Field Operations Technician

Job Summary:

Tryfacta is seeking a Engineering Tech 2 for our client in San Jose, CA 95118. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title: Engineering Tech 2
Location: San Jose, CA 95118
Duration: 960 Hours
Work Schedule: M-F, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• In support of Valley Water’s mission to provide flood protection and watersheds stewardship services to Santa Clara County, this position will perform a variety of inspection and reporting duties related to stream, levee, and infrastructure maintenance for the Watersheds Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division.
• Working within the Watersheds O&M Engineering Support Unit, this position will help conduct field investigation and assessment activities along streams, levees, and maintenance roads, and perform corresponding data collection and mapping using GPS tools and GIS software programs.
• The position will prepare work orders for field crews, and assist with preparation of reports on work performed for Valley Water assets.
• This position will also provide support to internal and external customer requests via the Access Valley Water (AVW) communications system.
• The position will work closely with field operations administrators, engineering technicians, and engineers, among others.

Additional Duties:
1. Perform a variety of technical duties in preparing, presenting, creating, and updating engineering and technical drawings, maps, graphics, visual aids, and presentation materials.
2. Prepare, create, update and review technical maps, drawings, visual aids, graphic presentations, drafting materials, and other items as needed for various District engineering, land development, and construction projects; amend or revise drawings during design and construction phases; prepare as-built drawings.
3. Research, collect, and analyze documentation concerning the location, dimensions, areas, quantity calculations, alignment and control generation, and other technical data from public records, title reports, survey notes, aerial images, photographs, and format data for presentation materials and graphic displays.
4. Conduct field surveys, inspections and investigations to obtain and verify water resources, asset conditions and engineering data; make measurements and rough sketches; locate public utility lines from surveyors’ field notes; prepare limited design drafting; assist in locating new or additional structures or in placing stakes or markers for District contractors’ use; take field notes; and locate monuments and points.
5. Provide assistance and review related to the preparation of environmental documents and biological clearances such as Environmental Review Request Form (ERRF) and Biological Survey Request.
6. Assist in the preparation and acquisition of permits and agreements required by federal, state, and local public agencies.
7. Research and adapt new techniques, materials, and equipment applications to maintenance, operations and construction projects, right-of-way requirements, facility access, levee and flood wall slope/type, and planting; ensure worker safety and environmental sensitivity, and conformance with environmental regulations.
8. Participate in the preparation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; perform condition assessments for asset management; participate in the preparation of Stream Maintenance Program-related annual reports such as Notice of Proposed Work (NPW) and Annual Summary Report (ASR); recommend and implement results policies and procedures.
9. Utilize CADD, GPS and GIS software to produce maps, drawings, and other technical documents; provide assistance to staff using engineering or graphic design hardware and software applications; create new software applications on an as-needed basis in the completion of assigned job tasks; create image files by scanning documents; remain current on new hardware and software developments.
10. Perform a variety of engineering calculations related to areas, quantities, and costs; verify submitted calculations by other District staff.
11. Determine parameters of projects; plan and produce graphics and related artwork.
12. Utilize graphics hardware and software applications to design and develop presentation materials; provide technical support to users utilizing systems.
13. Produce and maintain standard drafting manuals for the District as assigned; oversee the District’s collection of drafting and other technical materials; catalog all materials obtained.
14. Examine contractual documents to ensure accuracy and conformity with relation to area of responsibility; recommend alterations as needed.
15. Analyze and interpret legal documents related to District properties; interpret property descriptions and maps.
16. Receive, review, and process land use permits; coordinate engineering review process; research maps and right of way records; respond to inquiries on flood hazard issues; communicate District policies on permit requirements; ensure process permits comply with District ordinances, policies, and regulations.
17. Provide technical support in land use issues; serve as liaison with public agencies, developers, consultants, and land owners in receiving and processing land issues in relation to District facilities.
18. Perform field inspections and investigations; confer with maintenance, operations, and engineering staff regarding project status; ensure compliance with define standards and contract provisions; may represent the District in its interactions with vendors, contractors, and the public when addressing queries or parcel and easement research.
19. Maintain various files and records; prepare a variety of correspondence and documents as needed.
20. Perform field inspections and investigations; confer with maintenance, operations, and engineering staff regarding project status; ensure compliance with defined standards and contract provisions; may represent the District in its interactions with vendors, contractors, and the public when addressing queries or parcel easement research
21. If assigned lead duties, lead, plan and oversee staff engaged in Engineering or field maintenance planning work.
22. Respond to public inquiries and provide information within the area of assignments.
23. Employees have a responsibility for safety, for following safety regulations and safety policies and procedures applicable to their work.
24. 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 by their supervisor or by law.
25. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]

• Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of field inspections, principles of research and report preparation, GPS tools, GIS software, civil infrastructure (creeks and levees)
• Skills/abilities: Perform field inspections, perform research activities, prepare work orders, prepare GIS maps, provide customer service