Engineering Technician 1

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides engineering technical and administrative work.

This position also has the responsibility for making routine technical and engineering technician decisions in accordance with established procedures. This work requires that the employee have some knowledge, skill and ability in surveying, construction inspection, utility services, drafting, mapping and administration of standard water and sewer construction plans and permits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Serve on a construction inspection team. Assists in inspecting construction and assists in preparing manholes, pits and vaults for entry.
• Maintain records of construction and connections. Compile and prepare reports. Enter, process and retrieve utility services information into a data management system.
• Inspect and monitor the status of pavement and sidewalk restoration.
• Marks out work area for the contractor on the basis of the cut sheet.
• Plans, plots locations, and coordinates the work of contractors.
• Estimates work area and repair costs based on the type of surface to be repaired.
• Maintains records relative to the type, size, and reason for cut, location of street and town, and budget account to be charged on behalf of repairs for District forecasting purposes.
• Enters, processes and retrieves pavement and sidewalk restoration information into a computerized database management system according to established software procedures.
• Communicates with State and Town officials on pavement and sidewalk restoration and other related matters.
• Performs in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures; works in small confined spaces and must be trained in confined space entry procedures.
• Enter, process and retrieve utility services information into a database management system according to established procedures. Issues work orders for Call Before You Dig requests and dispatches staff for emergency repairs.
• Investigates and reports on District claims against transgressors including vehicular and non-vehicular accidents, vandalism, theft, fraud, and debts.
• Investigates and reports on claims against the District including vehicular and non-vehicular accidents, damages and employee misconduct.
• Maintain database of claims
• Assist with inspection of CT DEEP permitted wastewater discharge facilities and equipment and maintain customer\/facility information and discharge monitoring reports specific to the FOG, MIU\/SIU and groundwater discharge programs.
• Assist Licensed Cross Connection Surveyors
• Maintain property survey and device testing data and create regulatory reports
• Assist with private property surveys
• Coordinate required improvement with contractors
• Communicate with Contractor, Town Officials and Customers
• Draft standard engineering project plans to scale from notes, sketches and scaled drawings.
• Conform drafting to District drafting standards and procedures.
• Research and compile information from a variety of sources to form water and sewer record plans for use within and outside of the organization.
• Interpret project drafting requirements and conduct additional research to produce the needed level of detail in the drawings.
• Inspect project areas or facilities to ascertain field conditions or problems, as directed.
• Prepare and draft as-built plans of water and sewer facilities and related construction.
• Compile and input utility and geographic information, including information from field inspectors, engineering plans, contractor data, and member town\/state projects, into the computerized mapping system according to established procedures.
• Ensure a quality assurance\/quality control peer review process has occurred prior to entering record plans and GIS data.
• Conduct source material research, including old geographic information data.
• Serve on a land survey or construction survey team. Cuts brush and clears a line of sight. Assist in locating pipe lines, rights-of-way and property corners and markers. Operate survey transit and other survey instruments, as assigned.
• Review standard sewer and water construction plans for conformance with District and technical utility services standards. Identify problem areas and determine corrective actions to be taken by developers, and contractors and\/or engineers. Coordinate plan revisions with developers.
• Issue construction permits. Draft permits for plans receiving review approval. Determine special conditions to be attached to permits and drafts language. Coordinate utility services construction and inspections. Perform or coordinate necessary District clerical and technical services.
• Search land records for titles, descriptions, dimensions, deeds, and encumbrances. Determine property dimensions and other characteristics necessary for assessment of standard and complex properties.
• Determine ownership of a parcel or lot for which a permit has been requested for water and\/or sewer service.
• Create detailed assessments and caveat maps for proposed sewer and water main extensions; advise District personnel on assessment charges.
• Review permit agreements for the construction or extension of sewer and water mains for outstanding assessments, connection charges, outlet charges, easements, and encroachments.
• Review requests for encroachments on District property.
• Assist with outreach activities for capital improvement projects
• Calculate District charges and fees for service connections.
• Figure cost estimates, connection charges and assessments, and drafts owner-developer agreements; calculate pipe and meter sizes and initiates billings.
• Perform account maintenance including inputting customer information and creating contracts for services to be provided with accurate billing information.
  
  • Performs in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures; works in small confined spaces and must be trained in confined space entry procedures.
    
    • Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use. Cleans and maintains any necessary equipment.
      
      • Provides customer service both in-person and over the phone.
        
        • Performs related work as required.

          SUPERVISION RECEIVED
          

          Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Command Center or Manager of Construction
          

          MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
          

          An Associate's degree plus three (3) years construction, utility, drafting, cartography, or related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite skills and knowledge for the job.
          

          SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
          

          Must have a valid driver's license.
          

          KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
          

          • Knowledge of surveying and construction inspection principles and practices as applied to basic engineering technician projects.
          • Knowledge of computer technology, as applied to construction inspection.
          • Ability to ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints and to inspect utility pipeline construction safely, effectively and efficiently and with firmness and tact.
          • Good knowledge, skill and ability in utility construction methods and plan review.
          • Knowledge of Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority requirements for Call Before You Dig and the required timeframes to complete the utility mark-out.
          • Knowledge of District procedures and processes for documenting claims.
          • Knowledge of CT DEEP wastewater discharge programs and requirements along with typical pretreatment equipment and operation and maintenance requirements.
          • Knowledge of CT DPH Cross Connection Program and requirements.
          • Knowledge of Basic plumbing and electrical work in residential and small commercial buildings.
          • Knowledge of Procurement, contracting and work management standard practices.
          • Knowledge of State and Local Building Codes.
          • Knowledge and understanding of District Ordinances including but not limited to Developer Permit Agreements and Assessments.
          • Knowledge of District Engineering standards and manuals and requirements of those standards.
          • Knowledge of SAP Customer Account Maintenance and basic SAP Billing and Sales and Distribution Contract Creation.
          • Some ability to operate a survey rod, tape, level and survey transit.
          • Some ability to follow land and construction survey procedures, to maintain construction records and to prepare inspection reports.
          • Some ability in mathematics as applied to surveying and related operations.
          • Knowledge of standardized pipe assessment procedures.
          • Good knowledge of mapping technology principles and practices as applied to planimetric, thematic and topographic mapping. Some knowledge of computerized mapping digitizing practices.
          • Ability in oral and written communications.
          • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, town officials, vendors, contractors, consultants, and the general public.

          • As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written and practical exam. A passing score of 70 on the written exam is required in order to be referred to a practical exam. Candidates must pass both exams to be considered for an interview with supervision and further point evaluation.
            

            ADA COMPLIANCE
            

            Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and\/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (under 50 pounds).
            

            Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and\/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

            Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following: various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc.
            

            The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.