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Engineering Technician AA
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Works in an area of Engineering, such as Civil Design, Mapping, Traffic, Sewer Design, Drainage Design, or Survey, under the direction of an assigned supervisor to provide advanced semiprofessional support to engineers engaged in the planning, design, management, or supervision of the construction of such facilities as streets, flood control systems, and sanitary systems. Creates moderately complex designs of engineering projects and produces maps, plats, plans or other routine design drawings for various projects, such as land acquisition, through the use of advanced computer-aided design and drafting equipment and geographical information system. Reviews project plans and plats for conformance to City policies and guidelines as directed. Analyzes surveyor's field data applying knowledge of engineering principles to check accuracy and reasonableness. Performs standard engineering calculations to determine dimensions, quantities of materials, and other design-related information. Creates and maintains files and records of engineering data including maintaining legally required documentation. Conducts advanced research, such as cost studies, project studies, and property location/boundaries. Prepares various reports, such as traffic accident studies, as requested. May perform field reviews of project sites to obtain necessary information.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires manual dexterity to use drafting instruments. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone. Requires some lifting and carrying objects such as office supplies weighing up to 15 lbs. May require occasional field trips involving traversing uneven surfaces.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work is performed in an office environment, which involves contact with staff and the public. Occasional field trips and exposure to outdoors environment may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering and four (4) years’ experience in civil engineering design; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
