Placer County

• Conduct studies of existing and proposed buildings and alterations; evaluate capital improvement project requests, space modification and reconfiguration requests, and other work order requests from County departments; assist in developing project scope, budget, cost estimates, materials lists, and schedules.
• Prepare project authorization-related documents and reports; assist in developing project specification and contract documents; and administer design consultant contracts.
• Assist with facilitating the bid process, including pre-bid conferences and walkthroughs; provide technical information in response to bidder inquiries; collect quotes for County-provided services, including IT Telecom set up and reconfiguration.
• Assist in construction contract administration, including monitoring schedules, coordinating meetings and site walks, providing access to worksites and buildings as needed, paying applications, facilitating department communication, completing punch list activities, and performing project close-out.
• Assist with developing and tracking capital improvement project budgets; coordinate and monitor project progress, including consultation with architects, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders. 
• Coordinate the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and capital improvement materials; obtain samples and catalogues from manufacturers; ensure adherence to approved budget; manage delivery and installation process and inspect to confirm compliance with plans and specs; approve invoices for payment.
• Conduct construction inspections and approve work or note needed corrections; prepare estimates for contractor progress payments; assist in the preparation of change orders.
• Coordinate assigned projects with appropriate department staff, other County departments, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of design and construction drawings and specifications for new construction, alterations, or existing buildings and facilities; prepare floorplans and/or perspective drawings to industry standards and scale to illustrate and evaluate proposed projects; update as-built drawings upon project completion.
• Perform field verification of space and facility layout, features, square footage, and dimensions; take accurate measurements and inspect physical locations to determine accuracy of drawings; perform walkthroughs and provide access to worksites and buildings as needed.
• Plan check drawings and determine compliance with building codes, ergonomic and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and best practices, and other related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Prepare reports, correspondence, agreements, graphs, and tables; maintain accurate building-related and project-related documents and files; maintain accurate records of occupancy information and property details and ownership information.
• Provide ongoing support to capital improvements staff; update project schedules; update and maintain asset charge code management; assist with facilities-related special projects and assignments as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience:   

No experience required.

Training:   

Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in architecture, architectural design, engineering technology, construction management, project management related to engineering, architecture, or construction, or a related field.

Experience:   

Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Capital Improvements Technician I with Placer County.

Training:   

Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in architecture, architectural design, engineering technology, construction management, project management related to engineering, architecture, or construction, or a related field.

• Principles and practices of construction, interior design, and modular workstation system design.
• Architectural practices in the preparation of design and working drawings for construction.
• Drafting principles, including computer aided drafting and design technology.
• Mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and drafting and design programs.
• Business correspondence and report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; read, analyze, understand, identify, recall, interpret, apply, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, special projects, rules, laws, and regulations; draft and interpret drawings and plans; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; focus on a single task for long periods of time; maintain awareness of safety at all times; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, balance, reach, push, pull, bend, squat, crouch, climb, stoop, kneel, and twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and to perform field work; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; speak, use telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate; see, hear, and distinguish between colors and shades of colors with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; lift moderate weight.
• Prepare neat and accurate architectural renderings, drawings, and specifications both manually and through use of computer aided design and drafting equipment.
• Prepare accurate materials lists from architectural plans.
• Establish appropriate priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understand and interpret complex rules and procedures.
• Use a computer, calculator, basic drafting tools, telephone, and other relevant computer programs and office equipment.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Obtain information through interview and interact fairly and courteously with the public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• County government policies, procedures, and services as they relate to facility and space needs.
• Applicable building codes and standards.
• Applicable ergonomic and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and best practices.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and budget management.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations. 
• County procurement policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and monitor construction projects.
• Detect errors and discrepancies in plans and specifications.
• Explain and enforce codes, plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Analyze space requirements and evaluate facility needs.