HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.b. Engineering Technician Position CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMAR'Y FOR ACTION -
CITY CQUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 2 , 1993
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM: Engineering Technician New Business
Staffing Position
PREP�RED BY:
Bud Osrnun.dson AGENDA ��� � � �
City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
ATTACHME'NTS:
Memo, Job Description � R D B ' ���G< �
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rove the hiring of Rich
This item is a request for Council �OTechnician.
Lonnquist as a fu11-time Engineering
lained in detail in the attached rnemo, We aaWell as�an1lnterna
As exp erforme
for a full-time teehnician and Rich �a� p lus he has the driv� and
He has the qualifications for the position, p
desire to improve Rosemount through his work. _
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t is Staff' s recommendation that you approve the hiring of Richassing
Lonnquist with a starting date of Mae�hSllicensescheckt �Mrh1Lonnquist
the pre-employment physical and driv
wi11 start at the bottam of the Enhenbottom of�thec°Bn pan3e1afterlar�
range ($12 .17 per hour} , move to t
six month successful. probationary period and follow the salary range
according to the Administrative Policy.
NDED ACTION: Mt3TION TO AFPROVE THE HIRING OFCHIIH 19934SUBJEC�TR
RECOMME
THE POSITTON �F ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN EFFECTIVE
TO PASSING THE PRE-EMPLOYMEN'T PHY�S�IO�L NED IN THESCITYEENGINEERS �D
APPROVE THE SALARY AND BENEFTTS
MEMO.
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danuary 20. 1989
� YOSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
CITY OF ROSEMOUN'�
PosiLion Tit�.e ENGIN�ERING TECHNICIAN
nepartment PUBLIC WORKS
Accountable To City �ngineer
Primar� Ob�ective of Position
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This position i.s responsible�nor COh��ructioncand�maintenanceGoflthe
areas of engineering, survey $• . lities.
City' s infrastructure for streets and u
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Major Areas of Accountability �
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],, Maintenance
Assist with maintaining infrastructure inventories and records. i
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T� Provide technical assistance for in-house projects .
2, EnRineering
Implement comprehensive engineering prog
ram for the extension of
new or replacement of o1d City infrastructure that w:lTl best ser e
the CiGy` s current and future needs.
Im lement enforcement of engineering and construction 'of �%it ' S
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�.nfrastructure to City standards.
Review and recommend for approval plans and specs for pvblic
i.mprovements, grading plans, development �lans , site plang ►
etc.
Desi�n and draft plans and prepare speci£icati.ons for CitY
Public Improvements `Projects.
Provide construction inspection, staki.ng and cantract
documentation far City projects.
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t�Iaintain maps �nd £iles to keep them current.
IIase maps, iitfrastructure maps, section maps, park maps, etc.
Recoxd plan files, easement files � permit files, etc.
Provide technical assistance to o�her department�.
Obtain traffic counts and prepare summarized results.
3 . E4uipment
Operate and maintaixt survey and drafting equipment.
4. Tnspections/Safetv
Assist with implementing inspectian -schedules of CiCy ' s
infrastructure and maintain records.
5 . Public Relations
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-� Responds to service requests and complaints of citizens iti a
pleasant and tactful manner and resolves probl.ems in a manner
which maintains respect for City oovernment ,
Represents the Citp in contacts wi�h the publa.c as wel� as wi.th
ather employees, other City officials and o�itside units of.
government in a manner whick wi11 command respect.
6• Special Pro �ectsJDuties
Keeps City �ngineer informed of all matters of major importanc:e as
they relate to �he engineering division af the Public Works
Departm�nt.
Performs othsr duties� assu.mes other respon:;:tbiltttes �s c�ppa:ren�
or as delegated .
�xa�nples o£ Performance Criteria
Demonstrates abili.tp to perform drafting tasks in a timely ,
efficient and neat manner.
Demonstrates abilitp to perform engineeiing design taslcs in a
timelp, effieien� and accurate manner .
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Demonstrates ab-ility to perform field surveping in a timelp ,
efficient and accurate mannez .
Demonstrates abil.itp to per£orm construction inspection and
documentation logicallp aitcl accuratelp. '
Pro�ecting a positive and favorable image of the Public Works
Department to citizens.
Demonstrates abi7.itp to e£fectivelp structure his time and works
�asks.
7 . Responsibility for t��or�: of Others
None regularlp assipned.'
May provide on-the-job direction to temporary employees as
required in certain �ob related situa�i.ons.
8. Desirable Trainin� & Experience
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,�,�� Graduate from a 2 year vocational Qr technical scitool accredited
program as a civil engineerin� technician.
�nowledge of and experience in design, fielci surveying and
staking, inspection of public streets, wastewater collection and
water distribution system, etc.
Wortcing tcnowledge of pergonal computers and typical softwere
applications - CAD , database, spreadsheet, word processing, etc.
Mini�aurn 5 ye�rs experience as engineering technician with 2 pears
experzence with municipal citp .
9 . , Mi:nimum Req uirements '
Must now have or be willing to obtain a Class C Minnesota Drivers
License wirhin probationary period.
Ability to understand and follow written and oxal instructions ,
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employees, staff ineinUers , and the general public.
Ski�l in the use of all survey and drafting instruments , tools �nci
equipment assaciated with the work.
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