Engineering Tech II

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Department:
Parks and Recreation

Employee Type:
Probationary

Time Type:
Full time

Salary Range:
$23.7337 - $29.6671 Hourly / $49,366.10 - $61,707.57 Annually

Job Posting Period:
November 21, 2024 - December 06, 2024 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

Works in an engineering office or field as a responsible sub-professional technician. Performs highly skilled technical and supervisory work in an office environment or field environment or Land Survey Crew as party chief.

Essential Functions

• Operates all types of surveying and measuring instruments, including laser.
  
• Keeps notes and supervises operations of survey party.
  
• Makes field calculations and determines plan of field procedures.
  
• Inspects construction for conformance with plans and specifications.
  
• Designs municipal engineering projects and draws maps, designs and graphs.
  
• Inspects all construction in the public right-of-way within assigned areas.
  
• Inspects all work pertaining to drainage for private and city developments.
  
• Assists with the review of site and development plans of private development.
  
• Provides first line technical and training assistance for the Engineering Technicians I.
  
• Coordinates customer request for service and disseminates information in regard to needed information about public facilities.
  
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of progressively responsible engineering related experience; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.

Job Based Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and land surveying or water/waste water systems engineering.
  
• Skill in the use and maintenance of field and office equipment.
  
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
  
• Ability to perform design of moderately difficult engineering projects and to develop plans and specifications for it.
  
• Ability to supervise and assist a survey party.
  
• Knowledge of construction specifications, plans and regulations and ability to read and interpret such.
  
• Physical ability to work out of doors in various weather conditions.
  
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit complex written and oral instructions and exercise independent judgement.
  
• Skill in the use of programmable computers desirable.
  
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  
• Proficient in the use of drafting equipment and materials.
  
• Ability to produce professional finished engineering drawings, sketches, charts and graphs.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors and the general public.
  

Responsibility

Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Supervises up to four employees of a lower grade.

Physical Requirements

This is light work requiring exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with no effective protection from weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions. Position requires reaching, fingering, talking, and hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, data entry, and word processing equipment is required.

Public Contact

Considerable public contact.

Retirement Benefit

The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.

I f you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.

F or questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov

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