Senior Engineering Technician (Survey Party Chief)

City of Lodi•Lodi, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lodi is hiring a Survey Party Chief to lead the field survey crew on all survey related duties including, but not limited to, operating a total station, GPS, digital levels, performing topographic surveys, running level circuits, using AutoCAD and other survey software to process survey data, preparing baseline drawings for the engineers, designing various City projects, reading and preparing engineered plans for construction staking, maintaining GIS maps and other databases of survey related items. This position regularly includes digging and hammering for construction staking as well as carrying survey equipment and supplies over a variety of terrain (asphalt, concrete, dirt, rocks, slopes, etc.) and in all weather conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, and related mathematical operations necessary to perform the duties of the position, have experience on a survey crew, and be familiar with AutoCAD. Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To participate in the most complex technical civil engineering work including survey calculations, design and drafting activities; to perform duties involved in field survey and construction inspection activities; and to provide assistance to professional level engineering staff; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, and related mathematical operations.
Experience on a survey crew.
Familiarity with AutoCAD.
Equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by courses in drafting, surveying, and computer science.
Three years of sub-professional engineering office or field work, including design, survey, traffic or inspection, which includes some experience in a lead worker capacity.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

Operate a total station, GPS, and digital levels.
Perform topographic surveys and run level circuits.
Use AutoCAD and other survey software to process survey data.
Prepare baseline drawings for engineers.
Design various City projects.
Read and prepare engineered plans for construction staking.
Maintain GIS maps and other databases of survey related items.
Dig and hammer for construction staking.
Carry survey equipment and supplies over a variety of terrain and in all weather conditions.
Participate in the most complex technical civil engineering work including survey calculations, design and drafting activities.
Perform duties involved in field survey and construction inspection activities.
Provide assistance to professional level engineering staff.
Perform skilled drafting in preparation of plans for public works projects.
Assist engineering staff in the preparation of engineering designs, related drawings, specifications and construction project estimates.
Perform a variety of related office or field tasks to gather, analyze and record data.
Prepare written communications.
Assist engineers in the preparation of bid specifications and construction design specifications.
Prepare exhibits and reports as required.
Conduct specialized studies.
Provide technical support to traffic engineer by assessing speed limits, traffic counts, vehicular and pedestrian volumes, parking data and traffic controls.
Analyze traffic and accident data and assist the traffic engineer in determining improvements.
Answer questions and respond to requests for technical information from contractors, private engineers, private citizens, other City departments, and other government agencies on public works projects, City codes, ordinances, and policies, property descriptions, annexation descriptions, and easements and rights of way.
Process easements and street rights-of-way dedications and abandonments.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of State and Federal grants.
Perform other duties related to the operation of the department and the city, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

Benefits

13 paid holidays per year.
2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).
Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents.
The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance.
Offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.
Member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.).
457 Deferred Compensation program.
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.