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City of Fort Wayne

Engineering Technician I or II

Job Code:

2024210

Posted On:

Monday, 1st July 2024

Department:

City Utilities Engineering

Shift:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., (M-F), may vary

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street

Pay Rate:

Tech I $49, 000 to $60,000 or Tech II $54,000-$65,000

Job Description:

Engineering Technician I

SUMMARY

Working under the direction of City Utilities Engineering Management, the incumbent assists Engineering staff by collecting and reporting field information of the Utilities collection and distribution systems; prepares reports and documents field information; utilizes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Utilities Engineering CADD standards, to prepare sewer, water, and stormwater Utility plans; prepares basic maps with ESRI GIS software, and assists with performing specific GIS duties per the policies and standards of City Utilities Engineering.The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, professionalism, and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS

• Assists with preparing and plotting basic documents, maps, and files using GIS software such as ESRI products and GIS databases;
• Assists others as required in the inspection of existing and new commercial facilities for required backflow prevention and cross-connections, fire suppression systems, add/deduct meters, detention basins, and other facilities;
• Assists with inspection of sanitary and stormwater green card permits;
• Assists in initiating fire service account billing;
• Assists as required in pressure complaint investigations and fire flow tests;
• Assists as required with collecting maps and data for the water main unilateral flushing program;
• Assists as required in verifying the location and observed condition of water, sewer, and storm infrastructure;
• Assists with the field checking of project drawings and verify that data on the drawing is correct and shown accurately;
• Assists as required with the NPDES inspection program for conformance to Rule 5 and Rule 13 requirements. Collects and documents required field reports and organizes information into a database;
• Assists with basic surveying and GPS equipment to make field measurements, collect data, check elevations, and run level circuits;
• Assists with finding and mapping unmapped Utility assets in the service area;
• Assists with utilizing established procedures to collect, obtain, use, and report data from documents such as forms, maps, and plans from a variety of sources including engineering departments, field visits, electronic data submittals, and permitting entities;
• Reviews project/contract documents to understand the scope and requirements of construction projects assigned for inspection;
• Reviews proposed construction materials and activities to verify in accordance with the Utility Design Manual and project/contract documents;
• Conducts regular inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with project/contract documents and communicates to the project construction contract manager about items not in compliance;
• Creates and maintains detailed records of inspection activities, including daily observation records, compliance efforts, testing information, and conversations with contractors and project stakeholders within the Project Management Information System;
• Works closely with project manager, engineers, and construction contract managers to dis uss and resolve potential compliance issues, design modifications, and other concerns affecting project progress;
• Assists with preparing and plotting drawings for appurtenance files, standard and detailed drawings, templates, graphic work, and Construction Drawings such as Plans, Profiles, Cross Sections, easements, plats, exhibits, legal boundaries, basic legal descriptions, survey data, and engineering sketches;
• Assists with maintaining plan files for record drawings;
• Assists with the creation, setup, update, and plotting of basic drawings and maps;
• Assists with copying and distributing CAD templates;
• Assists with scanning and plotting equipment tasks such as reloading ink and paper and monitoring supplies;
• Assists with review of internal and external electronic deliverables as requested;
• Assists with analyzing and assessing GIS data (assets, features, attributes, etc.) and performing QA/QC for accuracy and completeness;
• Assists with training interns;
• Assists with utilizing established procedures, data, and GIS software, such as ESRI ArcGIS, MS Office products, and plotting software to create, modify, and update GIS records, features, databases, maps, and diagrams.

Information/Communication

• Assists with maintaining and updating procedures, standards, and templates as requested;
• Assists with electronic data collection and setup for project creation and production sheet creation as requested;
• Assists in support of system investigative activities such as water pressure and flow testing; sewer flow monitoring and inflow and infiltration; complaint investigations; leak detection; smoke testing, sewer televising, and other field services.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbents responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree (A.A.S.) in Civil Engineering Technology or completion of an equivalent course of study from a two-year college or technical school;
• The Associates degree may be substituted with ten (10) years of relevant and approved prior experience;
• Three (3) months of practical experience with word processing and spreadsheet software;
• Six (6) months of practical experience in civil drafting with CAD software, inspection, or survey work;
• Autodesk AutoCAD experience is preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Functions effectively