What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician IV position at Town of East Hartford?
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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.
Oversees the administration, organization, and maintenance of engineering maps, records, and easement files.
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.
Conducts inspections of subdivisions, road construction, existing facilities, and Town-contracted public works projects to verify conformance with design specifications, materials requirements, and scheduling expectations.
Identifies unforeseen construction obstacles in the field and recommends appropriate modifications to plans and associated costs.
Evaluates results of various tests, including soils, systems, and materials, to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
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.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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.
NOTE: The above tasks and responsibilities are illustrative only. The description does not include every task or responsibility.
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.
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.
Salary : $62,419 - $75,873