5362-Engineering Assistant

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Job Code: 5362

DEFINITION

Under supervision, the Engineering Assistant performs technical engineering/drafting work in the preparation of civil (including structural and/or transportation), electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided design and drafting software products and working accurately and in compliance with City agency�s drafting standards.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Engineering Assistant is the entry level in the technical engineering drafting classification series and is distinguished from the 5364 Engineering Associate I by the latter's higher level of responsibility for overseeing and/or supervising work of others and design functions. There are three distinct specialty areas in this classification: Civil (including structural and transportation), Electrical, and Mechanical.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Prepares civil (including structural and/or transportation), electrical or mechanical drawings using computer-aided design and drafting software products in compliance with engineering drafting standards.

2. Researches and reviews record drawings to obtain as-built information and collects and calculates field and departmental data needed for the preparation of designs and drawings.

3. Conducts site investigations with engineers of existing facilities to determine and verify layout.

4. Updates and maintains engineering documents and drawing records.

5. Reviews drawing submittals from utility agencies or other City departments and utilize the information submitted in the preparation of construction drawings.

6. Updates Geographic Information System or drawing milestone database at various stages of a project.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the latest design systems, technologies, and processes for technical drafting including the techniques, standards, nomenclature, and symbols relevant to each engineering discipline and/or specialty areas used in the preparation of engineering drawings and other graphic material.

Ability or Skill to: prepare design drawings using current trending design systems, software technology and processes; demonstrate beginner to intermediate knowledge of at least one CAD or BIM design, such as AutoCAD Map 3D, Civil 3D, and/or Revit; use mathematical functions to solve drafting, design, construction, maintenance and other problems; complete forms; communicate orally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner; transcribe and/or interpret survey and/or field notes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Two (2) years of verified civil (including structural or transportation), electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using CAD or BIM systems to prepare engineering drawings.

License and Certification

Possession of a valid California driver�s license.

Substitution:

Additional education with major coursework in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year; OR

Possession of a current and valid Autodesk Certified Professional and Expert certificate may be substituted for the two (2) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 5364 Engineering Associate I

ORIGINATION DATE: 12/18/1972

AMENDED DATE:12/18/1972; 11/10/00; 10/22/04; 01/31/08, 03/19/08; 03/17/14; 02/27/24

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN SFMTA

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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