Engineering Technician

Bozeman, City of•Professional Building, MT

About The Position

The City of Bozeman is hiring an Engineering Technician to support its Transportation & Engineering Team. The role supports public works projects, maintains engineering maps and records, and assists with infrastructure permitting and development reviews. The position involves reviewing plans and applications, permitting and inspecting public improvements, supporting construction project documentation, maintaining GIS records, providing information to the public, and carrying out other department functions. The technician performs simple design work and calculations under the direction of a supervisor or staff engineer and uses a City vehicle when assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in GIS, CAD, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and one year of experience in GIS, inspection, drafting, development review, permitting, or public works and utilities construction; alternatively, an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
Knowledge of plan development principles and practices and use of necessary drawing equipment and software.
Knowledge of civil engineering practices related to planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of public works facilities, including hydraulics, surveying, road design, water, sewer, and storm design.
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, geographic information systems and computer-aided drafting programs.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including geometry, trigonometry, advanced algebra, and basic statistical analysis.
Knowledge of relevant City, County, and State codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations; construction safety rules; department policies and procedures; environmental impact issues; and construction plans, specifications, and details.
Ability to read and interpret project specifications, blueprints, construction plans, and other project documentation accurately.
Ability to interpret and enforce relevant codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations, and inspect public works projects for compliance and construction deficiencies.
Ability to enforce construction site safety rules and regulations.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people, including individuals upset about City activities or policies, and respond to and resolve public concerns and questions.
Ability to coordinate department services with other departments and providers.
Ability to work in varied construction environments and weather conditions.
Ability to complete reports and documentation, operate relevant equipment, make quick and accurate calculations, and safely operate and care for motor vehicles and assigned City equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with technical and non-technical audiences; follow oral and written instructions; and prepare and present accurate, reliable reports with findings and recommendations.
Ability to use a personal computer and standard or customized software relevant to assigned tasks.
Ability to develop solutions using logical and creative thought, perform a variety of duties accurately and quickly under time-sensitive deadlines, and learn and apply new skills and knowledge as information and technology change.
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, inventiveness, discretion, and consistent performance in accordance with the City’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service, and Teamwork.
Satisfactory completion of the conditional offer process, including a driving record history check, criminal background check, thorough reference checks, and general internet search.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain official City records and exhibits of existing improvements, including plats, easements, streets, utility lines, record drawings, benchmark maps, flood plains, and special improvement districts.
Review plans and specifications for compliance with City, County, and State construction codes, ordinances, and laws.
Review engineering components of development applications for compliance with the Bozeman Municipal Code.
Permit designs, construction, and maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, drainage systems, sanitary and sewer systems, and other public improvements in accordance with codes, regulations, and professional standards.
Inspect infrastructure improvements for compliance with approved plans.
Notify property owners about project impacts and construction schedules as requested, and address and resolve property-owner and citizen concerns about projects.
Assist in preparing plans, specifications, and bid documents for City construction projects.
Assign addresses to new subdivisions and buildings, and review easement language and as-built drawings.
Collect information from the County Clerk and Recorder, and research and revise discrepancies in existing records.
Research and provide information to the public about utility services, property boundaries, legal descriptions, and related matters.
Maintain the City GIS Parcel map and create presentation maps for City departments as assigned.
Complete necessary reports, charts, graphs, and correspondence.
Perform simple design work and calculations for Public Works projects under a supervisor or staff engineer.
Update website content with input from City staff.
Respond to requests from developers, the public, City departments, and consultants about public works projects by answering questions and researching City records and documents.
Develop quality controls and standard operating procedures to ensure process integrity.
Administer department functions such as traffic studies and counts, sign change requests, permits, and miscellaneous surveying duties.
Use a City vehicle to perform assigned work.
Provide information and demonstrations to new employees in the same or similar class of positions on how to perform certain work tasks.
Keep the immediate supervisor and designated others informed about work progress, problems, and suggestions for improvements.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and review materials to stay current in assigned work areas.
Respond courteously and promptly to citizens’ questions and comments.
Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to support effective interdepartmental operations and activities.
Perform other duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.