Engineering Technician II - W/S Development Coordination

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for an Engineering Technician II with the Water & Sewer department. The employee performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work as a liaison between the Water and Sewer Services Department, and engineers, architects, developers, builders, and the general public within the four-county service area (inside and outside the corporate limits of the City of Johnson City). Coordinates work of individuals responsible for water and sewer tap installation along with the oversight of the W/S Development Coordinator. Coordinates development related infrastructure from the conceptual phase to final acceptance and through the warranty period. Ensures regulatory compliance. Regularly responds to public inquiries concerning water and sewer service availability. Processes water and sewer extension requests with the oversight of the W/S Development Coordinator. Interfaces with the Development Services Department concerning zoning related topics. Reviews construction plans and subdivision plats. Provides regulatory interpretation and advice to design professionals, and general public. Does related work as required. Work in this class involves responsibility for assuring that development related infrastructure conforms to the regulations of the Water and Sewer Services Department and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Employees in this class typically perform duties requiring extensive knowledge of planning, engineering, construction management, and field work principles. Work involves reviews of subdivision and building site plans to ensure compliance with the City regulations and reasonable development processes. Close coordination with the Assistant Water/Wastewater Superintendents is expected and required. General supervision is provided by the W/S Development Coordinator during progression of work.

Essential Functions of Position:

• as a contact between the Water and Sewer Department and developers, providing interpretation information, advice, and assistance to developers where needed.
• serves as a contact between the Water and Sewer Department and individuals/groups/firms seeking information for the extension or connection of water and sewer services through phones calls, emails, etc. providing interpretation, advice, and assistance where needed.
• assists in the administering of pre-construction meetings and final walk-through inspections
• advises the Director of Water and Sewer Services and other city officials along with the W/S Development Coordinator on the effectiveness of current regulations and development procedures and makes recommendations for change as necessary.
• reviews site plans of subdivisions, water and sewer extension requests, new service connection requests, etc. and provides advice to engineers, architects, developers, builders, and general public.
• conducts field reviews, and assists in the preparation of cost estimates and revenue analyses.
• compiles annexation analyses
• completes material take-offs for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
• extension feasibility and layout
• coordinates plat review for water and sanitary sewer services.
• ensures optimization of connections in accord with efficient metering practices and revenue collection.
• works as a liaison with the engineers involved with a detailed hydraulic review of plans and processes.
• reviews building plans for compliance with department procedures on metering, line sizing where appropriate.
• initiates and maintains system of notifications.
• reviews material submittals for compliance with department standards and specifications.
• performs necessary property deed research;
• assists in water connection requisite appurtenance auditing. (I.e. fire connections single check detectors & and/or backflow preventers on new installations)
• acts as a liaison between the department and various county and City building officials.
• completes Regional water and sanitary sewer system field inspections when required.
• visits various jurisdictional entities for tap fee audit for the W/S Department.
• performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of both the water distribution and sewer collection systems design and operations, including the relationship between the provision of water and sanitary sewer service and development needs. Thorough knowledge of municipal public works construction and maintenance requirements associated with streets, sanitary and storm drains, right-of-way maintenance. Ability to establish positive working relationships with developers and builders, municipal officials, and the general public. Extended periods of sitting at a workstation or desk interrupted by field observation and review. Manual dexterity to work efficiently on computer keyboard for data entry.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field and considerable experience in subdivision development procedures and water and sewer system installation and operation; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical, and background check required.

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