Engineering Technician

The Position

The City of Diamond Bar is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with strong interpersonal skills to perform technical work for the Engineering division of the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, performs public service and technical work at the public counter; responds to requests for documents and information; performs responsible sub-professional engineering work in either the office or the field; drafts various public works project exhibits and maps; performs inspections; issues and tracks encroachment permits; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Assists the Public and Public Works Department with various engineering inquiries and requests.
2. Receives, reviews, and processes encroachment permit applications; coordinates billing invoices and collects payments; and issues permits.
3. Receives, reviews, and processes grading permit applications; coordinates plan check and inspections with City consultants and staff; collects bonds, deposits, fees, and audits project account balances; corresponds with applicants and contractors for status and permit issuance.
4. Conducts research on as-built plans, active and historical project files, infrastructure and utility maps, property lines and right-of-way indexes, and coordinates the responses to various public records requests.
5. Coordinates the review and approval for various private land development projects alongside the Community Development Department.
6. Maintains permit and project files, organized in a legible format, and supports the department's compliance efforts with records retention policies.
7. Prepares update reports and makes presentations to the City's Traffic & Transportation Commission.
8. Prepares drawings and exhibits for various public works projects, public infrastructure, geographical boundaries, construction limits, excavation cross sections, and other related items.
9. Reviews and assist in approval of various construction plans, tentative and final maps, traffic control plans, and other related items prepares technical comments.
10. Revises and updates base maps for public infrastructure and utilities, street paving moratoriums, and other related items.
11. Handles citizen and contractor complaints and inquiries and provides information on departmental operations.
12. Researches and prepares cost estimates, and reports for proposed projects and reports on completed projects.
13. Provides as-needed sub-professional support for the City's capital improvement program (CIP) projects.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of construction methods, materials, and plans; principles of engineering mathematics; drafting methods and equipment, both manual and computer; methods and practices of public works inspection; materials testing procedures; familiarity with engineering design, cost estimates, specifications, checking of engineering plans, legal descriptions, right-of-way procedures; effective communication techniques for interacting with contractors, the public, and Public Works Department personnel. Ability to: Operate a computer terminal and utilize a variety of software programs; follow oral and written directions; deal tactfully and effectively with internal and external customers; plan and organize work in an efficient and effective manner; conduct inspections and traffic counts; communicate effectively with variety of personnel; make sound judgments and decisions regarding a variety of job-related queries and problems; communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear, accurate and concise records and reports; maintain accurate records; maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and others encountered in the course of work; exercise tact and diplomacy. Education: Graduation from high school supplemented by college level courses in civil engineering or closely related field. Experience: At least two years of experience, including the performance of sub-professional civil engineering, permitting and project coordination, or other related public works and engineering experience. Work experience or internship with a local government agency is highly desirable. License and/or Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Selection Process

Candidates whose education, experience and/or training appear to be best qualified will be invited to participate in an Oral Interview: 100%. The top candidate(s) will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, verification of work experience, and submit an official copy of educational transcripts verifying obtained degrees or certificates as indicated on the employment application. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a medical examination after a conditional job offer is made.

Benefits

The City of Diamond Bar offers an outstanding benefits package. The key components are listed below.

• Accrued Leave: Accrual of eighty (80) hours of vacation (first day of employment through year five), accrual of eighty (80) hours sick leave, eleven (11) designated holidays and eighteen (18) floating holiday hours.
• 9/80 Work Schedule: Full time City staff participate in a 9/80 work schedule program.
• Retirement: Employees hired after January 1, 2013 who are existing CalPERS members or a member of an agency with reciprocity with the City of Diamond Bar will be enrolled in the 2% @ 55 retirement benefit formula. The City pays both the employee and employer share for Classic members. Employees hired after January 1, 2013 who have never been a CalPERS member, is a member of a retirement system that has reciprocity with CalPERS or has membership with CalPERS but has a break in service longer than six months will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement benefit formula. Employees contribute half of the normal benefit cost for this retirement benefit.
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: The City of Diamond Bar pays for employee coverage for dental and vision insurance and dependent coverage is available. Employees receive a benefit allotment of $1,920 per month for employee and dependents' health insurance coverage. Dental and vision benefits for dependents may be taken from the benefit allotment.
• Life Insurance: The City of Diamond Bar provides a $75,000 term life insurance policy. Employees may purchase additional insurance coverage at group rates.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees are eligible for participation in the deferred compensation programs offered through MissionSquare.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees are eligible to participate in IRS Code Section 125 Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account programs, thereby lowering their tax liability.
• Personal Computer Loan Program: Employees are eligible to receive an interest free loan up to $2,500 for the purchase of a personal computer.
• Employee Assistance Program: Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits are provided at no cost.