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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2 (OFFICE) (OPEN)

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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2 (OFFICE) (OPEN)

Salary

$58,016.10 - $67,997.07 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-99522-2 (O)

Department

Various City Departments

Opening Date

10/07/2025

Closing Date

10/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

This employee performs a wide variety of technical staff functions within an engineering unit of the city; assignments may include sketches, researching special projects and records, and assisting Engineers with engineering calculations using specialty software; utility and project coordination; and assist in program management as directed by a higher level Technician or Engineer. Employee performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Engineering principles, terminology, and standard symbols.

City construction specifications and regulations.

Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.

Agency specific standards, rules and policies.

Skill to:

Interact with other City Agencies and outside groups.

Provide quality customer service.

Utilize e-mail.

Use Agency Specific Software.

Review drawings.

Properly and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to:

Use CAGIS.

Perform mathematical calculations as needed.

Read and interpret standard construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with City and State standards.

Interpret information contained in documents.

Work independently and make decisions concerning a project without constant supervision.

Explain engineering concepts to subordinates and to understand information provided by Professional Engineers.

Follow oral and written instructions including directions from supervisors, work assignments, and schedules, safety precautions, and legal descriptions.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, the public, and private contractors.

Write legibly and communicate effectively in writing.

Determine the nature of a problem based on the caller’s information and to make decisions concerning referral of messages with limited information.

Empathize with customers, listen effectively, and communicate clearly.

Handle difficult customers or situations in a calm and professional manner.

Interpret and clearly explain procedures, situations, and policies to the public as well as to other employees.

Work in a fast-paced environment.

General Functions:

Assists Engineers in the evaluation of data.

Prepares on-site field notes for later drawings.

Deals with public in issuing permits or other technical documents.

Trains and instructs other employees.

May be required to drive a vehicle (car, small truck, or van) to work sites or construction sites.

May be assigned to field construction projects to perform work as assigned by an Inspector, higher-level Technician, or Engineer.

Attends other City agency meetings as required.

Reviews plan sheets that include underground utilities.

Assigned program specific work.

Updates information in specialty software.

Assists in reviewing drawings used for construction.

Working knowledge of current safety policies, instructions for proper usage, and other procedures and professional practices required for completing job duties. Identifies unsafe practices and conditions and brings such matters to the attention of the crew leader or supervisor.

Reviews project improvements for utility conflicts.

Research records for utility locations, special projects Courthouse and/or City Records.

Assists Engineers with various engineering calculations.

Research

Provides technical information to other City departments¬.

Uses computer systems for record storage, retrieval, and information searches.

Assists Engineers or higher-level Technicians in field investigations of problems.

Reviews and issues permit.

Use of Permit's Plus, CAGIS, County-wide Construction Coordination and other specialty software.

Read and interpret information provided in reference manuals, spreadsheets, federal and county records, intranet and internet sites, training sessions, city maps, staff meetings, and standard construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with City and State standards. Files permits and applications, performs data entry and assists customers at counter and over phone. Prepares, maintains, and distribute permit statistic reports and status reports on active commercial, industrial and residential projects.

Processes building permits by logging permits in the database, routing them to the proper departments for review, and issuing permits to customers.

Research records and provides customers with specialized site-specific property information such as approved building permits, finalized building plans, certificate of occupancies, contractor’s affidavits, special inspections certificates, zoning, site, and plot plans.

Required Education and Experience

Open: Each applicant must have two years of experience in engineering technical work performing tasks similar to those performed by a Civil Engineering Technician 1 OR one year of experience in engineering technical work performing tasks similar to those performed by a Civil Engineering Technician 1 plus successful completion of twelve semester credit hours at the trade school, technical institute, or college level in relevant courses.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Some positions may require a valid Driver's License.

May need to supply personal car for travel to perform duties.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Credit for Military Service: Special credit for honorable military service is given (1) only to Ohio residents, (2) who successfully complete all portions of the testing process, and (3) who provide Human Resources a long-form copy of your DD-214 confirming an honorable discharge (Character of Service Box 24 on DD-214). Disabled veterans shall receive ten preference points and non-disabled veterans shall receive five preference points. Veteran's points will be added only to passing scores.

Background Investigation: A criminal background investigation will be conducted for this position (according to Civil Service Commission Rule 15 – Sensitive Classifications/Positions and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 and the Patriot Act). The purpose is to detect security risks and prevent security threats posed by potential employees.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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How many years of experience do you have with the City of Cincinnati in engineering technical work at the Civil Engineering Technician 1 level?

+ How many years of experience do you have with the City of Cincinnati in engineering technical work at the Civil Engineering Technician 1 level?

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+ Two or more years.

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Have you successfully completed at least twelve quarter credit hours at a trade school, technical institute, or college level in a combination of the following: drafting, surveying measurement, introductory construction or construction management, computer assisted design and drafting, or other related courses in an engineering or engineering technology program?

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I understand that if I need quarter credit hours in the above courses in order to qualify for this exam, I am required to attach transcripts or my application will be rejected.

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm