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Job Detail

Organization: Monte Vista Water District
Title: Engineering & GIS Technician
Location: Montclair, CA USA

Posted: 2024-08-13
Application Deadline:

Position Description:

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Monte Vista Water District, a county water district formed in 1927, located in western San Bernardino County, provides retail and wholesale water services to a population of over 141,000 in the communities of Montclair, Chino Hills, and portions of Chino. The District presently has approximately 12,000 metered retail connections that serve residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, landscape irrigation, and agricultural uses.
The District is dedicated to quality, service and innovation to its communities and employees. Our mission statement guides our decisions and actions to reflect our commitment to provide high quality water service while ensuring fiscal responsibility, ethical conduct, and environmental stewardship. We are proud to have 38 employees that exemplify our core values and provide outstanding service.
The Position

Monte Vista Water District is currently seeking a motivated professional to fill the Engineering and Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician classification in the Engineering Department. This is a journey-level paraprofessional position. This position will be responsible for performing the full range of technical work in engineering support areas, including researching engineering topics, creating and maintaining maps and drawings, providing assistance and plan check reviews for development projects, and performing office and field work related to assigned engineering projects and programs. Positions 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.

Examples of Responsibilities
• Assists the Director of Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance in construction design and drafts plans for District construction projects, system repair and replacements, and improvements; checks and processes water improvement plans.
• Maintains, and prints GIS Atlas Maps; posts main pipeline breaks in the system; prints Fire Hydrant Flow maps; provides maps and queries for all staff; creates banners and display signs as needed.
• Utilizes AutoCAD Map to create drawings and maps for Water Operations group and maintain standard drawings; creates design for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) projects and programs.
• Maintains GIS and posts new developments in system.
• Performs calculations and studies; creates and develops reports for review by the Director of Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance, General Manager, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, other agencies, and the public; enforces project safety standards; ensures compliance with District infrastructure standards.
• Confers with representatives from engineering firms, developers, property owners, utilities, public work agencies, other governmental agencies, and/or contractors on technical matters to verify data, locate lines and coordinate work in the various stages; provides plan check review, processes revision submittals, and posts new pipeline in the GIS system.
• Responds to a wide variety of technical and standard questions and inquiries from the general public, contractors, builders, realtors, engineers, and other District staff.
• Maintains and updates department records, tracking lists, permit records, and files of engineering plans, including grading, encroachments, improvements, and final maps.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• A high school diploma or satisfactory equivalent and college-level coursework in engineering, drafting, Autodesk Map, GIS or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible paraprofessional experience in engineering, drafting, surveying, or a related field. Experience working with a water agency performing pipeline design is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of an AutoCAD and/or ESRI GIS certification is desirable.

Hours and Location
Monte Vista Water District is open to the public from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday – Thursday. We are located at 10575 Central Ave., Montclair, CA 91763.

Applications
A District application is required and can be completed on our website or can be obtained in person at our business address: Monte Vista Water District, 10575 Central Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763. A full job description is also available on our website and at the District office.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
MVWD does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application, testing, or interview process, please notify Human Resources immediately. MVWD is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $37.25 - $48.87 per hour

Application deadline: Open until filled with first review on August 28, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.