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Job Summary

This classification is primarily responsible for performing entry level tasks in the following areas: Transit and Other Related Plan Drafting, Analyzing, and Reporting, Surveying, and Information Tracking and Recording. This is the entry-level classification in this series, and is typically the trainee level. Work mainly involves performance of prescribed tasks in predictable order with minimal exceptions to standard procedures.

Supervision

Supervision Received: This class works under immediate supervision, wherein the employee works in the presence of his/her supervisor or in a situation of close control and easy reference. Work assignments are given with explicit instructions and are so routine that few, if any, deviations from established practice are made without checking with the supervisor.

Supervision Exercised: This class does not supervise.

Distinguishing Characteristics

N/A

Essential Functions

A. Transit and Other Related Plan Drafting, Analyzing, and Reporting
Duties may include:
Assist in the preparation of civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings. Create new AutoCAD drawings and/or modify existing electronic or hard copy drawings per departmental instructions. Assist civil and electrical engineers, and architects in mathematical calculations to produce accurately designed and detailed drawings. Incorporate properly pathed electronic external reference drawings, digital image files, object linking, and embedding of Excel spreadsheets into AutoCAD drawing files. Plot and print on various media an accurate representation of all exhibit and construction drawings. Assist with AutoCAD software support for engineers and engineering technicians. Load and configure AutoCAD software and configure plotters, printers, and related software. Maintain and archive up-to-date electronic and hardcopy drawings created by the District's Civil and Track department and its consultants. Prepare presentation software graphics from verbal instruction or markups. Cut and mount graphics for presentations. Assist with field projects such as location and identification of items within the right of way. Other duties as assigned.

B. Surveying
Duties may include:
Assist in taking survey measurements and verify object locations in proposed construction fields. Use software to identify location, ownership, and dimensions of properties within Sacramento County. Transcribe into the AutoCAD software survey information to be used in construction drawings. Other duties as assigned.

C. Information Tracking and Recording
Duties may include:
Create and maintain folder and files for different projects. Create database for location of drawings or documents. Copy files from CDs, floppy disks, emails, or FTP sites. Maintain backup of all incoming drawing files. Produce hardcopy information for departmental distribution (e.g., schedules, drawing information). Take departmental meeting notes to be considered in construction drawings. Other duties as assigned.

Job Demands

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting.


• Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.


• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.


• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.


• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.


• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.


• Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Knowledge and Abilities

Required Knowledge of:

• Civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and architectural design drafting practices.


• Drafting terminology and application of reproduction techniques.


• Math through trigonometry.


• Different image and drawing formats.


• Graphic-type software, including setup.


• Computers, printers, and plotters in reproducing graphics.


• Acceptable graphic layout.


• Different methods of field measurement to determine exact location.


• Basic surveying equipment use and procedures.


• Electronic document control (e.g., create, delete, storage, and retrieval, archive to CD, object and hyperlinking).


• Print reproduction from electronic files, microfiche, and hardcopy via plotter, printer, blueprint machine, copier, and scanner.


• PUC guidelines, layout, and standards (MUTCD).


• Legal description format.


• Railway and LRT track safety.


• APN books and numbers.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Coordinate and plan work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.


• Locate and retrieve drawings and documents in electronic and manual systems.


• Set up and maintain drafting standards.


• Extract, plot, and file drawing files produced by consultants.


• Maintain overall consistent drafting standards.


• Establish good quality assurance practices.


• Print and plot from different operating systems within the department and maintain consistency and accuracy.


• Provide AutoCAD support.


• Interpret and plot utility information.


• Interpret and understand Engineer's notes and comments.


• Keep up with the latest drafting software updates.

• Common word processing software.


• Common spreadsheet software.


• Common database applications.


• ERMS software concepts.


• Accounting or operations software functionality.


• Email, contact management, and scheduling software.


• Project management software.


• Presentation and AutoCAD software.

Minimum Qualifications — Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Required Prior Experience:
One year of civil and/or electrical engineering experience using CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) and graphics programs. Experience in field survey work is preferred.

Required Prior Education:
A High School diploma or equivalent.