Engineering Aide - Pipe Locator

Marin Water currently has one open, full-time position of Engineering Aide - Pipe Locator within the District’s Engineering Division.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of field and office work in support of engineering-related activities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the engineering support series.   Incumbents perform a variety of routine engineering support tasks.  This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician in that the latter has more independence of action, a greater degree of discretion, and performs more difficult and complex tasks.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following.   Depending upon assignment, employees may not perform each of the listed duties.

• Performs routine calculations and analysis, and maintains and updates a variety of water supply and water distribution system records, charts and maps.
• Provides information over the counter or by telephone on District water service regulations and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of records, reports, and correspondence related to District water service and facilities including water availability and fee calculation for residential and commercial projects, increased entitlements and transfers, applications for new or upgraded services, service orders, billing inquiries, and underground service alerts.
• Gathers information and physically locates and marks underground pipes, cables, and facilities.
• Prepares record-related drawings and field sketches.
• Performs basic queries and creates simple reports using a geographic information systems and other database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and uses of algebra and geometry.
• Basic drafting principles and procedures.
• Networked personal computer operation.
• Commonly used word processing, spreadsheet and database computer applications.
• Records management practices and procedures; organizing and maintaining accurate files and records (including computer data storage and retrieval).
• Correct English usage including punctuation, grammar, spelling and business letter writing.
• Basic safety practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Work on an established set of tasks in accordance with pre-established policies, procedures and standards under the general direction of a supervisor.
• Integrate technical knowledge with interpersonal and communication skills dealing with the public.
• Operate a personal computer in a networked environment to input and retrieve data.
• Compile and enter statistical and other data accurately into appropriate forms, reports, and documents.
• Read and understand construction drawings, maps, and plans.
• Operate and maintain a blueline machine as required.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Deal effectively with those contacted in the course of work.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Depending upon assignment, may drive a district vehicle.
• Travel to alternative work locations and offsite meetings.

When assigned field work duties:

• Perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and be able to work in various terrains.

Training and Experience

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent.
• Some experience providing engineering support or customer service.

• Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.” 
• Work overtime as required. 

• Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record. 

Salary : $143