2018/04/24 City Council Resolution 2018-054RESOLUTION NO. 2018-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING THE POSITION TITLE, SALARY RANGE AND ASSOCIATED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR AN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I/II IN THE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Development Services organizational structure currently includes a
Senior Engineering Technician to provide experienced para -professional support to the
Department; and
WHEREAS, staff has conducted an assessment of the needs of the City's engineering
division and concluded that an entry to journey level para -professional position will better
support Department's needs, given its current mix of staffing; and
WHEREAS, staff developed a new job description for an Engineering Technician I/II
and consulted with the Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA) regarding these positions
which will be placed in the RPEA unit; and
WHEREAS, RPEA had no objection to the job description, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends placing the Engineering Technician I/II — Level I in the
RPEA salary range 74; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends placing the Engineering Technician I/II — Level lI in
existing RPEA salary range 78.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that it does hereby approve the position title, salary ranges and associated job
description for the Engineering Technician UII which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated by this reference.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 24th day of April, 2018.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Pam Stafford, Mayor
ATTEST:
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qoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
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Exhibit A to Resolution
City of Rohnert Park
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I/ll
DEFINITION
Performs a variety of rountine paraprofessional engineering office and/or field work
from minimal through moderate difficulty, including plan review, drafting, inspection,
permit issuance, file maintenance, and other work as required.
The Engineering Technician II is distinguished by the performance of work that is more
complex and less routine in nature and performed with more independence.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Engineering Technician I: is an entry level class to the Engineering Technician series
and does not require previous specialized experience. This class is distinguished from
Engineering Technician II by the level, skill and knowledge with which the incumbent is
expected to perform the work.
Engineering Technician II: This is the intermediate level class in the Engineering
Technician series. The Engineering Technician II works under general supervision and
utilizes the principles and practices of engineering to gather, analyze and monitor
simple to moderately complex engineering related data. The Engineering Technician II
provdes recommendations based on established criteria or from previous on-the-job
experiences. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Engineering Technician
by the level, skill and knowledge with which the incumbent is expected to perform the
work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Supervision is provided by the Deputy City Engineer (Capital Projects). The Engineering
Technician 1/II may also receive general and project specific direction from staff in the
Development Services Departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Engineering Technician I
The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
• Perform field investigations, and field surveying work for projects, tablulate and
plots results;
• Perform public and private inspection for new contruction, including record
keeping and ensuring conformance with laws and requirements;
• Assist in the development of construction plans using AutoCAD and/or other
computer aided design progams;
• File and retreive a varity of engineering maps, documents, records, reports and
correspondence;
• Performs research related to improvement plans, various agreements, and other
permitting projects;
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• Respond orally and in writing to routine inquiries from other City departments,
outside agencies and the public concerning engineering activities;
• Prepare charts, graphs, maps, plans and other drawings;
• Collect, compile and.or analyze data and/or field samples;
• Perform mathematical, computer and/or statistical calculations used in
engineering tasks;
• Review basic drawings, plans and maps for conformance with established
engineering standards codes and laws;
• Locate utilities, easments, property lines and/or other information on plans and
within archived records;
• Process engineering permits applications, request other governing agency's
review and approval and determine and collect engineering fees utilzing the
City's permit tracking system;
• Research publications and industry information sources;
• Assist in the preparation of engineering contracts and specifications
• Create, archive, and maintain as -built municipal drawings using AutoCAD;
• Check calculations used in designs and estimates;
• Prepare, review, update and maintain forms, files and records, including the
City's map, deed, subdivision, parcel and streetlight files, both in hard copy and
electronically;
• Assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts and
professional service agreements.
• Assist in the preparation of Capital Improvement Project Documents.
• Coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments,
divisions, and sections and with outside agencies;
• Map City assets using AutoCAD, and coordinate mapping with asset
management software.
Engineering Technician II
In addition to the above, the Engineering Technician II will be assigned more complex
design, inspection, plan check and analyses tasks. The Engineering Technician II may
perform map and plan checking for a variety of public and private projects; review
property descriptions, Planning Commission conditions, and other documents
accompanying the plans, reviewe recorded maps and deeds, tentative, parcel,
subdivision maps, lot line adjustments and annexation maps; The Engineering
Technician II may also be assigned to oversee city regulatory programs and leases
(e.g. cell tower and small cell programs), prepare and deliver City Council agenda items
and represent the City on technical working groups and at regional meetings.
In performing the duties described above, the Engineering Technicial 1/11 is expected to:
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• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally
responsible
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and coworkers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education/Licenses
For the Engineering Technician I: Sufficient experience and education to perform the
duties of the position. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess
the equivalent of a high school diploma with some specialized training in engineering
techniques and engineering mathematics and one year of responsible work experience
in civil design and plan checking. Course work in an Engineering Technology curriculum
is desirable.
For the Engineering Technician II: Sufficient experience and education to perform the
duties of the position. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess
the equivalent of a high school diploma with some specialized training in engineering
techniques and engineering mathematics and three years of responsible work
experience in civil design and plan checking. Completion of an Engineering Technology
curriculum leading to an Associate Degree is desirable.
For Engineering Technician 1/11: Possession of a Class C California driver's license by
date of appointment.
Kn owl edge/Skil I/Ab i I i ty
For the Engineering Technician I: Working knowledge of the principles of algebra,
geometry and trigonometry; surveying and drafting and computer aided drafting
equipment; methods, materials, tools and equipment used in engineering construction;
safety practices and procedures; electronic information systems.
Ability to: perform limited drafting, surveying, and engineering calculations; apply the
elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to calculate a variety of
areas, quantities or curves; perform a wide variety of computer applications; gather
data and prepare accurate reports; read and understand technical descriptions; follow
oral and written directions; work cooperatively with other staff; utilize electronic
information systems and analyze and interpret such information; communicate
effectively with co-workers and the public.
For the Engineering Technician II: Considerable knowledge of: surveying and
drafting equipment, computer aided design software and equipment; electronic
information systems together with working knowledge of the subdivision map act
and City standards, codes and ordinances.
Ability to: read figures and make accurate mathematical and basic statistical
calculations; understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches;
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communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; comprehend and draw
inferences from written material; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and use
computer-aided design and other application programs; read and understand record
drawings, parcel maps, subdivision maps, zoning maps, improvement plans and
specifications; operate engineering office equipment, computers and copy machines;
maintain engineering records; file information using numerical, alphabetical,
chronological and/or reverse chronological filing systems, organize and complete
assignments within established time frames; perform research.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, repeated twisting of
upper body, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and making
repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Fine coordination is used
when the incumbent is preparing construction plans, reviewing and revising statistical
data, plans and prints. The position also requires the necessity of acute near, far, and
color vision when comparing onsite construction conformance to approved plans and
reviewing plans and blueprints. The need to lift, push, and move files weighing greater
than 25 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all
weather conditions subjecting the incumbent to dampness and dust.
FLSA Status: Hourly
Employee Unit: Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)
Approved By:
Date Approved:
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