Canton Engineering Technician I/AutoCad Draftsperson
About The Position
Employees in this classification perform all aspects of water related engineering work for the department. This person will play an active role in various Water Department projects including but not limited to: Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the G.I.S system; cross connection and backflow prevention program; computerized water quantity and quality modeling; water main installation or replacement; leak detection studies; valve maintenance programs; asset management; computer aided drafting and design; cost estimation. This classification is responsible for preparing various relevant reports and correspondences. Other related duties similar in nature may also apply.
Requirements
- Must possess an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university of recognized standing in Civil Engineering Technology; Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)., Geography; Cartography; Surveying; or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience. Any combination of knowledge, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills and abilities may be acceptable.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, mathematics, spatial data, and relevant Ohio EPA requirements as they relate to public water systems.
- Must possess the ability to work independently and/or in a group setting with minimal supervision.
- Must possess the skill and ability to apply fundamental civil engineering, surveying, map reading, and computer science concepts to everyday tasks.
- Must have the skill and ability to apply EPA requirements, AWWA, and Ten State Standards to the evaluation of engineering plans and departmental projects.
- Must have the skill and ability to interpret USGS Quadrangle Maps; utilize tabular databases such as Microsoft Excel and Access; and operate a variety of office equipment including computers, scanners, plotters, printers, CD/DVD burners, and copiers.
- Must have the ability to operate G.I.S. data-logging equipment and basic surveying equipment.
- Significant relevant experience in one or more of the following; civil engineering practices, computer assisted drafting and design (C.A.D.D.), geographical information systems (G.I.S.), and surveying principles are required.
- Must also be able to demonstrate experience with ESRI products (such as ArcMap, ArcSDE, Spatial Analyst) and/or AutoCAD products (including Civil 3D, Land Development Desktop Suite, AutoCAD Map).
Responsibilities
- Preparation of design plans for water main extensions and relocation projects
- Preparation of cost estimates and specifications for construction projects
- Permits
- Flow testing
- Backflow
- Conversion of records into computerized formats
- Create, maintain or modify Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases
- Detailed data entry
- Leak detection
- Asset management
- Valve maintenance program
- Hydrant flushing program
- Hydraulic modeling
- Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation
- Represents the Water Department at planning, pre-construction, utility coordination, and other meetings
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance
- paid vacations
- paid holidays
- retirement plan
- sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
