Engineering Technician

This position reviews and creates documents for various Village permits and assists with researching, planning, developing, drafting, and coordinating engineering projects for the Caledonia Utility District and Engineering Department. Work responsibilities may also include technical fieldwork on Public Works projects including field survey, record keeping and construction inspection. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required for this position. The job description is a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. This role may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be expected to perform additional duties as requested.Review, create, and issue permit documents for a wide variety of Village needs including driveways, culverts, and new development (homes, garages, businesses, and subdivisions). Review new home plans for conformance to the Village’s Master Grading and Drainage Plans. Provide construction inspection for grading, paving and concrete placement.Perform field investigation and survey work to solve drainage issues around the Village.Coordinate and assist the Caledonia Public Works Department on various projects.Provide phone and walk in assistance to Village Residents and Contractors.Manage and maintain Village of Caledonia Engineering Department Records.Provide backup coverage for other Engineering Technicians.Evaluate and update the Village’s existing pavement conditions.Scan existing construction documents and permits to a digital database.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, contractors, and the public.Safely and lawfully operate a motor vehicle in all Wisconsin weather conditions, under exigent circumstances, and with due regard for the public, coworkers, and Village property interests. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEAssociate’s degree in civil engineering technology or related major from an accredited College or University preferred. 3-5 years’ experience in the field of municipal engineering preferred.Basic Skills in the operation and maintenance of surveying and survey technology (Total Station, GPS, level rod, etc.).Ability to operate and work with tools of Civil Engineering, including related computer technology (AutoCAD, Microsoft, and/or ArcGIS applications).Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESMust be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and must have strong interpersonal skills to deal with the public, general contractors and regulatory personnel.Ability to communicate and follow instructions both orally and in writing; and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with fellow employees and customers. Knowledge in mathematics, trigonometry methods, practices, techniques, equipment and instruments as they pertain to generical engineering drafting formulas.Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret complex descriptive statistical reports.Must possess leadership skills and initiative to work independent of direct supervision.Ability to apply rational and ethical judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with Village personnel, public customers, contractors, and city representatives.Knowledge of standards, specifications, methods and modern principles and practices of civil engineering.Knowledge of design, construction and maintenance of capital improvement projects preferred. SELECTION GUIDELINES:This job description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of position that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression of illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Village of Caledonia may conduct a background investigation of a candidate for employment, and periodically during the employee’s employment. An applicant or employee is required to cooperate with the Village’s background investigation.  The Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with state and federal law, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.