POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE:  Engineering Tech I

ACCOUNTABLE TO:  Senior Engineering Technician and/or Community Development Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Senior Engineering Technician and/or Community Development Director, the position performs a variety of paraprofessional civil engineering functions for City of Lamar departments that include design support of various city projects, preparation of maps, drawings, and project documents, construction surveying, operation of various software platforms, and performance of related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following representative duties. This description is not exhaustive, and the City of Lamar may assign additional duties as required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Drafts, maintains, and updates City maps, plats, and plans utilizing computer-aided drafting applications (CAD), indicating boundaries, streets, zoning, water distribution system components, and other infrastructure.
• Completes field surveys and site plans, and profiles construction survey data collection, field verification of project designs, construction staking, and other related functions for various City projects utilizing an array of equipment and technology.
• Prepares CAD design files and drawing files for various projects. Ensures that design details are captured and expressed in a clear, consistent manner. Prepares plan set drawings, project quantities, project documentation,
• Maintains "as built" drawings of records and database record files, subdivision maps, topographical maps, improvement plans, cemetery maps, and associated database.
• Collects and analyzes data, and prepares relevant reports for City departments and/or other outside agencies.
• Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers, including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow-up as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to levels of noise commonly associated with outdoor environments during the conduct of events where temperatures also could be variable and inclement weather is possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Three (3) years of experience in surveying, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), or a combination of the two.
• An associate degree or certification in engineering technology or a closely aligned discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Progressive experience working for a municipality
• Bachelor of Science/Applied Science in Civil Engineering or a closely aligned discipline.

LICENSES:

Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days of hire, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Lamar.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Core Competencies:  Every City staff member must possess or work to attain the following five core competencies:  Communication, Interpersonal Relations, Customer Service, Accountability and Dependability, Job Knowledge and Supervision and Performance Management (only if applicable to the positio

• Communication: Communicates effectively by actively listening and sharing relevant information with co-workers, supervisor(s), and customers, to anticipate problems and ensure the effectiveness of the City of Lamar.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in internal and external communications; have excellent grammar and spelling skills.
• Interpersonal Relations: Interacts effectively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships.
  • Be polite, courteous, and professional with co-workers and the public. Communicate with the public in a manner that effectively promotes a positive image for the city and handles complaints tactfully and effectively.
  • Have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills for working with the public, as well as establishing and maintaining interdepartmental relationships.
• Customer Service: Works effectively with internal and external customers to satisfy service/product expectations.
• Accountability and Dependability: Work behavior demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct, and contributes to the overall goals and objectives of the City of Lamar.
  • Work in an environment with minimal supervision and complete tasks in reasonable time frames. Use discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment in the position.
  • Be detail-oriented with excellent organization skills.
• Job Knowledge: Employee possesses job-specific knowledge necessary to perform the appropriate quantity and quality of work in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Seek a high level of knowledge of City policy and procedures.
  • Complete ongoing professional development to maintain proficiency.
  • Complete any necessary training needed to accomplish the job independently.
  • Maintain proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office products;
  • Maintain and apply working knowledge of modern office practices, continually upgrading knowledge; communicate in same manner.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:  Because the possession and use of marijuana whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City of Lamar is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting the use of marijuana.  The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change the policy.

THE CITY OF LAMAR PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT OF ANY TYPE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, GENETICS, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.

THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION AND TRAINING.