Engineering Technician

Description DEADLINE TO APPLY: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the City are met.
Applications are reviewed weekly.
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Public Works and Utilities is comprised of six divisions that work collaboratively to develop, build, operate, and maintain Hayward's infrastructure.
The Department is responsible for providing engineering and transportation support to City operating departments and divisions and for implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program, all while providing excellent customer service to the community.
DEFINITION To perform a variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work including drafting, minor design work, engineering records preparation and maintenance and operation of equipment and instruments; may work as survey crew member in support of surveying and other civil and traffic engineering functions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry level classification that assists higher level technical and professional engineers in all activities of the Engineering & Transportation Division.
The Engineering Technician is responsible for conducting traffic, engineering and similar studies for public works projects, and for assigned technical engineering tasks, preparing plans and estimating for various design and construction activities.
It is distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer which is the journey level classification with responsibility of the more complicated technical tasks.
Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs non-routine drafting assignments which require application of standardized drawing technique Gathers field data for planning, design and construction.
Prepares accurate drawings from design notes, sketches and field survey notes.
Makes traffic counts and prepares simple diagrams of intersections showing sight distances and traffic flow.
Makes speed surveys, polls motorists and pedestrians, and prepares diagrams of accident frequencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Makes computations to determine quantities and costs.
Performs complex mathematical calculations by using accepted formulas, manuals and equipment.
Reads and interprets maps and other engineering records and prepares legal descriptions of property.
Corrects and re-designs construction plans for street improvements, utility installations, drainage and material quantities by using appropriate calculations, computations and engineering data and by consulting with engineers.
Performs survey office work using drafting tools while employing mathematical and engineering data to prepare information for use by survey field crews, construction crews and construction inspectors.
Interprets information from survey field work for use in mapping, designing construction plans, analyzing earthquake fault monitoring data and updating survey records.
Performs various duties associated with land surveying including using measuring tapes and level rods to assist in determining lines, angles, points, elevations and distances.
Performs various record keeping and file maintenance duties such as recording instrument readings in field survey notes, maintaining office files of notes, control data, monument records, surveyors maps, and construction drawings.
Prepares and maintains accurate “as-built” plans from notes from contractors of completed projects.
Computes horizontal and vertical curves.
Calculates distances, earth work quantities, fees and charges.
Performs plan checking by comparing drawings of proposed improvements against drawings which illustrates established engineering standards applicable to various projects.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting including working with raw topographic survey points to build surfaces, produce maps, renderings, view graphs, cross-sections and plan and profiles.
Ability to: Perform basic engineering and surveying calculations.
Interpret construction drawings, field survey notes, deeds, maps and other legal descriptions and to extract pertinent information.
Maintain neat and accurate records.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Visualize the practical application of designs.
Manage extensive public contact.
Draft engineering plans from rough layouts.
Prepare exhibits using a variety of software applications.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of this position would be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain them would be: Experience: Two (2) years of experience in engineering drafting and calculations, performing responsibilities related to engineering design, construction, inspection and or traffic.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry land surveying, engineering design, construction inspection, and or traffic engineering.
An Associate degree in a related field is desirable.
Training: Any recent training such as academic courses, and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.
License and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and satisfactory driving record as determined by the City Supplemental Information PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Six Months.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.
Those qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.
Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NEOGOV/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
APPLICATIONS Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.
hayward-ca.
gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.
GovernmentJobs.
com.
Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.
m.
to 5 p.
m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.
Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs.
If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits OverviewThis summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees.
As indicated in the 2020 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements.
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include: Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution) CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.
5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.
0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.
0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.
7% at 57 for New Safety Members) Dental Insurance (plans available through Dental Dental or United Concordia) Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Leave Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Reimbursement Professional Development Reimbursement 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid) Other Employee Paid benefits include Aflac, LegalShield, etc.