Senior Engineering Technician

 The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for

If you are someone who naturally embraces working in a team-based work environment, is organized and resourceful, and understands the importance of tact and diplomacy when serving the public, consider a career with the City of Elk Grove Public Works Department! The Public Works Department is currently looking for a motivated individual to join the Operations and Maintenance Division and encourages those with relevant professional experience to apply!
 
The Operations and Maintenance Division is responsible for maintenance functions in Public Works associated with streets and drainage. This includes pavement management, surface treatments, ADA improvements, sidewalks and coordinating with other City departments, consultants, and outside agencies.
 
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of general engineering principles and standards, the ability to analyze data to make intelligent assessments and the ability to learn quickly in a supportive environment. Although not necessary, experience with project inspection, data collection, field investigations and work experience as a Public Works employee would be beneficial. To be successful in this position, strong judgement and prioritization skills are essential.
 
 If you want to join a dedicated team that shares a commitment to keep the City of Elk Grove safe and efficiently run, consider a career with the City of Elk Grove Public Works Department.
 
 Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
 Filing Deadline:                        11:59 PM on May 15, 2023
 Oral Board Interviews:            June 1, 2023 (Virtual)
 Final Selection Interviews:     June 7, 2023  (In Person) 
 
The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Proud Heritage. Bright Future. 

Community Profile
Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.  DESCRIPTION:
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Prepares, updates, and revises engineering maps and drawings related to a variety of public works and capital improvement projects; performs preliminary engineering design work and calculations, including preparation of plans, charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, and sketches.
2. Uses various mathematical calculations in the performance of technical engineering duties; identifies and locates utilities, easements, property lines from engineering plans.
3. Checks calculations and estimates used in the design and projection of various maps including parcel maps, subdivision maps, and City maps; maintains map record files of properties and improvements; prepares, issues, tracks, and files encroachment and grading permits.
4. Calculates quantities and cost estimates for assigned public works construction projects; obtains vendor/contractor price quotes, produces requisitions, and signs off on purchase orders for equipment, materials and supplies related to work assignment.
5. Independently performs site inspections of City construction projects to verify quantities, quality and conformance with plans and specifications.
6. Performs field work including surveying and staking of in-house projects using a variety of technical survey equipment; reduces field survey notes and computer traverses, grades, closures, distances and areas for office use.
7. Uses computer and/or electronic calculator and other methods to solve a variety of engineering-related problems as well as determining distances, areas, volumes, grades and hydraulic flows.
8. Independently prepares reports, conducts meetings, manages large-scale, complex and highly visible public projects; independently performs designs and analysis using City engineering standards.
9. Conducts pedestrian, traffic, and parking surveys and studies; compiles and tabulates information and produces traffic count reports; maintains related reports and files; assists in developing striping, signage and/or detour plans related to traffic flow and control; makes recommendations regarding traffic control devices.
10. Files and retrieves engineering and related plans, maps, exhibits and various documents; updates files and maintains document reference and retrieval systems.
11. Provides internal and external customers with information, such as legal descriptions of parcels, address verification, property ownership, assessor's parcel numbers, zoning designations, easements, flood zone designations, public right-of-way, property jurisdiction and assessment districts.
12. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
13. Performs related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in sub-professional engineering work, including drafting, surveying, and mapping.
• Policies and regulations related to construction, extension, and maintenance of a variety of public works systems and facilities.
• MUTCD, CADOT 2018 Specifications, Adopted and Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG), ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
• Principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentation.
• Survey and audit techniques and practices related to area of assignment.
• Engineering maps and records.
• Construction materials and methods.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of technical office and field engineering work involving, drafting, surveying, and mapping.
• Reduce, interpret and apply field notes in performing drafting work.
• Use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and GPS (Global Positioning System) and other computer applications related to technical engineering work.
• Learn and operate equipment and instruments used in drafting, surveying, mapping, traffic studies and traffic calming devices. Read and prepare plans and specifications and compare to actual site conditions and scale representation on maps.
• Apply map scale representation related to engineering design and construction.
• Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Reduce, interpret and apply field notes in performing drafting work.
• Compile and analyze technical information; problem-solve complicated engineering issues and identify alternatives and make related recommendations.
• Assess vendor/contractor services, related equipment, and associated costs.
• Perform engineering and mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Perform database management tasks related to area of assignment.
• Use and care for instruments, tools, equipment, and software related to area of assignment.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the division.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies to concerns or questions in area of responsibility.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of an Associate's degree, with course work in mathematics, drafting, surveying, engineering, CAD, GPS, GIS, database management or a related field.

Experience:
Three (3) years of professional level experience performing progressively responsible duties equivalent to the City of Elk Grove's Engineering Technician II class.

License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid California Engineer-In-Training Certificate is desiredThe conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment; travel from site to site; when visiting sites, the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, be exposed noise dust, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hostile environments.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift, carry, push, restrain, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations; to operate equipment and vehicle; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
 
The information listed above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Elk Grove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 478-2230.   

Salary : $69,486 - $93,131