Senior Civil CADD Technician
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invention, no summarizing away detail. Remove boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions. Must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes: "The full salary for this position is $62.79 - $70.35 per hour." That's Pay. Benefits: "Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents." Also earlier mentions: "Hybrid work schedule opportunities (as appropriate) Family-friendly and multicultural work environment Generous benefits package Free Orca Pass City pension plan with employer/employee contributions Growth potential and advancement opportunities". So we have Benefits content. Schedule: "Hybrid work schedule opportunities (as appropriate)" and "Workplace Environment: This position requires 4-5 days on-site. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor." So we have schedule info.
We need sections: About the role (maybe from first paragraph describing role). Responsibilities (list). Qualifications (maybe includes Experience, Education, License etc). Skills (maybe desired qualifications). Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Use for each section heading.
We must use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into lists? The instruction: "Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose." So we need to turn duties into list items. Requirements maybe also list. Qualifications maybe list. Skills maybe list.
We must not create sections with filler. Ensure each heading has substantive content.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, application instructions, "How To Apply", contact info, links to website, social media, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
We must keep the substantive info: Position description, role purpose, responsibilities, qualifications, desired qualifications, benefits, pay, schedule, workplace environment, etc.
We need to be careful not to omit any substantive detail. Let's extract.
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Position Description Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Senior Civil CADD Technician (Sr. CE Spec.) to support the Project Delivery & Engineering Branch. This role requires advanced drafting and design services using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and related platforms for SPU and SDOT capital projects, crew work, and as built/record drawings. Reporting to the Design & Record Drafting Supervisor, the position serves as a technical lead for CADD standards, training & further developing team members CADD skill sets, and technology improvements while collaborating with internal teams and partner agencies to draft & deliver accurate, high-quality plan sets. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we invite you to learn more and apply.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,500 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the: SPU WebsiteSPU Workplace ExpectationsStrategic Business Plan SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities. Why join us? About We know work isn’t only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including: Hybrid work schedule opportunities (as appropriate)Family-friendly and multicultural work environmentGenerous benefits packageFree Orca PassCity pension plan with employer/employee contributionsGrowth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities Work closely with SPU Land Survey and SPU Engineering to develop advertised Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Assist the supervisor in the continued development and research of CAD technology improvements for the department. Subject matter expert in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Sheet Set Manager, BIM 360, Forma, Plant 3D, Navisworks or Cloud Worx and other AutoCAD software to perform intricate, computer-aided drafting of CIP plan sets - including permit drawings, options analysis plans, project cover sheets, CSEC, demolition, water, sewer & storm drainage plans and profiles, 3 dimensional pump station drafting, grading & paving plans and profiles, intersection geometry layouts for ADA ramps, electrical plans such as SCADA or other wiring diagrams, cross sections, details, etc.Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or other AutoCAD software to perform As-Built and Record Drawing drafting, including research and verification of data. Interpret inspectors’ notes, surveys, and existing records to assure that maps and drawings are accurate and reflect improvements made in the field.Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or other AutoCAD software to develop contract plans, as-built drawings, and record drawings for SPU and SDOT.Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by projects.Serve as a technical lead and/or trainer for the Design & Record Drafting team in the future development of CADD-related software.Work with the Design & Record Drafting Supervisor to stay current with CAD technology, further our performance metrics, and reduce budgetary concerns.Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications Experience: Requires four (4) years’ civil engineering experience AND Education: Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two (2) years' of college coursework in engineering and construction technology OR Experience and Education Equivalency: Six (6) years’ civil engineering experience License, Certification, And Other Requirements Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility Desired Qualifications Advance knowledge of CAD related issues, CAD standards and advancements in CAD softwareEight (8) or more years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Sheet Set Manager in a production environmentTwo (2) or more years of experience using either Plant 3D, Jet Stream, Cloud Worx & BIM 360, Forma as a project administratorAdvanced CAD skills & Civil Engineering knowledge in creating plan sets for Civil or Municipal construction projects, advertised plan sets, as-built, and record draftingExperience using the internet for research. Exceptional skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPointExceptional verbal & written skills, including the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively vertically and cross-departmentallyProven ability to perform within a budget and rigid scheduleA history of adaptation, providing creative technical solutions and the ability to work with a diverse, matrix-managed organization focused on increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction Additional Information Workplace Environment: This position requires 4-5 days on-site. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Most work is performed in a normal office environment. Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The full salary for this position is $62.79 - $70.35 per hour. How To Apply A full City of Seattle online applicationResume and cover letter addressing your knowledge and experience related to this positionCandidates who are invited to interview will be asked to provide a work sample, either hard copy 11x17 prints or pdf’s For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dominic Sumlin at Dominic.Sumlin@seattle.gov Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at www.seattle.gov/util/ and check us out on social media.
