Education: Academic course work in plane geometry, trigonometry, algebra, drafting, computer aided drafting and design, and land surveying, and engineering technology. An Associate in Arts degree in Engineering Technology and courses in supervision are desirable.
Experience: Experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, five years of subprofessional engineering experience, would provide such opportunity. Supervisory or lead worker experience is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Extensive knowledge of: mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and of engineering practices, including the making of complex engineering computations; electronic information systems, computers and computer aided drafting and design; the principles, techniques and terminology of subprofessional civil engineering and familiarity with mechanical and electrical engineering; building construction methods, materials, and equipment, the principles, techniques, and terminology relating to inspection and skill in determining quality, materials, and workmanship through inspection and to determine compliance with specifications; traffic engineering principles, problems, techniques, terminology and traffic manuals used in traffic engineering; the methods, materials, and equipment used in the testing of materials and skill in the making of complex materials tests.
Working knowledge of: survey principles, problems, techniques, and instruments used in cross-section, profile, location, topographic and construction layout surveys, skills in the use and adjustment of complex surveying and computing instruments, and computer aided design software and equipment.
Ability to: supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinates, determine quality, materials, and workmanship through inspection and to determine compliance with specifications; analyze engineering documents such as maps and survey data, plans and specifications; make complex technical and mathematical computations; prepare and compile complex written technical reports and board resolutions; utilize a computer in the performance of assignments; maintain effective public relations with property owners, contractors, and other individuals and groups in the community; coordinate work with other individuals and groups in the community; coordinate work with other divisions and agencies; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information.