Engineering Senior Technician

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 (4) four 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. 

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 in a specified discipline or department with a variety of projects or programs, and direct project teamwork of lower level technical and clerical personnel, as delegated.

Develop, draft and review intricate plans and specifications for designated projects of 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, if assigned.  Involves:  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 area of assignment. Process work orders, verify work completion according to specifications, prepare request 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.

As a team member, 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, if assigned.  Involves:  Prepare draft design drawings and sketches regarding construction or installation work required.  Conduct inspection of construction sites projects during all construction phases to verify conformance to technical code 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, ordinance and environmental regulations.  Represent the department at review committee, development and regulatory meetings.  Provide customers and City officials with accurate record of information. Respond to news media and the general public regarding projects and develop general interest presentations.

Assist in preparation of grant applications for funding, if assigned.  Involves:  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.

As a team member, conduct and oversee asbestos inspections and abatement, and respond to specified Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) spills, if assigned.  Involves:  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 with regard to proper handling and disposal of asbestos containing materials.  Enforce environmental regulations, safety rules and regulations.  Maintain field-monitoring equipment.

Supervise or lead assigned staff, if assigned.  Involves:  Schedule, assign, instruct in, 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.