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Form of workJob TitleGradeSalary Range
Engineering Technician I 08 $36,158.00
Engineering Technician II 10 $42,174.00
Engineering Technician III 12 $49,192.00
Engineering Technician IV 14 $57,378.00
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Performs calculations and drafting for design work including but not limited to production quantity summaries, hydraulic studies, roadway design plans, utility studies, right-of-way maps, traffic control, lighting/signal plans, and other related information as requested
Prepares and drafts engineering plans and profiles both manually or using computerized software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D; draws charts on statistical data, and update/revise storm water and various maps such as base maps, annexation maps, master atlas, address maps and FEMA maps.
May use Civil/Survey, Earthworks, Design, DTM, COGO, and other interactive graphic design programs
Assists in determining G.I.S. standards for the department, as well as any required modifications
Assists with collecting and/or incorporating field data using GPS and prepares construction staking plans, topographic maps and site plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D; may supervise these projects as well
Researches and analyzes land data records to incorporate as a data source for GIS related files; creates and enhances GIS based tools; and generates map compositions and responds to special GIS requests
Provides information and assistance to the general public regarding subdivision regulation requirements, utilities, easements, fences, right-of-way addresses and/or flood zones
Meets with developers, engineers, and/or other professional organizations to discuss proposed plats or other information related to development within Hidalgo County.
Responsible for maintaining and tracking the status of all plats through the required processes
Attends and coordinates Subdivision Advisory Board meetings and provides the departments review comments and findings; prepares correspondences regarding meeting findings to provide to interested parties and/or other organizations
Secures as-builts from engineers or pursues enforcement measures to acquire same
May attend specialized design schools to maintain abreast of the latest automated design tools and technologies; performs subdivision inspection of new and established developments
Gathers and researches information pertaining to utilities, right-of-way, structural, architectural, mechanical information, and other areas related to projects and developments within Hidalgo County
Conducts surveys and field work; inspecting, designing, and preparing maps for presentation
Responsible for overseeing and preparing write-up summaries on plats, etc. and presenting to the Subdivision Advisory Board and/or District Board of Director's Court, as necessary
Maintains records and design plans; works on the reproduction of plans
Writes general notes, specifications, and special provisions following generally accepted practices to ensure applicable information is included
May schedule, coordinate and prepare plans and documents for public hearings
May review others work for drafting and/or calculation errors
Performs other duties as assigned
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION
Certification in computer aided drafting or related field
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to be insured by the District's insurance carrier
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs complex (beginner-level) paraprofessional civil engineering work; Work involves preparing engineering design plans, project inspections, review of subdivision plans; interpret engineering field data and incorporate such data into design plans; May train others. Works under minimal supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required
Associate's degree in related field
Minimum of zero to a year (0-1) year of experience in Computer Aided Drafting, surveying, and/or related engineering work experience in subdivision design, review and planning
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs complex (journey-level) paraprofessional civil engineering work; Work involves preparing engineering design plans, project inspections, review of subdivision plans; interpret engineering field data and incorporate such data into design plans; May train others. Works under minimal supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required
Associate's degree in related field
Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience in Computer Aided Drafting, surveying, and/or related engineering work experience in subdivision design, review and planning
Two (2) years of experience may substitute one (1) year of education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs complex (junior-level) paraprofessional civil engineering work; Work involves preparing engineering design plans, project inspections, review of subdivision plans; interpret engineering field data and incorporate such data into design plans; May train others. Works under minimal supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required
Associate's degree in related field
Minimum of four to five (4-5) years of experience in Computer Aided Drafting, surveying, and/or related engineering work with at least three (3) years of experience in subdivision design, review and planning
Two (2) years of experience may substitute one (1) year of education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs highly complex (senior-level) paraprofessional civil engineering work; Work involves preparing engineering design plans, project inspections, review of subdivision plans; interpret engineering field data and incorporate such data into design plans; Coordinates and/or supervises the development, operation and maintenance of the Department's geographical information system (GIS) inventory and geo-databases. May train others. Works under minimum supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)
Associate's degree in related field
Minimum of six to seven (6-7) years of experience in Computer Aided Drafting, surveying, subdivision design, review and planning, geographical information systems (GIS) technology, and/or related engineering work with at least three (3) years of experience in ESRI GIS software and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Two (2) years of experience may substitute one (1) year of education
