Engineering Technician I/II at North… · Lathrop

Summary: The City of Lathrop is seeking an Engineering Technician I/II to support its Environmental division within Public Works. The role performs office and field engineering work, including CAD drafting, GIS mapping, surveying, engineering calculations, permit processing, field inspections, and development processing.

Responsibilities:
- Performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Engineering Technician series, including a broad range of office, field, surveying and traffic engineering work; performs CAD drafting and computing operations in the preparation of a wide variety of engineering drawings, plans and computations; performs mapping and indexing for the City’s GIS system
- Performs engineering calculations; prepares sketches and designs from instructions and design data; interprets and converts survey notes to various types of drawings; develops, modifies and maintains computer programs required to provide graphics, maps and overlays for engineering drawings; maintains and updates the Pavement Management System (PMS)
- Performs field work and makes field checks of project sites as assigned; performs title searches; researches right-of-way and easements based on legal descriptions; checks and writes routine legal descriptions; reviews, recommends and issues utility, curb, sidewalk, street and encroachment permits; calculates permit fees
- Provides information related to project design to the general public, contractors and developers; provides information regarding City standards and development approval procedures and requirements; checks subdivision maps, parcel maps and other engineering documents for conformance to State laws and local ordinances; oversees and updates maps to include new subdivisions and other changes
- Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; may provide training to lower level staff; responds to questions and concerns from the general public, contractors and developers; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service concerns
- Provides development processing for commercial and residential site improvements
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public

Required Qualifications:
- One year of work experience in an office environment using automated systems, and a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized course work in construction technology, civil engineering, or a related field
- In addition to the above, an associate of art's degree in drafting, pre-engineering, surveying or a related field and one year of experience equivalent to that of an Engineering Technician I with the City of Lathrop
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid, class C California driver's license
- Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities
- The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and drawings using a computer keyboard
- Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents
- Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service
- When working in field assignments the incumbent may be required to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing in excess of 25 pounds
- The nature of the work may require working around heavy construction equipment and in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold

Required Skills: CAD, GIS, Pavement Management System (PMS), Surveying Instruments, Environmental Compliance, Regulatory Programs, Class C California Driver’s License

Benefits: Health, dental, vision and life insurance, Tier one - CalPERS Classic employees prior to April 30, 2011; 2% at 55 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit, Tier two - CalPERS Classic employees hired after April 29, 2011; 2% at 60 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit, Tier three - New CalPERS members hired after December 31, 2012; 2% at 62 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit, City-paid retiree medical from ages 55-65 at the same health benefits premium as active employees (Retiree +1), City-paid medical at Medicare eligibility (65) at the Minimum Employer Contribution ($158 for 2025), The City’s base contribution toward medical, dental and vision is $2,187, If medical is selected, the City shall contribute an additional $200 per month for employee + 1 coverage, If medical is selected, the City shall contribute an additional $300 per month for family coverage, Vacation: 80 hours for 0-4 years, 120 hours for 5-9 years, and 160 hours for 10+ years, accrued bi-weekly, Twelve holidays annually and one floating holiday, Sick leave: 96 hours accrued bi-weekly, Upon accumulation of 96 hours sick time, up to 40 hours may be converted to vacation as outlined in the Personnel Rules and Regulations, City-paid term life insurance coverage equal to annual salary, Voluntary employee participation in four (4) 457 plans, The EAP provides clinical and short-term counseling, as well as assistance for financial, legal, childcare and eldercare issues, Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per calendar year with pre-approval, Voluntary employee participation in medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts