to set work level expectations, goals, and objectives. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES . This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The position may train Engineering Tech 1 in various duties. May provide input on hiring decisions. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two (2) years experience as an Engineering Technician I; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. ~ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of Page 2 . basic algebra and geometry. Ability to use mathematics as it applies to engineering functions, and material sampling and testing. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to define problems, collect data, and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State Driver's License Ability to successfully complete various required training classes and obtain certificates necessary for functional skills performance, maintenance and improvement. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of County and Department policies, procedures, standards, and forms. Knowledge of plats, surveys and legal descriptions. Experienced in all general office administration processes. Skilled in the use of personal computer and associated programs including word processing and spreadsheet programs, preferably MSWord for Windows and EXCEL. Ability to research several sources for deeds, road establishments, history and right of way information as correct and complete as possible. Capable of using road plans to trace right of way. Ability to read . and understand legal descriptions. A general knowledge of drafting, survey procedures and equipment, the use of computers, and the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, and Municipal Construction. Ability to operate various survey equipment, simple drafting instruments, sampling and testing equipment, and motor vehicles. Ability to use accuracy and good judgment when performing engineering and/or technical activities. Ability to follow through and learn the methods of Engineering. Ability to work effectively under general supervision with some independence. Ability to perform outdoor work in a potentially dangerous environment, i.e. traffic, heavy equipment, quarry and pit sites, crushing, asphalt and concrete plants, forestry industry, etc. 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 regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to Page 3 - finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to stand for long periods of time during inspection of construction activities, while surveying, staking or completing mapping tasks. Ability to walk stairs, climb banks, ditches, steep slopes, walk on uneven ground at times during construction activities, or while surveying, staking or completing mapping tasks. Ability to frequently lift and/or move surveying equipment, theodolite, Total Station, staking paraphernalia, asphalt samples, soil samples, and various other equipment. May also require the ability to lift or force/move survey monuments, concrete sacks, or soil samples for a short duration. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative 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. . While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud while working on construction sites near heavy equipment and on roadway where traffic is present and moderate in the office environment. SKILL BAND POSITION: This position is part of the Engineering Tech II Skill Band. . Page 4