Engineering Technician I - Palmdale, United States - Palmdale Water District

Description

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Engineering Tech I $37.51$45.60
• Engineering Tech II $43.43$52.79

• To perform technical engineering support duties in drafting/design, plan check review, mapping, engineering recordkeeping, and customer service inquiries related to the District's water distribution system and facilities improvement projects.

• Engineering Technician I_
• This is the entry level class in the Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Engineering Technician 1 class is distinguished from the 2 level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the 2 level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

• This is the journey level class in the Engineering Technician series and is distinguished from the 1 level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the 1 level.

• All levels receive supervision from the Engineering Manager.

• Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Prepare and review technical designs, maps, drawings, visual aids, and graphic presentation materials related to District facilities projects; use manual or computerized methods to develop or revise engineering drawings during design and construction phases.
• Perform technical design review including conceptual and detailed design review according to District standards and polices; issue rejection or willserve notifications.
• Using a variety of technical engineering software including computer aided design/drafting (CADD), produce and maintain maps via geographic information systems (GIS); maintain and make adjustments to the District's distribution system hydraulic model.
• Plan checking CADD files.
• Maintain mapping and recording of the District's conveyance and distribution systems and related water facilities; identify and report problems with new and/or existing pipeline maintenance and construction.
• Establish, maintain, and close out project files, including tract, commercial, single parcel and specification files according to District engineering standards; ensure compliance with project documentation requirements; prepare and maintain asbuilt drawings.
• Provide database management of maps and records; add new layers, edit documents or make corrections as needed to document project and engineering/construction history and maintain District mapping records in an uptodate status.
• Create and run queries and prepare format output for various routine and special reports required by District departments; update programs and systems with patches and service pack releases provided by outsourced vendors.
• Respond at the public counter, by telephone electronic mail, or regular correspondence to inquiries from the general public, contractors, developers, landowners, consultants, and other agencies or utilities regarding availability of and requirements for water service and fire flow.
• Work with consultants and private engineers relative to the design of water project facilities; prepare estimates for connection fees and construction meter installation; prepare a variety of technical and narrative reports.
• Conduct field site investigations; verify conditions, measurements, and conformity to specifications; locate public utility lines and confirm adequate fire flow pressures; perform survey work and prepare field sketches and notes.
• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for new or expanded District buildings; prepare plan specifications or modifications and ensure compliance with building and design codes and regulations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Engineering Technician I_

• Basic manual and computerized practices and methods used in civil engineering drafting, design, and mapping including CADD and GIS.
• Principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Basic surveying practices and related equipment.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Principle