"Alerted.org

Engineering Technician Senior

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonvillefl/jobs/newprint/4952807)

Apply



Engineering Technician Senior

Salary

$50,289.52 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2025-06590

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

05/27/2025

Closing Date

6/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Engineering Technician Senior .

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical engineering work at the advanced level in the planning and design of moderately complex maintenance and construction projects. The work requires a knowledge of engineering methods, techniques and procedures which is learned through specialized education, training or related experience. May schedule, assign, review and monitor the work of support staff. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people and are important in coordinating support activities and resolving related work problems. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards involving differing situations requiring use of judgment. The work is performed in both office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. May operate survey and drafting equipment, motor vehicles, personal computers, calculators and other standard office equipment. The physical demands are minimal and include exposure to dirt, dust and other unfavorable environmental conditions. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established methods, techniques and procedures, the worker plans and organizes the work, determines priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness and adherence to established methods and standards.

Examples of Work

+ Plans and designs moderately complex maintenance and construction projects such as sewer and water lines, drainage and sewage pump stations, areas and culverts, and vertical construction.

+ Schedules, assigns, reviews and monitors the work of staff engaged in engineering support activities such as construction inspection, drafting and surveying.

+ Responds to and investigates complaints related to ongoing projects.

+ Coordinates with other agencies on matters related to the planning, design and implementation of construction projects.

+ 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, oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.

+ Reviews project disbursement requests and authorizes payments to contractors or consultants.

+ Maintains project records and prepares project status and related reports.

+ Coordinates and manages details of consultant projects.

+ Prepares and acquires necessary permits from local, state and federal agencies.

+ Operates a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.

+ Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of engineering methods, techniques and procedures used in the planning and design of moderately complex 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 moderately complex maintenance and construction projects.

+ Ability to schedule, assign, review and monitor the work of support staff.

+ Ability to resolve complaints.

+ Ability to coordinate project activities with other agencies.

+ Ability to prepare cost estimates for construction projects.

+ Ability to conduct field inspections and surveys.

+ Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

+ Ability to maintain project records and prepare reports.

+ Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.

+ 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.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

+ Five (5) years combination of education, training and experience in engineering support work.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

+ FL Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

+ City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

+ The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “[email protected]” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

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

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: [email protected]

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

+ Yes

+ No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $50,289.52. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

+ I have read and understand the above statement.

05

Do you have a five (5) year combination of education, training and experience in engineering support work?

+ Yes, I have a five (5) year combination of education, training and experience in engineering support work.

+ No, I have LESS than five (5) years combination of education, training and experience in engineering support work.

+ None of the above.

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

07

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

08

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

+ FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class E Driver License

+ GA Standard Driver's License

+ GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ License from another State.

+ Learner Permit

+ My license is currently invalid.

+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

09

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

+ C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

+ D or H - Employment Purposes

+ P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

+ S or I – Other Restriction

+ Two or more of these restrictions.

+ I have an out of state license.

+ None of the above.

10

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

13

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

+ I do not possess a valid driver's license.

14

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

15

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

16

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

Required Question

Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

Apply

Please verify your email address Verify Email