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CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN <br /> Posting Period: May 3-14, 2004 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Examples of Duties Performed (cont.) <br /> Reviews plans in field for accuracy and possible conflicts or problems and resolves routine field engineering <br /> problems on the construction projects. <br /> I <br /> Learns to research and interpret existing records; interprets and writes legal descriptions. <br /> Collects preconstruction site information; researches existing City/County records to determine property line <br /> and right-of-way locations, and to determine horizontal/vertical control for public improvement projects. ~ <br /> 1 <br /> Calculates grades from plans. <br /> Calculates bid quantities and prepares pay estimates; prepares construction documentation. <br /> Prepares as-construct drawings. <br /> Cleans brush using machete, ax. Drives hubs and stakes with heavy sledgehammer in hot weather. <br /> Carries heavy objects over steep and rough terrain. <br /> i <br /> Learns to perform topographic, control, and construction surveys working as a member of survey field crew; I <br /> establishes benchmarks and public right-of-way; operates traditional and electronic survey equipment; <br /> maintains survey equipment and supplies. <br /> Communicates by phone, letter, and in person with other City staff, public agencies, property owners, <br /> developers, contractors, and the general public; provides information on public improvement projects, and City <br /> codes, policies, and procedures. <br /> Prepares reports and correspondence. <br /> i <br /> Supports and respects diversity in the workplace. <br /> Performs other related duties as assigned. s <br /> 1 <br /> <br /> Qualifications ; <br /> Knowledge ~of: ; <br /> Principles and practices used in civil engineering. 1 <br /> Construction materials and methods and of materials testing. <br /> Construction specifications. <br /> Local, State, and Federal construction codes as they relate to construction activity. <br /> Oregon surveying and platting laws and regulations. <br /> Surveying principles and procedures. <br /> Trigonometry. <br /> Ability to: <br /> Use modern office practices, procedures, and automated equipment. <br /> Make estimates, compile statistics and other data, and prepare engineering drawings. <br /> Perform engineering studies and prepare reports. <br /> Apply mathematics, including trigonometry, to engineering computations. <br /> (more) <br /> <br />