Engineering Technician IV - Contractual Services

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Medical marijuana:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law‑enforcement officer/deputy.

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Type:
Public

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Division: PUB WORKS CONTRAC SVC

Requisition Number: 2026292

Number of hours worked per week: 40

Work Schedule:

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.;
Monday‑Friday;
Alpha Essential. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies.

Work Site

Location:

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement: R – Routine

Pay Grade: GE13

Pay Basis:
Semi‑Monthly

Advertised Salary: $61,000 – $82,000; depending on qualifications and experience

Join the Public Works team and help keep Chesapeake running smoothly! Public Works is seeking a customer service focused professional with strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills to provide technical and administrative support to the Contractual Services Division.

In this role, you’ll serve as the primary administrator for a variety of operational service contracts that help maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure, including:

• Mowing services
• Landscaping services
• Cave in repairs
• Small construction contracts for right‑of‑way infrastructure repairs

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating projects, working with contractors, and supporting the delivery of essential public services.

• Computer software and business applications
• People Soft
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Reading and interpreting construction plans
• Microsoft Office 365, including Excel

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

• Vocational / Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience Requirement: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full‑time equivalent experience.
• Special Certifications and Licenses: Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards; may also require additional certifications based on department needs.
• Special Requirements: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

06/30/2026

07/14/2026