CLASS CODE: 4612
PAY GRADE: 017

CLASS TITLE:ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is paraprofessional engineering work performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and/or construction layout; making and checking engineering computations; inspecting construction work; conducting laboratory and/or field tests; performing highly technical drafting work in preparing minor design of highways; reviewing legal descriptions of real property and related documents prepared by consultants, preparing the more complicated legal descriptions, and making final determinations of the types of instruments of conveyances to be prepared; preparing drawings for construction of new buildings or the repair and alteration of existing structures; or performing other comparable field, office, or laboratory work.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Assists in the design of engineering/architectural devices, systems or principles.
  • Monitors plants to determine compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Conducts final check of maps.
  • Estimates quantities of materials needed.
  • Computes quantities and reviews for accuracy.
  • Participates in the inspection of construction projects.
  • Assists in the analyses of construction claims.
  • Computes and verifies legal descriptions of the coastal construction control line.
  • Develops computer programs for geodetic survey adjustments.
  • Coordinates and performs preliminary administrative and technical reviews of data submitted in support of applications for construction permits seaward of an established coastal construction control line.
  • Reviews engineering progress reports submitted during construction on permitted projects, verifies status of work and compliance with approved plans, and prepares statistical data relating to issued permits.
  • Documents devices through preparing engineering specifications, schematics and explanations of the devices logic and operation.
  • Provides technical assistance to subordinate technicians.
  • Coordinates with various vendors, state agencies and regulatory agencies.
  • Reviews domestic waste collection system construction permit applications.
  • Maintains field sampling equipment.
  • Inspects solid waste management facilities for compliance with permit conditions.
  • Performs surveillance inspections of public water systems.
  • Prepares complex mathematical computations and minor designs for highways.
  • Reviews legal descriptions for real property and related documents prepared by consultants to ascertain correctness of these documents, prepares the most complicated legal descriptions, and makes final determination of the types of instruments of conveyance to be prepared.
  • Coordinates the checking of monthly and final estimates in field offices for submission to district office.
  • Operates theodolites for precise angular measurements for geodetic surveys.
  • Operates electronic distance measuring devices for geodetic surveys.
  • Performs surveying computations to conduct control surveys and to program computerized positioning systems for the control of hydrographic surveys.
  • Performs calculation and drafting assignments.
  • Determines proper standard specifications, supplemental and developmental specifications, and special provisions needed.
  • Inspects facilities, systems and equipment; surveys physical features; and assesses safety aspects.
  • Prepares records and reports.
  • Coordinates and performs complex mathematical computations for adjustment of horizontal and vertical control surveys and prepares tabulation of data and reports of findings.
  • Modifies test equipment.
  • Performs experiments, collects research data, statistically analyzes data, and prepares reports independently.
  • Conducts preliminary review of engineering plans and specifications for public swimming pools.
  • Conducts inspections of public swimming pools during construction and assists in making final engineering inspections of swimming pool projects.
  • Monitors wastewater treatment plants, private and public drinking water supplies, public swimming pools and air pollution to determine compliance with established rules and regulations.
  • Draws schematics for particle boards, selects components, and fabricates highly complex electronic circuitry.
  • Performs diagnostic tests on circuitry for electronic systems.
  • Fabricates prototype electronic equipment.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and techniques of drafting, surveying, architecture and/or other engineering related areas.
  • Knowledge of engineering quantitative techniques.
  • Skill in using engineering, drafting, architectural or surveying tools, equipment and/or instruments.
  • Ability to interpret engineering data.
  • Ability to perform technical engineering tasks.
  • Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
  • Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of technical engineering, drafting, architectural or surveying experience; or
  • An associate of arts or science degree in drafting, electronics, engineering technology or other area of engineering and one year of experience as described above; or
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering or in engineering technology.
  • College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for up to three of the required four years of experience provided such education includes four courses in drafting, mathematics, electronics, architecture, the physical or natural sciences, or an area of engineering.
  • Vocational/technical training in one of the areas described above can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours per year for up to two of the required four years of experience.

EFFECTIVE:

1/1/1984

HISTORY: