Cadd Technician- Utility Systems Department

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Works under the direction of Mapping Supervisor to input existing record drawing information into the Utility's service area digital map.
• Performs intermediate to advanced tasks to continue required skill with CADD, FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), and MicroSurvey software applications.
• Interprets residential, commercial, and capital improvement digital as-builts.
• Interprets subcontracted new construction paper based as-builts.
• Interprets residential site plan information for inclusion into the Utility's service area digital map
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Makes field inspections to verify or gather field data, as necessary, using land surveying methods and instrumentation.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SHIFT WORK, SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. One (1) year of college-level course work in drafting, one (1) year of experience in civil engineering drafting, and a minimum of one (1) year of AutoDesk Map CADD/computer experience in a Utility Systems environment required. Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Advanced skills with CADD software and related equipment and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying and engineering drafting.
• Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of Utility Systems construction.
• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex survey plats, engineering plans, and profiles.
• Ability to operate basic surveying instruments and perform calculations relative to land surveying.
• Ability to work with computers and a basic understanding of digital file management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, and view a display screen for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, and stressful situations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employment Type: FULL-TIME