Midway City Sanitary District Westminster, CA, USA
Engineering Technician
THE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN’S ROLE
The Engineering Technician, under the general supervision of the District Engineer and/or from assigned supervisory or managerial staff, performs technical/paraprofessional engineering and administrative tasks related to the issuance and processing of sewer permits including plan checking and calculating and collecting associated fees; reviews minor grading and site plans for elevational relationships for sewer facilities; schedules and may perform private and public sewer inspections, assists in the District’s Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program; explains ordinances, requirements, and District codes and procedures to building contractors, architects, engineers, builders, and the general public, as well as assisting with the District’s CIP Program, GIS program, Sewer CCTV video program, DigAlert program, and Asset Management program; supports the District’s solid waste management efforts by coordinating waste collection programs, monitoring compliance with waste regulations, and promoting sustainable practices; and performs related work as required. This position may perform engineering duties including design, inspection, consultant selection and oversight, project management, and review of plans and specifications.
This is a journey-level classification that is fully qualified and experienced to perform a variety of responsible duties to assist in the provision of District services to the public. Incumbents perform a broad range of detailed, administrative, and technical support activities and are expected to know technical and specialized rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and activities related to the District’s permit function, including plan review, inspection techniques and methods, processing permit applications and issuing permits in accordance with established requirements, and conducting environmental impact assessments under supervision of the District Engineer.