Engineer's Assistant II

Overview

The Engineer's Assistant II provides assistance and technical support to the Engineering Design Division in the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for capital improvement and Gas Department projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with field personnel during construction projects

• Develops drawings from field notes

• Plots elevations and calculates quantities and distances

• Assists with surveying operations including leveling, traversing and computations

• Provides alignment of pipelines to avoid conflicts with other utilities. Determine location of existing gas lines and stake locations for project construction

• Prepares construction plans and specifications after records have been researched and design information has been compiled

• Reviews metes and bounds descriptions for accuracy

• Verifies legal descriptions by checking recorded plats

• Provides information for gas tap and line locations, platting, utility easement and right-of-way

• Answers questions from field personnel, City Staff, engineering consultants, contractors and the public relating to existing gas infrastructures

• Assists with recording data

• Provides information, data, research, studies, and reports

• Provides public assistance for information from department records

• Operates Computer Aided Drafting and Design systems

• Prepares plats and drawings of City-owned property, easements, and right-of-way. Reviews plans and permit applications for utility organizations

• Assists in the evaluation and development of assigned personnel, employee performance documentation

• Meets with subordinate and I or other personnel to instruct drafting methodology and time constraints

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

· Non- Exempt – Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

· In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) or Two (2) Year Technical Certificate

• Four (4) Years of related job experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

· A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of CADD and GIS software

• Working knowledge of survey equipment

• Working knowledge of GPS unit and equipment

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

· Criminal Background Check: Yes

· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

· Drug Screening: Yes

· Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.