DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 4609
PAY GRADE: 015
CLASS TITLE: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is advanced technical paraprofessional engineering work performing complex technical
assignments in field surveying and/or construction layout; making and checking engineering
computations; inspecting construction work; conducting laboratory and field tests; performing
complex computations to determine bearings, tangents, distances, and areas to be included in legal
descriptions of real property, preparing complex legal descriptions of real property, and recommending
types of legal instruments of conveyances to be prepared; performing technical drafting work in the
preparation of a wide variety of plans, maps and other illustrative materials; testing and assisting in
recording and processing research engineering data and repairing and fabricating test specimens,
components and test apparatuses; or performing other comparable field, office, or laboratory work.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Prepares finished drawings.
Modifies and calibrates equipment.
Conducts acceptance and control tests of materials.
Serves as an instrumentman on a survey party.
Inspects public swimming pools.
Maintains the operations of the open burning program.
Inspects air or water pollution sources or solid waste disposal sites.
Performs technical work in hydrographic and topographic data collection.
Performs surveying computations, as necessary, to conduct control surveys and to program
computerized positioning systems for the control of hydrographic surveys.
Prepares schematic and engineering drawings and specifications for review.
Performs comprehensive maintenance inspection of public bridges, which involves visual
examination of all bridge members including those underwater; documentation of visual
findings, including detailed measurements; technical drafting and photographing; and
4609-ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III-CS
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recommendations for deficiency repairs, including computation of quantities and costs of
materials.
Reduces field survey notes; plots existing alignment and topography, existing center line grade,
reference points, benchmarks, right-of-way lines, drainage and underground cables; and shows
proposed construction on plans and proposed grade line on profiles with elevation and
stations.
Reviews air and industrial waste monitoring and operation reports for violations of permit
conditions and compliance schedules.
Assists in gathering data to verify compliance during inspections of major air polluting sources.
Designs and fabricates basic and moderately complex digital and analog circuiting.
Performs diagnostic tests on printer circuit boards.
Assists in performing complex mathematical computations for adjustment of horizontal and
vertical control surveys and prepares tabulations of data and written reports of findings.
Assists in collection of biological samples from permanent ambient monitoring stations.
Inspects plants and production.
Prepares and updates maps.
Fabricates research devices.
Collects and manipulates data.
Maintains records.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of the general concepts, terminology, principles and techniques of drafting,
surveying, architecture and/or other engineering related areas.
Knowledge of engineering quantitative techniques.
Skill in using engineering, drafting, architectural or surveying tools, equipment and/or
instruments.
Ability to interpret engineering data.
Ability to perform technical engineering tasks.
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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A high school diploma or its equivalent and three years of technical engineering, drafting,
architectural or surveying experience; or
An associate of arts or science degree from an accredited college or university in drafting,
electronics, engineering technology or other area of engineering.
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College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45
quarter hours for each year of the required experience provided such education includes four
courses in drafting, mathematics, electronics, architecture, the physical or natural sciences, or
an area of engineering.
Vocational/technical training in one of the areas described above can substitute at the rate of
720 classroom hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1984
HISTORY: