Description
JOB SUMMARY :
Performs engineering, drafting, mapping and records, or land surveying work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Provides technical support with the research, preparation, and layout of construction drawings, as-builts, mapping, charts and graphs.
- Checks work of operators and vendors for accuracy and conformance to engineering practices.
- Prepares cost estimates and quantity take-offs for engineering projects.
- Performs inspection of sewer main construction.
- Determines availability from maps, records and / or field inspection.
- Develops and maintains a variety of basic GIS applications, spatial data layers and databases.
- Provide maps and other information for city personnel, contractors, realtors, and developers.
- Performs grade shots for crews to determine fall or elevation issues, or other related surveying.
- Research easements, property owners and subdivision plats.
- Mark sewer taps for property owners for connection.
- Mark sewer mains and easements based on building permit information.
- Answers inquiries regarding utility locations, as-built drawings, flood zones, aerial photos, right of way and property lines, legal descriptions, quarter section maps, benchmarks, tax id numbers, parcel numbers and general City map information.
- Provides technical and general engineering information to utility agencies and the public.
- Maintain files of construction plans and as-built drawings.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS :
Performs other related duties as required
SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS :
None.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS :
Civil engineering principles and practices relative to area of assignment.Advanced survey principles and practices and the standards and guidelines governing land surveying.Uses computer aided drafting programs and digital engineering systems.Must possess computer application skills that at a minimum include Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel, ARC Map GISABILITY :
Read and interpret construction drawings.Operate survey equipment, conduct surveys, develop and maintain field notes.Perform construction staking for City projects and as built projects.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.Ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.Ability to follow instructions, responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Valid Tennessee driver's license.REQUIRED EDUCATION / OR EXPERIENCE :
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year-college or technical school; or one year to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / OR EXPERIENCE :
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year-college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS :
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Uses personal protective equipment. Position may be called out.
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