Engineering Assistant I

at  The City of Vancouver

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 including drafting courses, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Some experience in general office, clerical, customer service and/or junior drafting work
• Valid BC driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the City’s street system, transportation policies and regulations, the Street & Traffic By-Law, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways
• Sound knowledge of departmental procedures relating to various engineering projects
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications and perform design drafting
• Ability to work well in a team and business environment with little or no supervision under tight time lines
• Ability to problem solve with accuracy and detail in a technical environment
• Ability to be flexible and to accommodate the operational needs of the department.
• Ability to meet tight timelines in a multi-task environment.
• Ability to provide accurate and thorough information to the public.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather
• Proficient in the use of software applications and databases such as MS Office, Hansen and AutoCAD

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.
Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Start Date: November, 2024
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour

MAIN PURPOSE AND FUNCTION

The Engineering Assistant I works with senior staff in the Traffic and Data Management branch to conduct field investigations related to traffic operations and safety; develops field reports; manages and update branch databases, prepares basic sign and traffic control plans related to projects within the Transportation Division and responds to citizen concerns related to safety.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to public inquiries and uses the City’s Hansen system to allocate and track citizen inquiries and requests from 311.
• Conducts field investigations and safety studies; makes observations, data entry and basic data analysis
• Prepares citizen opinion surveys, presentations, and maintains files, supplies, and equipment.
• Under the direction from senior staff, develops basic designs for signage and paint plans using AutoCAD
• Liaises with staff in other departments to coordinate work with upcoming projects.
• Ensures OQM (Organizational Quality Management) documentation is correctly undertaken
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.