Engineering Technician III

Company: City of Woodland
Location: Woodland
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS---Perform field surveys/ traffic studies, surveys, data analysis, and prepare reports on findings.---Investigate and handle complaints related to the transportation network and the city in general.---Perform minor surveying, drafting, minor inspections, issuing encroachment permits---Provide assistance with traffic, sidewalk, and other engineering programs. ---Review plans for public improvements specifically related to roadways, traffic signals and signs/stripingESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSCoordinate the department's projects from planning stage through project acceptance by conducting preliminary engineering studies. Prepare plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for public improvements such as streets, storm drains, sewers, water works, traffic signals/controls, and other public projects. Make calculations for engineering/surveying and other related work. Obtain and provide field data and recommendations for preparation of modifications involving technical or monetary changes. Assist project engineer in performing survey work and obtaining field data for preparation and planning of proposed project. Provide design, construction or consultation contract administration and management or inspection of capital improvement, repair and maintenance projects. Establish schedules and methods of providing construction inspection services. Resolve conflicts between inspectors, contractor and facility owners. Prepare, review and maintain various data, reports, documents and project files, such as, but not limited to, inspection logs, daily construction logs, change order requests, quantities and material estimates, progress reports, site plans, subdivision improvement plans, development agreements, real property documents, submittals and as-built drawings. Review improvement plans, maps, specifications, cost estimates, and other work for accuracy, presentation and conformance with established engineering practices, City Standards, General Plans and Specific Plans. Provide general information to other City departments, the public, development community and other government agencies. Prepare for review by senior staff policies and procedures for processing requests of the City for City services to facilitate development projects. Determine and oversee field material testing of samples of materials routinely used in construction projects. (For example concrete, asphalts, soils, etc.) Monitor operational tests on civil, mechanical and electrical systems. Perform pneumatic and hydrostatic test of piping systems as appropriate. Coordinate right-of-way planning and acquisition for public improvement projects such as streets, storm drains, sewers, water works, traffic and other public work projects. Prepare and assist in presentations to City Council, various Commissions and local interest groups. Share in the responsibility for a sound safety program; promptly report unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor. Prepare data for as-built utilizing GPS equipment, recording changes, dimensions, etc. Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that the Employee must be present to completed assigned tasks. Work cooperatively with others including other City departments/divisions and the public. Other duties as assigned.

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