Engineering Technician

Job Overview

This is technical engineering work in the planning and design of minor maintenance and construction projects. The work requires knowledge of engineering methods, techniques and procedures learned through specialized education, training, or related experience. Contact requires skills in understanding and influencing people and is important in coordinating project activities and dealing with contractors regarding field problems encountered. The work is performed in both office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable.

The employee may operate survey and drafting equipment, motor vehicles, personal computers, calculators, and other standard office equipment.

Benefits include twelve paid holidays, a personal leave day, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plans, and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten years of public service and on-time payments.

Physical demands are minimal, with exposure to dirt, dust, and other unfavorable environmental conditions. The employee works under limited supervision, plans and organizes work, determines priorities, and adheres to established methods and standards.

• Plans and designs maintenance and construction projects such as sewer and water lines, drainage, sewage pump station areas, and culverts.
• Prepares cost estimates for construction of proposed projects.
• Reviews contractor plans, specifications and permit applications for adherence to standards.
• Conducts surveys of proposed sites and prepares plans and specifications for construction.
• Inspects projects during construction for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Reviews project disbursement requests and authorizes payments to contractors or consultants.
• Maintains project records and prepares project status and related reports.
• Prepares and acquires necessary permits from local, state and federal agencies.
• Operates a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of engineering methods, techniques and procedures used in the planning and design of minor maintenance and construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction practices, equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of drafting and land surveying methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, calculus and trigonometry.
• Ability to plan and design maintenance and construction projects.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates for equipment and materials.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and surveys.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain project records and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate personal computers.
• Ability to operate survey and drafting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret federal, state and local rules and regulations and policies.
• Ability to prepare project plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to resolve complaints.
• Ability to coordinate project activities with other agencies.
• A four‑year combination of education, training and experience in engineering support work.

• FL Class E Driver's License (required prior to appointment and must be maintained).
• City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification (required prior to appointment and must be maintained).

• The probationary period for this class is six months.

Employees receive four weeks off during the first year of employment and have low or no cost health insurance options.

Equal employment opportunity is guaranteed. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements. If claiming veteran's preference, a DD‑214 or other equivalent documentation must be attached, along with the Veterans Preference Certification Form if applicable.