Construction Technician - Land Development

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.   However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-generated values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, the Construction Technician performs a variety of duties and tasks including maintaining records, reports, test results, files and construction plans. This position also provides responsible and complex office and field technical support, tracks status of Land Development and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), inputs information into project land management database, coordinates information with other City departments, provides Engineering information in response to inquiries from the general public, contractors, and outside agencies, assists walk-in and handles phone requests in support of the Engineering Department.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. 

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

• Coordinates and monitors the status of engineering plans and product submittals for review through the EnerGov application. 
• Downloads and uploads submittals in accordance with the structure and usage of the department’s filing system process.
• Reviews submitted documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists consulting engineers, developers, and contractors with inquiries regarding the development of public improvements including assistance with the engineering design manual construction standard details, and construction specifications. 
• Assist consulting engineers, developers, and contractors in utilizing the Customer Self Service portal for application of permits and submittal of all required development and construction documentation.
• Responds to requests for assistance and information from walk-in and telephone inquiries and directs public to appropriate departments and staff. 
• Identifies projects which are being delayed and works with appropriate staff to identify solutions so that projects move forward in a timely manner.
• Provides permit approval information to developers, contractors, engineers, and other City departments.
• Assists engineers and contractors with the application for (for Land Development assignment) and issuance of (for Construction Inspection assignment) development permits.
• Assists consulting engineers, developers, and contractors in the submittal and release of approved engineering plans and Notice of Intent/Construction Site Notice (NOI/CSN).
• Archives all final accepted projects in accordance with department and City policy.
• Researches and maintains a variety of engineering records including planning & zoning records, flood studies, and CIP project files. 
• Serves as Records Retention liaison for the Engineering Department.
• Responds to open records requests and provides record drawings to public. 
• Utilizes permitting system, project management software, mapping software, network filing system, and dashboards to gather data and generate a variety of engineering and construction reports as needed. 
• Maintains, updates, and retrieves information from engineering services department database & project database as needed. 
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings. 
• Coordinates work flow of development projects with other City departments.
• Completes special projects as assigned. 
  
  

• Assists the land development staff in receiving engineering plans, development agreements, easements, and other similar documents and distributes to the appropriate parties for review. 
• Assists land acquisition staff with receiving, processing, and filing of right-of-way and easement documents, including filing with the County Clerk. 
• Prepares meeting agendas, executive summaries, project reports, public notices, and other documents. 
• Prepares maps utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) data and software. 

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. 
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and construction methods, practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of engineering record-keeping and archiving requirements. 
• Knowledge of customer service practices and techniques. 
• Skill in prioritizing, tracking, and managing projects, assignments and duties. 
• Skill in effective oral and written communication. 
• Skill in tracking and coordinating construction project status and inspections. 
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.   
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external parties. 
• Skill in enforcing applicable Federal, State and City construction codes and ordinances. 
• Skill in use of computers and related equipment, hardware and software, preferably with the EnerGov Land Management application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.

High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in engineering project management, civil engineering, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in an Engineering or Construction Department preferred.  Experience working with EnerGov Land Management Software preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent sitting, talking and hearing (over two-thirds of the time); Rarely stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel objects; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift or exert force up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.