Engineering Technician I in Fort Bragg, California at City of Fort Bragg (CA)

Under direction of the Assistant Director – Engineering Division of Public Works, performs a wide variety of professional and technical work in collecting, analyzing and presenting information relative to civil engineering functions and activities; prepares staff reports for various committees and boards; assists with the development of guidelines, policies, ordinances and procedures pertaining to engineering and public works; provides information regarding City Standards and associated development fees to the public; provides liaison with consultants, developers and staff of other agencies; uses AutoCAD and ArcGIS to update and create drawings detailing streets, utilities and planning information; assists with various survey related functions; assists with project management for capital projects, including preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates.

Computer monitor, keyboard, personal computer; calculator, telephone, copier, printer, vehicle, internet, survey equipment. Software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suites, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other engineering computer applications.

Regularly sits for long periods at a desk and or computer; constantly reads material requiring vision corrected to 20/20; frequently bends, twists, stoops and crouches while working at desk, filing and records handling; frequently climbs one flight of stairs; constantly uses both hands/arms in reaching, handling, grasping, and keyboarding while using a variety of office equipment; regularly uses a telephone and computer to communicate verbally and in written form with coworkers, contractors and general public; regularly stands to use a variety of equipment; occasionally lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifts above shoulder and head; frequently drives to work sites and meetings; occasionally works long hours, including evenings and weekends.

Occasionally exposed to sun, airborne dust, toxic substances, and loud noises while inspecting work sites; occasionally walks on uneven and or slippery surfaces, bends, kneels, squats, twists, climbs ladders of up to 12' above or below ground; constantly uses both arms and hands to twist, turn, or use levers while inspecting work sites.

Frequently compiles, analyzes, interprets and prepares reports of civil engineering data; frequently makes complex mathematical calculations; frequently exercises initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; frequently reads and interprets Federal and state laws and regulations and applicable technical information; frequently works in a busy and stressful environment.