Engineering Technician - Right-of-Way Permitting

What Would You Do?

• Assists in the review of plans, permit applications, and engineering specifications for a variety of construction projects involving roadways, driveways, sidewalks, and utilities.
• Reviews preliminary plats, subdivisions, and site plan drawings, using engineering criteria, survey notes and basic instructions.
• Reviews bonds, sureties, letters of credit, and insurance certificates in response to private construction extending into the County's public right of way.
• Researches right-of-way vacating and provides backup to field personnel as needed.
• Assist with the County's record management efforts, including permit entry and tracking, bond releases, and data archiving.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of engineering.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, plans and regulations relating to public works contracts.
• Knowledge of some advanced mathematics and mathematical applications to engineering computations.
• Knowledge of principles of civil engineering as related to simple to moderately complex design procedures and engineering investigations.
• Skilled in the reading and interpretation of civil or construction blueprints and plans.
• Ability to communicate well with the public and effectively relate technical information to co-workers and superiors.
• Ability to perform technical computations and analyze engineering drawings.

• 3 years of technical experience in civil engineering, construction engineering, traffic engineering, or public works; or
• An Associates' degree in civil engineering or a related degree and at least 1 year of technical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Florida Driver's License at time of hire.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

• Records Management experience.