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SC-PAY GRADE 16

Engineering/Planning Technician IV

DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The incumbent in this class performs a variety of expert technical tasks involving engineering or planning, land use decisions, reviews, coordination and implementation of area-wide planning studies or performs expert level engineering review/design, technical writing, inspection and/or surveying. Work is performed both in the field and in the office. Work is performed independently with general oversight of the Department

Manager/Director or their designee.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Reads and interprets plans, specifications and related documents; utilizes computer software; provides technical assistance/guidance to coworkers, consulting engineers, developers, and the general public; prepares written correspondence, specifications and technical reports; prepares/reviews cost estimates and project schedules; conducts meetings with contractors/consultants, other public agencies, coworkers and the general public.

Planning:

Coordinates extensions of sewer and water districts in the implementation of planning studies; makes recommendations on new planning areas and assists with the layout and design of sewer and water facilities; reviews/comments on proposed subdivisions and re- zonings for County and State review purposes and sewer concept plans as submitted by engineering firms; serves as a senior/lead planner for the section and may oversee the work of lower level technicians and serve as the acting director when necessary.

Engineering:

Designs/develops/reviews engineering projects, layouts, alignments, profiles, specifications, studies and related activities; compiles and records test results, notes and sketches to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, maps and other geographically based data. Operates computer drafting software; may oversee the work of lower level technicians.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, knowledge of

County ordinances, policies and procedures as well as state and county laws and regulations; ability to perform mathematical calculations, read and interpret engineering drawings and use engineering formulas; ability to operate computer/office equipment with proficiency in creating spreadsheets and computer generated drawings; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors/consultants, Federal and State agencies and the general public.