Sonoma Water Drafting and Design Technician III
Company: County of Sonoma
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Information
The County of Sonoma Water Agency (Sonoma Water) seeks a Drafting
and Design Technician III to join the Engineering and Resource
Planning Division's CAD/GIS Team
Using your skillset in AutoCAD Civil 3D, you will work alongside
project managers to design and draft projects for large capacity,
high-pressure aqueducts; high volume wastewater treatment plans;
sanitation collection systems and large capacity steel water
reservoirs and other assets and facilities that Sonoma Water owns
and operates. As the Sonoma Water Drafting and Design Technician
III you are the team lead working closely with the CAD/GIS
Coordinator facilitating section communications and sharing your
knowledge of Civil Water projects and CAD software with the team of
journey level drafters.
The ideal candidate will be open-minded and have the ability to
work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
Additionally, they will possess:
Civil engineering drafting and design experience
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and other
programs relevant to this position such as ESRI's, Excel, GIS, and
modeling software
Experience managing and developing AutoCAD Standards for the
Agency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability
to create effective working relationships with a diverse group of
stakeholders
An aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting
priorities
What We Offer
Working at Sonoma Water offers expansive opportunities for growth
and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and
rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're
working to better our communities. You can also look forward to
flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:
A hybrid telework schedule that meets the needs of our staff,
department operations, and the communities we serve may be
available depending on the assignment
Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when
working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a
salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until
reaching the top of the salary range
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and
an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of
employee-only and employee + family health plan options
An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to
$500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help
fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental
Leave after 12 months of County employment
About Sonoma Water
Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State
Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and
reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin
counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control
channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately
250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of seven divisions including
Engineering and Resource Planning, Environmental Resources,
Community and Government Affairs, Water/Wastewater Operations,
Maintenance, Emergency Management and Security, and Administrative
Services. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental
sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to
be a leader in its water use efficiency and fishery restoration
programs.
Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and
are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of
the County of Sonoma.
The Formal title for this position is Water Agency Engineering
Technician III.
Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits
described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed
without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service
Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of
Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work
experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the
knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include
college-level coursework, or equivalent training, in plane
geometry, trigonometry, algebra, drafting, CADD, civil engineering,
land surveying, or related fields and one year of experience at the
level of Water Agency Engineering Technician II. An Associate's
degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a major in a related
field is highly desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate
level including special endorsements, as required by the State of
California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform
the essential job functions of the position.
Certifications: Desirable certifications depend on assignment. For
survey assignments, the California State Board of Professional
Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists as a Land Surveyor in
Training (LSIT) certification is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of: depending upon assignment, the
principles, practices, and methods of technical civil engineering,
drafting, soil and sample collection and testing, and/or surveying
office and field support as they apply to water distribution,
wastewater collection and treatment, and/or flood control projects;
the appropriate and efficient operation and troubleshooting of
related equipment, and computer software; technical report writing
practices and procedures; accurate recordkeeping and project
documentation for engineering projects; mathematics, including
algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and difficult engineering
computations; office methods and procedures, including setting up
and maintaining technical record-keeping systems; Water Agency
safety practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of: depending on assignment, Title 27 as it
relates to soil, air, and groundwater quality; storm water runoff,
water quality issues, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permitting requirements; EPA test methods and
reporting standards; the principles, practices methods, and
procedures of land and bathymetric surveying; surveying
instrumentation and data collection systems; the identification,
nomenclature, and function of works related to water transmission,
treatment, and storage works, water diversion, and flood control
systems; the principles, practices, and techniques of measuring and
modeling stream flow, hydraulics, morphology, and the hydrology;
habitat enhancement and restorations; use of total station and GPS;
computers and CADD software; and modern office methods, procedures,
and software programs.
Ability to: depending on assignment, make accurate notes and
sketches and to prepare work and observation reports; understand
and carry out detailed, lengthy, or complicated written or oral
instructions, including reading and interpreting plans and
specifications; perform engineering, surveying, and/or CADD design
work, including the effective use of related instrumentation
systems and equipment; research, prepare, and maintain a variety of
clear and concise technical reports and records related to the
work; clearly and accurately convey technical information in
written reports; assist in preparing and reviewing plans, permit
applications, designs, and specifications for projects; research
and analyze legal descriptions related to properties; make
difficult technical and mathematical computations; utilize
computers for a wide variety of calculations; prepare and compile
complex written technical and formal reports; represent the Agency
effectively in meetings and make presentations to various groups;
use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within
general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; communicate
effectively both in writing and orally with persons from a variety
of socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds;
establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work; assign, review the work
of, and train other employees; utilize electronic information
systems, and analyze and interpret such information.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
Your application information and your responses to the supplemental
questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the
entire selection process.
You should list all employers and positions held within the last
ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as
thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental
questions.
You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position
for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one
employer, list out each position separately.
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your
competitiveness in this process or may result in
disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more
detailed information about the hiring process, including the
application process, examination steps, and department selection
process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing
minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed
responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment
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