Job Title - Engineering Technician / Coordinator

Closing Date/Time - Open Until Filled

Salary - $23.78 - $34.72 Hourly

Job Type - Classified (Full-Time with benefits)

Department - PW/Engineering

FLSA - Non-Exempt

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE TWO WEEKS AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs intermediate technical work performing coordination of technical engineering tasks in support of City residential and commercial utilities and housing, examining developments of single-family homes, duplexes, town homes, new subdivision plats and plans, and grading plans to determine compliance with City ordinances, preparing and maintaining records and reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Official.

The ideal candidate is an effective team player and communicator. The candidate must be flexible and able to combine technical expertise with analytical and organizational skills and demonstrate knowledge in basic civil engineering practices. Candidates will possess specific experience in the use of AutoCAD 2014/Civil 3D or newer and use related survey grade equipment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of mapping principles and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) equipment and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Associates/Technical degree and considerable experience in general construction and infrastructure, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.
Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.
Valid Arizona Driver License of appropriate class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change. Position assignments may vary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Examines new subdivision development plats, plans, and specifications to determine compliance with the City's construction ordinances.
Reviews plans and specifications for residential single-family homes, duplexes, town houses, and commercial use facilities to determine compliance with the provisions of the City's offsite improvement ordinances related to sidewalks, driveways, fire lines, street widening, handicap ramps, etc.
Examines grading plans, storm water calculations, and soil analysis reports for residential and commercial use construction to determine compliance with the provisions of the City's grading code and stormwater ordinances.
Reviews utility permit applications, plans, and specifications to perform work in the City right-of-way.
Examines commercial storm water plans and specifications to determine compliance with the provisions of the City's offsite improvement ordinances.
Performs residential and commercial use inspections in order to comply with offsite improvement details and stormwater ordinances.
Inspects residential and commercial easement encroachment applications pertaining to requests to build structures within an easement; performs necessary research and/or inspections to determine if a structure built within an easement would cause adverse effects on drainage.
Performs inspections of utility permit application work sites to ensure right-of-way improvements removed during utility installations are replaced per City specifications and standard details.
Identifies plan defects or inadequacies; prepares plan check correction reports and ensures plan corrections are made to meet the requirements of applicable City codes.
Analyzes citizen's potential sewer lateral issues and prepares correspondence to the Human Resources Department for sewer backup claims.
Provides technical assistance regarding City Codes to homeowners, real estate agents, drafters, architects, and engineers through communication at the Permit Counter, telephone calls, and pre-application meetings.
Researches and signs sewer availability forms for realtors/residents.
Approves plans; calculates permit fees; enters information into permitting system and prepares completed package.
Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on proposed projects to resolve problems; provides technical information and recommendations during plan review.
Receives, researches, and responds to requests for records, providing applicable documents.
Operates and maintains motor vehicles or other work related equipment requiring a valid Arizona driver license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of basic construction and civil engineering principles, practices and techniques; general knowledge of engineering, mathematics, surveying and drafting; general knowledge of water utility and plumbing construction and operation and related hydraulic principals; general knowledge of civil engineering design principals and drafting techniques; general knowledge of building codes and utility construction standards, terminology and techniques; general knowledge of mathematics needed to make general engineering and hydraulic calculations; general knowledge in construction inspection, construction design, and/or mechanical design including familiarity with electrical and/or HVAC systems.

Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in mathematics including geometry, calculus, and statistics; skill in reading and interpreting geographic information system (GIS) maps and other applicable programs; skill in oral and written communication; skill in reading and understanding construction plans, specifications, and permits.

Ability to navigate through and manage difficult situations working with diverse groups of individuals; ability to work in the field and the office; ability to operate assigned equipment; ability to read as-built maps and locate existing structures from that map; ability to maintain an organized workflow and record keeping; ability to analyze applicable applications, permits, and plans; ability to perform thorough inspections and provide recommendations; ability to prepare technical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, community groups, consultants, contractors, elected officials, department heads, government agencies, supervisors, vendors, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires sitting, speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test.

Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.