ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

We value the time and effort you dedicate as you consider embarking in a career with the City of El Cerrito and we welcome the opportunity to connect with you as we progress through the process of filling the key role of Engineering Technician.

City Perks:

• Fully-paid Benefits (Medical and Dental - City paid coverage up to the family plan for both) 
• City paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• CalPERS Retirement (2.7% at 55 for Classic members & 2% at 62 for PEPRA members)
• (12.5) Paid Holidays, (1) Birthday and (3) Floating Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,000
• Deferred Comp Plan Options
• Discounts on Recreation Programs
• Access to the Wellness Programs 

• Perform specialized paraprofessional technical engineering work which may involve plan and permit review, preparing and revising maps and standard details; perform progress pay estimates and change orders; conduct basic engineering studies and research; maintain websites and computer-assisted engineering programs; manage and coordinate City-wide traffic management and pedestrian safety programs and maintain engineering files and maps.
• Respond to complaints, requests and concerns, including answering questions directly and over the telephone; take action in responding to inquiries and complaints, following established guidelines, policies and procedures. 
• Perform field, office and computer-aided studies; perform field work such as conducting observations, making traffic counts and analyzing traffic flow; review accidents and other documentation and take measurements, research records and other data used to compile information for decision making.
• Prepare periodic and special reports based on findings from research, studies and surveys; make recommendations based on findings; draft ordinances and resolutions and submit for approval.
• Maintain engineering and traffic/transportation files, including plans, studies, inspections, surveys, maps and other data related to engineering and transportation projects; update traffic maps and engineering drawings and other information recorded in GIS.
• Coordinate/conduct meetings with constituents to identify issues and develop suggestions for resolution to problems; give presentations and participate in regular staff and advisory committee meetings.
• Process encroachment permits involving plan review to ensure compliance with City policy, codes and regulations, fee calculation, communications with contractors, residents, inspectors and building department staff.
• Receive and respond to requests from developers, contractors, private engineers, title companies, real estate brokers and others for base maps, property line information, encroachment permits, benchmarks, copies of maps, confirming street information and other geographical data.
• Prepare and update maps on GIS; draft maps and standard drawings using AutoCad and MicroStation; may serve on the GIS and MIS committees.

The City is looking for a creative, team-oriented, proactive individual who can clearly demonstrate that they have the following background and competencies.  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent supplemented by some directly related college level work. 

• Three (3) years of professional engineering technical support or drafting experience.
• Bonus Points! Public Sector Experience   

Licenses/Certificates/ Other requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.  

THE COMMUNITY

Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of over 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.  

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department maintains, operates, develops, designs, and constructs streets, sidewalks, multi-modal transportation facilities, storm drains, stormwater treatment facilities, buildings, parks, public landscapes, natural areas, creeks, integrated waste management services, and environmental programs that are of vital importance to a sustainable and resilient community and to the public health, safety and well-being of the El Cerrito community.

The Engineering Division within the Public Works Department provides a variety of services including, but not limited to, managing capital projects in the planning, design, and construction phases; coordinating, reviewing and inspecting encroachments in the public right-of-way and utility work; transportation planning and engineering; storm water system planning and engineering; reviewing private development projects; applying for and administering grants; and coordinating with external agencies.

Salary : $69,600 - $84,600