(May include but are not limited to, those duties listed below).
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Designs or assists with the design of plans and specifications for small to medium-sized construction projects such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks,drains and water mains, including the necessary research, computation, final drafting, construction coordination and inspection.
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Reduces and translates field notes and computations submitted by field survey crews.
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Performs a variety of field activities such as surveying, data collection, testing and inspection; checks potential, new and existing services for permit compliance. May flush and disinfect new water mains.
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Makes reports and recommendations relative to field or design activities and maintains related files.
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Reviews plans for new services; determines requirements and fees; processes agreements, permits and work orders.
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Researches and implements revisions to existing system drawings, records and maps.
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Check-reads and drafts property descriptions.
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Responds to inquiries both in person and by phone from interested persons regarding engineering projects and activities; explains regulations to property owners and contractors.
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Assists with the maintenance of engineering files and documents; prepares regular reports and records on department projects.
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Reproduces blueprints and other design drawings as required.
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If assigned to the Water Department, performs on-site inspections of customer facilities to evaluate potential back-flow problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.
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Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires sitting for extended periods of time, with frequent standing, walking and occasional balancing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling and use of finger dexterity and feeling by touching. Job duties may require occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs. The incumbent is occasionally required to crawl into cramped spaces, climb to and walk at heights, and walk on slippery, uneven surfaces. The position requires talking, hearing, both near and far vision, plus the ability to distinguish colors, shades of colors, and to perceive depth and field of vision while performing assigned duties. The incumbent in this position works indoors daily and outside in various types of weather weekly, with occasional exposure to dust, electrical energy, and dry atmosphere. Job duties require working around moving or stationery machinery and/or vehicles. The nature of the work requires the incumbent to drive a City vehicle daily, with repetitive use of both hands and right foot.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.