Capital Projects Engineering Technician

CAPITAL PROJECTS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

CITY OF NEEDLES

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Capital Projects Engineering Technician

Wage Range: (115) $29.34 - $37.45

Department: Capital Planning and Development

Job Classification: Full-Time

POSITION PURPOSE: Provides administrative and technical assistance in the management and coordination of capital and maintenance building projects at the City of Needles. This position shall report to the Director of Development Services / Capital Projects.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manages and coordinates the administrative functions associated with capital projects contracts, designs, or other activities including the tracking and submittal of plans and specifications, creating, and maintaining a filing system for Requests for Information (RFI), architectural sketches, contracts and contract changes, schedules, budgets, test reports, asbuilt drawings, and warranty items.

· Conducts site visits to review and report on project status and receive and deliver information from and to Director of Development Services / Capital Projects, Contractors, and City Manager.

· Coordinates workflow of project designs between consultants, and City administration and staff.

· Grant application support.

· Grant reimbursements, tracking and reporting.

· Assists in the inspections of contractual work performed by consultants, general and subcontractors to ensure that projects and site work are completed according to prescribed plans, specifications, and local codes, as assigned.

· Conducts project inspections to report on compliance activity regarding governmental regulations, design standards, schedule, and conformance to the contract documents.

· Coordinates reports on status of actions regarding project quality and conformance of project requirements.

· Attends meetings between consultants, contractors, and city building officials to aid administratively in resolving issues with plans, specifications, and field issues.

· Tracks program guidelines during project development.

· Maintains responsibility for project documents after date of final acceptance and ensures complaints are followed up by the contractor.

· Assists in the preparation of budgets for capital and maintenance projects.

· Complies with all system, state and federal rules and regulations.

· Assists with processing of capitol change orders, staff reports and documentation for changes of the work.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates or technical degree or equivalent education and 1 year of related experience. Valid drivers’ license required.

EDUCATION:

Associates or technical degree or equivalent education with a major study in civil, construction, engineering.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience in the field of engineering, architecture, building construction, contract manager or a related field. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year required formal education.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Recommended work traits: Extensive knowledge of engineering techniques at a pre-professional level, requiring possession of sufficient knowledge in and the ability to perform complicated mathematical computations. Extensive knowledge of environmental issues and regulations. Skill in the use of surveying, drafting and computing instruments and testing equipment. Ability to make complex drawings and tracings and technical mathematical computations. Ability to assume inspectional responsibilities in the field, train and supervise subordinate personnel and maintain accurate records.

General:

· This classification description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management as required.

· The City reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.34 - $37.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $37