CITY OF CAMAS
Union Status: Represented
August, 1999
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the
class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
JOB OBJECTIVES
Under general supervision, to perform technical level duties in support of the City’s engineering and
capital improvement projects; to provide information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers
and the general public on the City’s engineering services and activities; and to perform a variety of
technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey level class within the Engineering Technician series. Employees within this class
are distinguished from the Senior Engineering Technician by the performance of the more routine duties
as assigned including basic drafting, surveying and office work. Employees at this level receive only
occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating
procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Engineering
Technician in that the latter assumes responsibility for more complex technical engineering functions and
operation of the City’s geographic information system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these
tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
1. Perform drafting, surveying and office work for City capital improvement projects including streets,
storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water supply systems.
2. Perform construction inspection duties on assigned projects; monitor and review work performed by
contractor; ensure work performed complies with project standards and contracts; coordinate
materials testing with contracted services; refer issues to higher level enginee