engineering technician San Clemente, CA

San Clemente, CA

Full Time San Clemente, CA 92810 - 76357 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Description

The City of San Clemente is looking for a qualified individual to serve as Senior Engineering Technician in the Development Section of the Public Works Department. This position will assist Engineering staff with engineering and development projects and provide support at the public counter; perform complex technical civil engineering functions within scope of authority and training in assigned area of responsibility; incumbents apply acquired knowledge and skills, and use personal judgment to make technical decisions within defined procedural limits, and with understanding of City policies and procedures; assist City staff, design professionals, and the general public with understanding and meeting the City requirements for the development process, from planning and concept through plan review and permitting.

This is the advanced journey level class in the Engineering Technician class. Positions at this level perform the more complex duties and responsibilities assigned to the class. Employees at this level are distinguished from other classes in the series in that they perform complex and advanced journey level technical engineering functions, under the direction of a professional engineer. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in the duties and responsibilities assigned to the class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from assigned higher level staff.

Essential Functions

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs a variety of complex technical work in support of PWD engineering programs; performs work within scope of authority and training in assigned area of responsibility; duties will vary according to job assignment.
Assists engineering staff as needed; develops project design, requirements, plans, documents, standards, and estimates; organizes and coordinates meetings; defines issues and identifies conflicts.
Coordinates processing of permit applications, project plans, reports, technical specifications, maps, attributes, and estimates; reviews plans, specifications, proposals, and project documentation to maintain PWD quality standards.
Researches plans and technical documentation to acquire information needed for the management of PWD projects; uses AutoCAD and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to verify, correct, and update existing record drawings and specific site information.
Provides complex staff assistance on engineering projects; conducts research to determine available data; prepares preliminary designs and plans, including preparing base maps and locating structures; reviews with professional engineering staff.
Assists City staff, design professionals, and the general public with understanding and meeting the City requirements for the development process, from planning and concept through plan review and permitting.
Uses the AutoCAD system to prepare technical documentation and exhibits.
Provides front counter support; conducts preliminary review of improvement plans and maps; verifies compliance with local and state standards; calculates development fees; refers plans to professional engineers as necessary.
Produces and plots maps, charts, and related graphics for presentations.
Researches project files for staff and the general public; provides information on improvements, status of land divisions, easements, fees, and agreements.
Responds to Underground Service Alert (USA) requests for location of city-owned underground utilities; locates underground utilities and marks locations.
Performs a variety of related office or field tasks to gather, analyzes and records data; prepares a variety of memos, letters and other correspondence related to plan reviews.
Conducts field inspections and surveys, as necessary.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Knowledge of:

Basic civil engineering principles.
Basic engineering design standards.
Drafting techniques, terminology, methods and instruments.
Materials, methods, and techniques of modern construction.
Engineering maps and records.
Construction plans and specifications.
Survey principles and practices.
Computer aid design systems and their relationship with the Geographic Information System.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Applicable laws, regulations, codes, department policies, governing assigned technical engineering duties.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Evaluate and coordinate technical civil engineering plan reviews.
Interpret and apply state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations.
Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
Prepare maps using the AutoCAD.
Operate the printer/plotter to produce final drawings.
Maintain accurate engineering records.
Use algebraic formulas, trigonometry tables and statistical mathematics to accomplish technical engineering work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Read and interpret plans and maps.
Use underground locating equipment to locate underground utilities and mark their locations.

Experience and Education/Training Guidelines

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience. Experience with grading plans and encroachment permits is highly desirable.

Education/Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in engineering, drafting, or related area. Associate's Degree in Engineering is highly desirable. PE or EIT License highly desired but not required.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.

Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at http://san-clemente.org/jobs. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.

In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of San Clemente provides excellent benefits which include:

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – Most positions work a 9/80 work schedule.

HOLIDAYS – The City presently recognizes 12 regular holidays, plus two floating holidays.

VACATION – Employees accumulate vacation at the rate of 104 hours per year increasing to a maximum of 176 hours based on years of service.

SICK LEAVE - Accrual of 8 hours per month.

INSURANCE – The City provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision.

LIFE INSURANCE – Value equal to two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $100,000.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION – Employees may elect to enroll in a voluntary plan and defer up to the IRS permitted annual maximum.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT – Employees may participate in either or both of the Health Care or Dependent Care programs.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – The City offers full-time employees and their dependents an EAP program which provides a variety of professional services.

ON-SITE FITNESS CENTER - The City provides a no fee on-site fitness center with state of the art equipment located in City Hall.

RETIREMENT – The City of San Clemente is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and is subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). The retirement formula for new employees is based on the category below that the new employee falls under. Employee contribution rates will be determined by the employee's classification and requirements under PEPRA.

NOTE: The City is also a member of the Social Security system. As such, Full Time employees make contributions to Social Security in addition to their CalPERS contributions.

Classic Member:

Retirement Formula: 2% @ 55

Definition:

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the PEPRA definition of a "new member" as "classic members" who are subject to the Public Employees' Retirement Law (PERL). PEPRA allows a member after January 1, 2013, to retain his/her classic member retirement benefit status if the member continues his/her membership in all previous California Public Retirement System(s) by leaving his/her service credit and contributions (if any) on deposit, and the member enters into employment that results in CalPERS membership within six months of separating from the most recent California Public Retirement System. Classic member status also requires the membership date to be on or before December 31, 2012, in a California Public Retirement System in which reciprocity is established.

New Member:

Retirement Formula: 2% @ 62

Definition: A new member is defined in PEPRA as any of the following:

A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has a break in service of greater than six months with another California Public Retirement System that is subject to Reciprocity.
A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six months.

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