Engineering Aide/Senior Engineer Aide - Public Works & Utilities

City of Napa•Napa, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Napa is seeking two Engineering Aide/Senior Engineering Aide candidates to support important work in both Public Works and Utilities. These positions will work in various divisions within the Public Works and Utilities Department, supporting engineering, construction, development, and infrastructure projects. One position will focus on Construction (Public Works), primarily responsible for issuing Encroachment Permits, reviewing and issuing Transportation Permits, reviewing minor traffic control plans, and performing monthly utility billing for utility encroachment permits. The other position will focus on CIP (Utilities), providing technical and field support for Capital Improvement Program projects. Responsibilities may include preparing basic plans and designs using AutoCAD, assisting with traffic control and GPS-related activities, collecting field measurements, and supporting the development and implementation of utility infrastructure projects. This position will work both in the office and in the field and may assist with inspections, measurements, calculations, and other project-related activities. Positions are flexibly staffed and may be appointed at the Engineering Aide or Senior Engineering Aide level depending upon qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge and Skill - Technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results.
Technology Savvy - Using one's practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.
Managing Work - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
Customer Focus - Ensuring that the (internal or external) customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decision, organization processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information quickly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure.
Enjoyment of a combination of office and field work.
Interest in contributing to projects that serve the Napa community.

Responsibilities

Issuing Encroachment Permits
Reviewing and issuing Transportation Permits
Review of minor traffic control plans
Performing monthly utility billing for utility encroachment permits
Preparing basic plans and designs using AutoCAD
Assisting with traffic control and GPS-related activities
Collecting field measurements
Supporting the development and implementation of utility infrastructure projects
Assisting with inspections, measurements, calculations, and other project-related activities