01-071• CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 01- 071
A RESOLUTION REVISING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AN
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN AND MAKING APPOINTMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously approved the job description for and
Engineering Technician II within the Engineering Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made recommendations revising said job
description from an Engineering Technician II to an Engineering Technician III position
as described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has thoroughly tested and investigated candidates
for the position of Engineering Technician III; and
WHEREAS, said the City Engineer has identified 1W. Boyd Bailey as the most
meritous candidate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
1. That the Engineering Technician's position within the Engineering Department
• shall be revised to an Engineering Technician III position as outlined in
Exhibit A.
2. That Mr. Boyd Bailey be appointed to the position of Engineering Technician
III for the City of Shorewood, and that said appointment shall become
effective on the first day of employment by the City and upon Mr. Bailey
successfully completing all requirements of the selection process as determined
by the City Engineer.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood this 5th day of
November, 2001.
ATTEST:
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
• CRAIGJ"AWS-ON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
POSITION: Engineering Technician III
DEPARTMENT: Engineering DATE: November 2001
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE:
To provide assistance and support to the Engineering Department, Department of Public Works
and the public in providing engineering calculations and other studies as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports: City Engineer/Director of Public Works
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. General Engineering Assistance
• a. Perform engineering calculations and prepare diagrammatics as directed by the
City Engineer.
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b. Perform calculations and quantity takeoffs on permit applications and projects.
C. Aid the City Engineer in preparation of the 5 year Capital Improvement Program.
d. Assist in the preparation of development contracts and review of site plans, plats,
construction plans and specifications, and other reports provided to the
Engineering Department as requested by the City Engineer.
e. Research and complete other surveys and reports from agencies such as the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (annual Sewer Use Survey),
Department of Natural Resources (Water Pumping Permits), etc., for the City
Engineer's review and approval.
f. Become proficient with the PHASER Pavement Management System as directed
by the City Engineer.
g. Update and track service tie sheets for utility services to individual properties.
Exhibit A
h. Update, and keep current sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer asbuilt
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drawings, both by manual drafting and computer aided design methods.
Aid the City Engineer in updating GIS databases regarding utility information.
Assist the City Engineer in compiling and keeping current standard details and
specifications for construction standards.
k. Assist the City Engineer in performing routine stormwater and drainage
calculations for site designs.
1. Maintain the City's traffic count records and conduct traffic counts in compliance
with annual State -Aid reporting requirements and other traffic studies requested.
M. Maintain project files with current design and correspondence articles.
2. Administration
a. Assist the public and contractors with utility location data.
b. Run copies of prints for the public and/or City staff as needed.
• C. Maintain neat/orderly map files and work area.
d. Handle calls from the public, as requested, and resolve issues keeping City
Engineer informed/involved when appropriate.
e. Assist the City Engineer in preparation of annual mileage certification for the
Minnesota Office of State Aid.
f. Become intimately familiar with the project path for public works improvement
projects and associated contract documents.
g. Maintain bond expiration files related to street excavation permits.
3. Construction
a. Become intimately familiar with construction documents; State Aid plan and
construction requirements, and public works improvement plans and
specifications
b. Become proficient at checking the accuracy of payment vouchers for public
works improvement projects.
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• REQUIREMENTS
1. A high school diploma with completion of an approved vocational training program.
2. A minimum of 4 years of technical experience in the Civil engineering field that
demonstrates the ability to make sound engineering judgements with little supervision.
2. A Class C or D license valid in the State of Minnesota
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and deal properly with the public.
4. Ability to utilize engineering tools such as planimeter, transit, level, and blue line
lettering machines and computer aided design tools.
Ability to utilize the computer efficiently for spreadsheet calculations, word processing,
data base management, and drafting/GIS applications.
6. A demonstrated ability to work independently and successfully complete projects with
minimal supervision.
7. Ability to prioritize projects to complete tasks in a timely and effective manner.
• WORK EVIRONMENT:
The work environment includes that of an office environment, limited construction site
investigations, and the Public Works Facility.
2. Noise level is generally moderate, with limited exposure to heavy equipment and
construction noise or conditions that may require the use of hearing protection, eye
protection, or other personal protective equipment.
3. Equipment typically operated includes, telecommunications equipment, computers,
calculators, surveying -inspection equipment, and light duty vehicles.
WAGE:
The Shorewood City Council has approved a starting wage of $42,000 with a review and
potential increase in rate, contingent upon a favorable review, at a six-month period from
the employee's employment date.
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