The City of Oxnard Public Works Department is seeking a Surveying Technician with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of policies and procedures related to the land surveying, construction, design, and maintenance of public works systems and facilities.WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Technician is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: operates reflective prism pole, leveling rod, and self-reading rods for vertical control, construction and topographic surveys; takes measurement readings while maintaining proper tape tension and plumbing with a plumb bob over survey points;

• Provides mathematical checks of measured angles, electronic slope measurement reduction or slope chain reduction to horizontal distances, angle conversions to bearings, and prorations correcting measured lines or angles;

• Records and checks the accuracy of measured distances by keeping peg notes; expedites survey progress by selecting suitable instrument locations and setting up survey instruments; prepares and sets survey markers and construction stakes indicating offset, cut and fill data, elevations, stationing, slope stake information and position location; sets and plumbs foresight and backsight targets for transit lines; performs field maintenance of survey tools and equipment; clears brush and other obstacles for line of sight for the survey;

•  Loads the appropriate equipment and supplies into survey vehicle to conduct the day's survey work; drives a survey vehicle to various locations 

• Ability to operate levels, electronic calculators, electronic distance measuring devices, electronic data collectors, total stations, GNSS equipment and other precision instruments.

• Assists in the establishment and setting of survey monuments; stocks, cleans, and maintains vehicle

• Performs survey assignments such as data collection for design surveys; performs plan interpretation and calculations for construction staking; performs preparation of field notes for documentation of surveying activities.

• Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, engineering procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties

• Conduct Computer Aided Design(CAD) drafting and computing operations in the preparation of a wide variety of engineering drawings and plans

• Calculate vertical and horizontal alignments for surveyors

• Maintain computer programs for various types of drawings and project information

• Develop and modifies computer programs required to provide graphics, maps, and for engineering drawings

• Research files for existing plans, profiles, and maps for data for proposed projects

• Respond to inquiries from contractors, other agencies and public regarding city requirements and construction projects; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints

• Make field checks of project sites as needed; assists with field survey work; performs title searches, research right-of-way and easements based on legal descriptions

• Interpret and draft legal description drawings; prepares sketches of designs from instructions and design data; interprets and converts survey notes to various types of drawings

Payroll/Classification Title: Engineering Technician

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines. General supervision is provided by the Senior Civil Engineer. Technical and functional direction received from higher level engineering staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Engineering Technician Supervisor in that it provides paraprofessional technical support for construction projects and does not provide supervision.

Essential Functions

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Assists project design team; perform land survey work as requested and prepare base maps for various engineering projects

• Gathers, compiles and evaluates technical data; performs assessments and makes recommendations; prepares specifications and construction plans for public works project bids; prepares and edits plans, documents and schedules for bid publication.

• Prepares and edits project documents which may include: contracts, notices to proceed, notices of completion, staff reports, design sketches based on instructions and design data, and drawings based on survey notes.

• Assists in coordinating construction projects working with contractors and the engineering department; tracks project activity, documents progress and provides status updates; responds to inquiries and concerns from contractors, the public, staff and other agencies.

• Reviews project submittals for material specifications; reviews and recommends approval of materials and design data provided.

• Performs calculations and cost estimates for projects;

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into classification:

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, drafting, construction or field related to assignment 

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of paraprofessional civil engineering or land surveying experience, preferably in capital improvement project design 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

• Prefer to have an LSIT or someone on track to obtain their LSIT

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.

• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:Positions in this classification are represented by the SEIU - Service Employees International Union

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Adrian Hammer at adrian.hammer@oxnard.org

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.