Under the supervision of the Resource Manager, the Engineer Tech I schedules, supervise, monitors, completes, and reports on engineering related activities.
Duties may involve various aspects of water distribution system operations, groundwater monitoring, corrosion control, crop surveys, power management preparation or specifications, composition of reports, the interaction with the District and various Districts, agencies, and organizations, and perform all other duties as required including covering for the Watermaster/Basin Console Operator positions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Performs biannual crop surveys and tabulates a computerized summary. Conducts depth-to water measurements on wells within the District. Develops charts, graphs, and reports for presentations and studies. Collects operational field data and composes summaries. Generates various reports, plans, and summaries on computer software for review by the Assistant Manager/Staff Engineer. Maintains a monthly summary report of water and power use and reviews billings.
Responsible for maintenance and repair of District cathodic protection program. Performs pump and motor testing as well as water quality sampling. Makes field inspections of construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications. Researches and interprets pertinent information from drawings, sketches, maps, field books and catalogues. Assists in land surveying activities.
Performs plan checking for a variety of tract maps, parcel maps and encroachment permits. Writes specifications and administers contracts for various District projects. Performs highly skilled engineering drafting (CAD) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tasks. Gathers and analyzes field data for design, construction, and modification of District facilities. Performs and analyzes engineering calculations.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of two (2) years of college (60 units). Preferable course work should include advance mathematics, geology, physics, chemistry; computer aided drafting, electricity, hydraulics, surveying, or other engineering related subjects.
Two (2) years of experience in Engineering related positions requiring mathematical calculations and extensive use of written and verbal skills. Must have working knowledge of computer hardware and software. Additional pertinent work may be accepted in lieu of college credit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear for extended periods of time, and utilize multiple computer keyboards and mice. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk, and occasionally must drive a District vehicle and walk on uneven or wet or slippery ground including ground, which may contain a few easily avoidable obstacles. The employee is required to use the hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and occasionally crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Job-related physical examination and drug screen.
Wages: Please refer to current wage schedule
Location: 20401 E Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203
Hours: 0700 to 1530, Monday through Friday with one half hour lunch break.
