Project Technician Ii - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Applications accepted from:
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

_Service Line:
_WasteWater Operations

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Reporting Location:
_ Various Locations

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_Workdays & Hours:_
M-F, 7a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Subject to change

_ DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS_
Provides general administrative, technical support to develop, prepare and implement specifications. Also plans for various Collection System projects to ensure conformance to project specifications and contract documents and systems.

Responsibilities include:

Performs engineering drafting, design and plotting.
Prepares documentation authorizing payments to contractors.
Provides technical support and expertise to agencies, contractors, and technical consultants to resolve concerns and inquiries.
Prepares and updates various reports, records and files.
Researches and collects data from various departments and other sources.
Instructs contractors about understanding and using various forms, gathering information, and operating systems.
Conducts field studies and special projects.
Operates ArcGIS Pro to create drawings

***- Assists technical personnel in locating project plans and specifications.

Prepares and evaluates designs, projects, drawings, plans and specifications.
Retrieves and loads computerized statistical data.
Performs accurate abstracting for all assessment projects.
May Assist various field investigations relating to wastewater collection and water distribution systems, including smoke testing, dye checks, flow monitoring, etc.
May prepare field investigation reports and maintain records of finding

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position occasionally requires stooping or bending.

Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

_This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier __III _
_Level._

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

_EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS_
Requires an Associate's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Designing or a closely related field.

_EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS_
Two (2) years of related experience, such as surveying, engineering, drafting and/or designing, are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Design or a closely related field may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

_LICENSE REQUIREMENTS_
None

PREFERENCES:

Preference shall be given to individuals with Sanitary sewer maintenance rehabilitation, work order issuance and a working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems and Infrastructure Management System is a plus.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

_SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED_:
None**However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

_SAFETY IMPACT POSITION_:
Yes**
_SALARY INFORMATION_

Pay Grade 13

_APPLICATION PROCEDURES_
If you need special services or accommodations, call TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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