Senior Engineering Technician
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Salary : $70,827.72 - $85,230.48 AnnuallyLocation : Oakdale, CAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 0001107Department: Public ServicesOpening Date: 12/04/2024Closing Date: 1/6/2025 4:30 PM PacificDescription JOB SUMMARY:Performs engineering and conducts inspections at the advanced journey level of the engineering construction of public works facilities and enforces compliance with codes and industry standards.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms engineering in connection with municipal public works projects.Performs inspections of engineering construction of public works facilities for conformance to plans and specifications, City codes and industry standards.Performs contract administration for City projects.Makes periodic reports regarding project status.Responds to complaints and requests for information.Resolves disputes between the City, contractors and the general public.Performs drafting using ACAD and surveying of construction sites.Coordinates engineering and construction activities with consultants and other departments.Prepares plans and specifications for public works projects.Prepares preliminary estimates and final project costs of projects.Assists in deciding on design procedures.Checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness.Prepares reports for traffic studies.Performs work related to airport facilities and operations.Prepares drawings of crimes for Police Department.May have final approval and sign off authority on projects.Performs related duties as required.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ABILITY TOInterpret complex construction plans and specifications.Read, understand and apply blueprints, specifications and schematics.Perform drafting, surveying and preparation of engineering plans.Prepare project cost estimates and reports of final project costs.Prioritize and schedule work.Explain and enforce polices and regulations.Meet schedules and time lines.Plan, coordinate and document projects.Maintain up to date knowledge of regulations.Represent the department at meetings.Establish, maintain effective relationships.Operate a computer and related software.KNOWLEDGE OFEngineering and surveying practices, principles, laws and regulations.City, State, County and Federal codes and requirements.Construction principles and practices, codes and regulations.Engineering design and use of ACAD software programs.Principles of finance in public works construction projects.Goals and objectives of public works engineering and construction projects.Interpersonal skills.Oral and written communication.Operation of computers and related software.Policies and objectives of assigned programs.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEAssociate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with course work in engineering and related fields; two years technical engineering experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of the public, professionals and contractors.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid California drivers license.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in inside environmental conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to attend evening meetings and travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAY: is provided for Miscellaneous and Non-Sworn Police employees with 7-years of service or more for performance that equaled or exceeded department standards. This pay is assigned in 2.5% increments to a maximum of 5%.COMPENSATORY TIME: Misc. emp. may not accrue more than 150 hours of compensatory time. Employee shall be paid overtime for all hours worked in excess of maximum accrual provided it is not the intent of the City to buy back overtime currently accrued in excess of the maximum accrued amount.VACATION: Employees are eligible to use vacation leave after 12 continuous months of employment. The accrual rate is as follows:Miscellaneous1-3 yrs. of service - 10 days per year4-8 years of service - 15 days per year9-15 years of service - 18 days per year16 or more years - 20 days per year plus 1 day for every year of service past 20 years to a maximum of 25 daysVACATION ACCRUAL: Earned vacation may be accrued to a maximum balance of twice the annual accrual.SICK LEAVE ELIGIBILITY/ACCRUAL: Employees shall accrue 1 day per month beginning with the first month of employment and are eligible to take sick leave after 6 continuous months of employment.BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Employees may take up to 3 days bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member or close relative residing in the employee's household.SICK LEAVE CONVERSION: Employees who have not taken more than 36 hours of sick leave during a fiscal year and have a balance of 192 hours on the books may convert up to 24 hours (32 for Misc. employees) of unused sick leave to pay or leave with pay. If employee chooses leave with pay, the 24 hours (32 for Misc. employees) must be taken in the following 12 month period or the leave will be subject to forfeiture.HOLIDAYS: There are 12 paid holidays (to include 1 Floating Holiday) per year as follows:January 1 (New Year's Day)Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Day)Third Monday in February (President's Day)Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)July 4 (Independence Day)First Monday in September (Labor Day)November 11 (Veteran's Day)Thanksgiving DayDay after Thanksgiving DayDecember 25 (Christmas Day)Good FridayFloating Holiday (1 per calendar year)UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: $200 yearly reimbursement allowance for safety shoes.HEALTH INSURANCE: the City pays premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for employees and dependents to a maximum of $1,080 per month for Miscellaneous (plus of cost in excess of $1,150). Misc. employees choosing a health plan less expensive than the maximum or who choose not to be covered because they have coverage elsewhere shall receive in cash 50% of the savings.HEALTH PLAN: You can choose between Sutter Health Plus, Blue Shield, or Kaiser.LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy for all employees.RETIREMENTThe City pays premiums for retirement benefits with PERS. Miscellaneous and Non-Sworn employees receive 2% at 62 for new members. Employees leaving City service have the following sick leave conversion options:1. After 1 year of employment employees leaving City employment may receive pay for unused sick leave based on a formula in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.2. Employees retiring from the City may convert 50% of their sick leave value (based on hourly rate at time of retirement) to health coverage. Health insurance premiums will be paid from these funds until all of the employee's funds are spent or until the employee dies. The money in this account may not be converted nor the benefit transferred upon the employee's death.3. Employees retiring may use any portion of their sick leave for the PERS retirement conversion as allowed under PERS law and the City contract with PERS.These three benefits may be used individually or in combination. See the Personnel or Finance Department for further details.DEFERRED COMPENSATION: City provides the opportunity for employees to participate in a deferred compensation plan with I.C.M.A. Payroll deductions are available for deferred compensation payments.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: This program is offered for employees and their families and provides confidential counseling on legal, financial, relationship, emotional, and alcohol and drug abuse problems.457 Plan: Employees are eligible to contribute into a 457 Plan with a City match of up to 1% of their pay.