Engineering Senior Technician

Requirements

MOS Codes: 5599 (Navy), 1361 (Marine Corps), 12A (Army), 3E571 (Air Force)

Education and Experience: An Associate’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Drafting Technology, or a closely related physical science field, plus two (2) years increasingly responsible para-professional engineering experience; or 30 hours of college credits in Engineering, Drafting Technology or a closely related physical science field and four (4) years of construction or engineering-related experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose

Under direction, perform journey-level aspects of providing technical support, including plans and specifications development and review, survey coordination, construction site inspection, or participation in document preparation for outsider review, to assist higher-level technicians or engineering professionals within a specified discipline or department with a variety of projects or programs. Direct project teamwork of lower-level technical and clerical personnel, as delegated.

Typical Duties

• Develop, draft, and review intricate plans and specifications for designated projects or phases of programs such as water, sewer or storm drain lines, drainage, runoff control, site development or renovation, recreational facilities, equipment installation and repair, street development, subdivision improvement plans, asbestos abatement, underground storage tank removals, hazardous waste, archaeological surveys, and environmental assessments prepared by consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, or developers.
• Research existing structures and designs and gather statistical data.
• Prepare draft design drawings, sketches, and diagrams based on engineering and environmental requirements and develop applications of technical procedures to support engineering projects.
• Identify required materials and prepare cost analysis.
• Design systems, site developments, facilities, and equipment installations according to the area of assignment.
• Process work orders, verify work completion according to specifications, prepare requests for payment, review and approve invoices for professional services rendered.
• Coordinate construction design projects with facility design consultants, contractors, engineers, and inspectors regarding facility design.
• Suggest modifications to plans to bring them into compliance and coordinate with parties.
• Monitor construction of complex City-managed facilities, parks, and project plans, design and calculations, and monitor compliance with complex technical codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare draft design drawings and sketches regarding construction or installation work required.
• Conduct inspections of construction sites during all construction phases to verify conformance to technical codes and ordinances, federal and city regulations.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Design renovation plans for asbestos abatement, installation or upgrades of equipment, landscaping, or facilities.
• Verify accuracy of technical calculations and designs drawn to scale and in compliance with codes, ordinances, and environmental regulations.
• Represent the department at review committee, development, and regulatory meetings.
• Provide customers and City officials with accurate records of information.
• Respond to news media and the general public regarding projects and develop general interest presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications for funding.
• Evaluate monetary and project needs and prepare detailed scope of work statements for grant funding applications.
• Prepare final review of contractor packages for project bid proposals and evaluate bid specifications.
• Identify and approve required construction materials and equipment.
• Prepare cost analysis and closeout reports.
• Conduct and oversee asbestos inspections and abatement, and respond to specified Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) spills.
• Perform safety, asbestos, storm water management, and HAZMAT inspections and surveys to locate and evaluate safety and environmental issues, asbestos or hazardous containing materials in city-owned facilities.
• Conduct inspections of industrial sites for environmental compliance and conduct storm water sampling.
• Assure contractor adherence with local, state, and federal regulations regarding proper handling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials.
• Enforce environmental regulations, safety rules, and regulations.
• Maintain field-monitoring equipment.
• Supervise or lead assigned staff.
• Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, and check work.
• Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates.
• Provide for training and development.
• Enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards.
• Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony.
• Interview applicants.
• Recommend hiring, transfers, discipline, merit pay, or other employee status changes.

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance: Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for dependents are also available. Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage can be selected. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options are available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more at no cost.
• Wellness Program: Promotes better health through various programs and incentives, including wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, and health coaching.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Encourages personal and professional development by sharing educational costs for employees who have successfully completed their probationary period.
• Vacation Leave: Accrues based on years of service, starting at 12 days for 0-5 years, 17 days for 5-15 years, and 20 days for 15+ years.
• Sick Leave: Accrues in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules.
• Pregnancy Leave: Treated as a temporary physical disability, using accumulated sick leave and then leave without pay unless using annual leave.
• Legal Holidays: Includes New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and the employee's birthday.