What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician IV position at City of Waxahachie?
POSITION DEFINITION
The Town of East Hartford is seeking an Engineering Technician IV. Under the general direction of the Town Engineer, this position is responsible for performing advanced technical work in the design, construction, and inspection of municipal public works projects. Additional duties include conducting research, preparing drafting work, and providing information on departmental systems and policies to contractors, consulting engineers, and the public.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The Town of East Hartford proudly stands as an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a work environment free from discrimination. We firmly uphold the principles of equality, ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity is unwavering, and we enthusiastically encourage applicants from all walks of life to join our team.
Essential Job Functions
Creates and indexes maps, charts, graphs, and other visual materials for Town departments and publications.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
An associate’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, along with three years of experience in construction inspection or engineering technical work, is required.
Work experience that includes land survey crew responsibilities, engineering design, or preparation of cost estimates may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
The Town of East Hartford is seeking an Engineering Technician IV. Under the general direction of the Town Engineer, this position is responsible for performing advanced technical work in the design, construction, and inspection of municipal public works projects. Additional duties include conducting research, preparing drafting work, and providing information on departmental systems and policies to contractors, consulting engineers, and the public.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The Town of East Hartford proudly stands as an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a work environment free from discrimination. We firmly uphold the principles of equality, ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity is unwavering, and we enthusiastically encourage applicants from all walks of life to join our team.
Essential Job Functions
- Determines the priority of work tasks and assigns duties to subordinates.
- Provides lead technical guidance in preparing plans, specifications, designs, and cost estimates for public works projects in an efficient and timely manner.
- Performs advanced mathematical calculations related to surveying, design, and estimating activities.
- Reviews subdivision and building site plans to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Serves as chief of the survey party as needed, utilizing established surveying procedures for public works, construction, and land survey projects.
- Ensures proper care and maintenance of all survey instruments and equipment.
- Identifies unforeseen construction obstacles in the field and recommends appropriate modifications to plans and associated costs.
- Drafts property and construction maps using current and historical field notes, maps, deeds, and related documents.
- Prepares sketches, maps, and reports, and regularly reports completed work to the Town Engineer.
Creates and indexes maps, charts, graphs, and other visual materials for Town departments and publications.
- Reviews proposed plan changes and prepared recommendations for the Town Engineer for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Assists the public by providing information and technical support.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Possesses strong knowledge of civil engineering and land surveying principles and practices, and the ability to apply them effectively.
- Demonstrates skill in applying construction inspection methods to resolve practical field issues.
- Able to operate calculating tools, surveying instruments, drafting equipment, and other engineering-related technology.
- Able to interpret plans, specifications, and various types of instructions presented in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule formats.
- Capable of providing clear and concise written and verbal instructions, and of working cooperatively with staff, supervisors, and the general public.
An associate’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, along with three years of experience in construction inspection or engineering technical work, is required.
Work experience that includes land survey crew responsibilities, engineering design, or preparation of cost estimates may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.