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Job Code: | 2024210 |
Posted On: | Monday, 1st July 2024 |
Department: | City Utilities Engineering |
Shift: | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., (M-F), may vary |
Location: |
Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street |
Pay Rate: | Tech I $49, 000 to $60,000 or Tech II $54,000-$65,000 |
Job Description: |
Engineering Technician I SUMMARY Working under the direction of City Utilities Engineering Management, the incumbent assists Engineering staff by collecting and reporting field information of the Utilities collection and distribution systems; prepares reports and documents field information; utilizes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Utilities Engineering CADD standards, to prepare sewer, water, and stormwater Utility plans; prepares basic maps with ESRI GIS software, and assists with performing specific GIS duties per the policies and standards of City Utilities Engineering. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, professionalism, and the following. Other duties may be assigned. MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS
Information/Communication
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS To 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, ordinances, rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present effectively to the general public or co-workers, one-on-one or in small groups.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with conventional problems involving several different or unrelated variables. Ability to observe and identify detailed variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Support from supervisors will be available in unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee will be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving vehicles, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Engineering Technician II SUMMARY Working under the direction of City Utilities Engineering Management, the incumbent assists Engineering staff by collecting and reporting field information of the Utilities collection and distribution systems; prepares reports and documents field information; utilizes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Utilities Engineering CADD standards, prepares complex sewer, water, and stormwater Utility plans; prepares complex maps with ESRI GIS software and performs specific GIS duties per the policies and standards of City Utilities Engineering. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies, and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, professionalism, and the following. Other duties may be assigned. PLANNING/JUDGEMENT
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS
Information/Communication
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS To 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and contract documents. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and contracts. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals including managers, contractors, attorneys, or the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of different or unrelated variables in CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee will be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving vehicles, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. |
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All applications for currently posted positions will be submitted on line at www.cityoffortwayne.org. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law. (Those individuals who accept employment with the City and live outside one of the six contiguous Indiana counties that border Allen County (DeKalb, Whitley, Noble, Huntington, Wells, and Adams) will have six (6) months from their start date to become residents of either Allen County or one of the six counties listed above. Policy and Procedure Number 204 Page: 1 of 1). Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran's status, national origin, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law. |