Engineering Technician

The Public Works Department is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform technical engineering work in the planning and design of minor maintenance and construction projects. The role involves both office and field work, requiring knowledge of engineering methods, techniques and procedures, and coordination with contractors and field inspections.

• Plans and designs maintenance and construction projects such as sewer and water lines, drainage and 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.

• Florida 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.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. These individuals are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.