We need to strip out EEO, Who may apply, How To Apply, contact, social media, etc. Also remove duplicated lines like "SPU WebsiteSPU Workplace ExpectationsStrategic Business Plan". Also remove "Why join us? About". Also remove "Additional Information". Also remove "Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing..." maybe we can keep as note? It's substantive? It's a disclaimer about responsibilities not exhaustive. Might be considered boilerplate? It's part of responsibilities description. Might keep as a note but it's not a list item. Could keep as a paragraph.
We need to preserve all substantive info: role description, responsibilities list, qualifications (experience, education, equivalency, license), desired qualifications (list), benefits, pay, schedule, workplace environment.
We must not create sections with filler. So we will have sections: About the role (maybe combine position description and SPU description?), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (maybe desired qualifications), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide what goes where.
About the role: Could include the initial position description and SPU overview (mission, services). That seems appropriate.
Responsibilities: list of duties from "Job Responsibilities". We'll turn each sentence into
- .
Qualifications: includes Experience, Education, Equivalency, License. We'll list.
Skills: Desired Qualifications list.
Benefits: list of benefits (vacation, holiday, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, plus earlier mentioned: Hybrid work schedule opportunities, Family-friendly and multicultural work environment, Generous benefits package, Free Orca Pass, City pension plan with employer/employee contributions, Growth potential and advancement opportunities). But note that "Generous benefits package" is generic; we already have specific benefits. Might still list.
Pay: The full salary range.
Schedule: Hybrid work schedule opportunities (as appropriate), 4-5 days on-site, individual schedules agreed upon.
We also have workplace environment: Most work performed in a normal office environment.
We need to ensure we don't repeat info across sections incorrectly.
Let's extract details precisely.
**About the role** (prose):
- Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Senior Civil CADD Technician (Sr. CE Spec.) to support the Project Delivery & Engineering Branch.
- This role requires advanced drafting and design services using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and related platforms for SPU and SDOT capital projects, crew work, and as built/record drawings.
- Reporting to the Design & Record Drafting Supervisor, the position serves as a technical lead for CADD standards, training & further developing team members CADD skill sets, and technology improvements while collaborating with internal teams and partner agencies to draft & deliver accurate, high-quality plan sets.
- Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into lists? The instruction: "Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose." So we need to turn duties into list items. Requirements maybe also list. Qualifications maybe list. Skills maybe list. We must not create sections with filler. Ensure each heading has substantive content. We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, application instructions, "How To Apply", contact info, links to website, social media, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. We must keep the substantive info: Position description, role purpose, responsibilities, qualifications, desired qualifications, benefits, pay, schedule, workplace environment, etc. We need to be careful not to omit any substantive detail. Let's extract. Original text: Position Description Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Senior Civil CADD Technician (Sr. CE Spec.) to support the Project Delivery & Engineering Branch. This role requires advanced drafting and design services using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and related platforms for SPU and SDOT capital projects, crew work, and as built/record drawings. Reporting to the Design & Record Drafting Supervisor, the position serves as a technical lead for CADD standards, training & further developing team members CADD skill sets, and technology improvements while collaborating with internal teams and partner agencies to draft & deliver accurate, high-quality plan sets. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we invite you to learn more and apply. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,500 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the: SPU WebsiteSPU Workplace ExpectationsStrategic Business Plan SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities. Why join us? About We know work isn’t only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including: Hybrid work schedule opportunities (as appropriate)Family-friendly and multicultural work environmentGenerous benefits packageFree Orca PassCity pension plan with employer/employee contributionsGrowth potential and advancement opportunities Job Responsibilities Work closely with SPU Land Survey and SPU Engineering to develop advertised Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Assist the supervisor in the continued development and research of CAD technology improvements for the department. Subject matter expert in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Sheet Set Manager, BIM 360, Forma, Plant 3D, Navisworks or Cloud Worx and other AutoCAD software to perform intricate, computer-aided drafting of CIP plan sets - including permit drawings, options analysis plans, project cover sheets, CSEC, demolition, water, sewer & storm drainage plans and profiles, 3 dimensional pump station drafting, grading & paving plans and profiles, intersection geometry layouts for ADA ramps, electrical plans such as SCADA or other wiring diagrams, cross sections, details, etc.Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or other AutoCAD software to perform As-Built and Record Drawing drafting, including research and verification of data. Interpret inspectors’ notes, surveys, and existing records to assure that maps and drawings are accurate and reflect improvements made in the field.Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or other AutoCAD software to develop contract plans, as-built drawings, and record drawings for SPU and SDOT.Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by projects.Serve as a technical lead and/or trainer for the Design & Record Drafting team in the future development of CADD-related software.Work with the Design & Record Drafting Supervisor to stay current with CAD technology, further our performance metrics, and reduce budgetary concerns.Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Qualifications Experience: Requires four (4) years’ civil engineering experience AND Education: Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two (2) years' of college coursework in engineering and construction technology OR Experience and Education Equivalency: Six (6) years’ civil engineering experience License, Certification, And Other Requirements Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility Desired Qualifications Advance knowledge of CAD related issues, CAD standards and advancements in CAD softwareEight (8) or more years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Sheet Set Manager in a production environmentTwo (2) or more years of experience using either Plant 3D, Jet Stream, Cloud Worx & BIM 360, Forma as a project administratorAdvanced CAD skills & Civil Engineering knowledge in creating plan sets for Civil or Municipal construction projects, advertised plan sets, as-built, and record draftingExperience using the internet for research. Exceptional skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPointExceptional verbal & written skills, including the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively vertically and cross-departmentallyProven ability to perform within a budget and rigid scheduleA history of adaptation, providing creative technical solutions and the ability to work with a diverse, matrix-managed organization focused on increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction Additional Information Workplace Environment: This position requires 4-5 days on-site. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Most work is performed in a normal office environment. Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The full salary for this position is $62.79 - $70.35 per hour. How To Apply A full City of Seattle online applicationResume and cover letter addressing your knowledge and experience related to this positionCandidates who are invited to interview will be asked to provide a work sample, either hard copy 11x17 prints or pdf’s For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dominic Sumlin at Dominic.Sumlin@seattle.gov Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at www.seattle.gov/util/ and check us out on social media. We need to strip out EEO, Who may apply, How To Apply, contact, social media, etc. Also remove duplicated lines like "SPU WebsiteSPU Workplace ExpectationsStrategic Business Plan". Also remove "Why join us? About". Also remove "Additional Information". Also remove "Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing..." maybe we can keep as note? It's substantive? It's a disclaimer about responsibilities not exhaustive. Might be considered boilerplate? It's part of responsibilities description. Might keep as a note but it's not a list item. Could keep as a paragraph. We need to preserve all substantive info: role description, responsibilities list, qualifications (experience, education, equivalency, license), desired qualifications (list), benefits, pay, schedule, workplace environment. We must not create sections with filler. So we will have sections: About the role (maybe combine position description and SPU description?), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (maybe desired qualifications), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what goes where. About the role: Could include the initial position description and SPU overview (mission, services). That seems appropriate. Responsibilities: list of duties from "Job Responsibilities". We'll turn each sentence into
- . Qualifications: includes Experience, Education, Equivalency, License. We'll list. Skills: Desired Qualifications list. Benefits: list of benefits (vacation, holiday, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, plus earlier mentioned: Hybrid work schedule opportunities, Family-friendly and multicultural work environment, Generous benefits package, Free Orca Pass, City pension plan with employer/employee contributions, Growth potential and advancement opportunities). But note that "Generous benefits package" is generic; we already have specific benefits. Might still list. Pay: The full salary range. Schedule: Hybrid work schedule opportunities (as appropriate), 4-5 days on-site, individual schedules agreed upon. We also have workplace environment: Most work performed in a normal office environment. We need to ensure we don't repeat info across sections incorrectly. Let's extract details precisely. **About the role** (prose): - Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Senior Civil CADD Technician (Sr. CE Spec.) to support the Project Delivery & Engineering Branch. - This role requires advanced drafting and design services using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and related platforms for SPU and SDOT capital projects, crew work, and as built/record drawings. - Reporting to the Design & Record Drafting Supervisor, the position serves as a technical lead for CADD standards, training & further developing team members CADD skill sets, and technology improvements while collaborating with internal teams and partner agencies to draft & deliver accurate, high-quality plan sets. - Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and