ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pUnder direct supervision of the City Engineer or a Senior Civil Engineer, performs technical paraprofessional engineering support in project design, traffic studies, and review of private and public construction plans and specifications in conformance with City Codes and engineering standards, and assists with traffic control planning and construction inspection of public and private projects in public rights-of-way.brnbsp;brnbsp;FLSA status: Non Exempt.brnbsp;brnbsp;Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. nbsp;The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class./ph2Position Duties/h2pUnder the supervision of a professional engineer, the Engineering Technician willbrul type="disc"liDesign, draft, and prepare public works construction plans and specifications for airport, streets, facilities, water, sewer, and traffic signal infrastructure projects;liPrepare and maintain Drafting Standards for design uniformity.liPrepare and maintain Design Construction StandardsliPrepare and maintain Project General Notes.liPrepare project design reports outlining options for design and respective costs of the construction;liOrganize traffic counts, perform traffic studies, and prepare recommendations to the Traffic Safety Committee related to traffic engineering inquiries;liMaintain the database of the Roadway Condition Inventory (e.g. MicroPAVER® and IMS systems);liResearch land records and review legal descriptionsliReview traffic control plans for construction and special events;liAnswer public and Council inquiries regarding City projects and other engineering-related situations;liProvide technical support in the review of subdivision plats, site plans, public improvement construction plans, specifications, and reports for compliance with City Codes, ADEQ regulations, and standard engineering practices;liServe as a Liaison between the Engineers and Drafting Technicians in aiding to review and set up sheets for construction plans;nbsp;liCreate and Maintain As-built and legal records in GIS/AVEC, andliAssist with other engineering and project management duties./ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pUnder the supervision of a professional engineer, the Engineering Technician willbrul type="disc"liDesign, draft, and prepare public works construction plans and specifications for airport, streets, facilities, water, sewer, and traffic signal infrastructure projects;liPrepare and maintain Drafting Standards for design uniformity.liPrepare and maintain Design Construction StandardsliPrepare and maintain Project General Notes.liPrepare project design reports outlining options for design and respective costs of the construction;liOrganize traffic counts, perform traffic studies, and prepare recommendations to the Traffic Safety Committee related to traffic engineering inquiries;liMaintain the database of the Roadway Condition Inventory (e.g. MicroPAVER® and IMS systems);liResearch land records and review legal descriptionsliReview traffic control plans for construction and special events;liAnswer public and Council inquiries regarding City projects and other engineering-related situations;liProvide technical support in the review of subdivision plats, site plans, public improvement construction plans, specifications, and reports for compliance with City Codes, ADEQ regulations, and standard engineering practices;liServe as a Liaison between the Engineers and Drafting Technicians in aiding to review and set up sheets for construction plans;nbsp;liCreate and Maintain As-built and legal records in GIS/AVEC, andliAssist with other engineering and project management duties./ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstronguQualifications:/u/strongbrAn Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field and five(5) years of sub-professional civil engineering experiencenbsp;strongOR/strong High School Diploma/ GED AND a Minimum of ten (10) years sub-professional civil engineering experience that includes at least two (2) years' experience utilizing AutoCAD in Civil Engineering Design. nbsp;brbrExperience with Autodesk Civil 3D, Board Drafting, ArcMap, and/or AVEC is highly desired. nbsp;brMust have a valid, Arizona driver's license.brnbsp;brnbsp;*Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.brbrstronguAdditional Information:/u/strongnbsp;brThe City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. nbsp;The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.brnbsp;brThe City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. nbsp;Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.brbr/p