JOB
Leverage your expertise both in the field and the office as an Engineering Tech II. Your role will involve managing capital construction projects, leading survey crews, compiling crucial data on public infrastructure, and preparing detailed engineering plans, maps, estimates, studies, and reports. You'll ensure adherence to City standards and specifications by reviewing plans and specifications, monitoring private development projects' progress, and conducting final acceptance inspections. Your expertise will be instrumental in addressing inquiries and resolving complaints related to engineering operations. If you're ready to take your technical skills to the next level and make a tangible impact on our community's infrastructure, we want you on our team. Salary will increase to $29.39 per hour after successfully completing six-month probationary period.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Oversee routine capital construction projects to ensure compliance with City standards and specifications, while managing essential project documentation.Measure completed work and process progress payments.Direct testing and sampling of contractor's work and materials.Operate and adjust basic testing equipment for material testing, evaluating results.Issue permits for water and sewer taps, conducting field inspections for contractor compliance.Serve as survey party chief for routine surveys or crew member for complex surveys, utilizing survey equipment like transits, levels, GPS, and electronic total stations.Prepare preliminary and advanced engineering drawings, including designs, details, and standards.Generate drawings from complex survey field notes or electronic data for designs and engineering studies.Research property ownership and legal descriptions in County Clerk's office.Provide field locates for City water and sewer facilities.Compile information and prepare preliminary reports on public infrastructure, recording location, dimensions, condition, etc.Lead technical work in preparing engineering plans, maps, estimates, studies, and reports.Review plans and specifications for compliance with City standards.Update permanent engineering files, records, and maps to document changes, additions, and corrections to City infrastructure.Conduct periodic observations and perform final acceptance inspections of private development projects, ensuring compliance with City standards and specifications.Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, consultants, contractors, other agencies, utility companies, and City departments regarding routine engineering operations and responsibilities.Address public complaints related to street, drainage, water, and sewer problems.Perform related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Examination ProcessApplicants must successfully complete all portions of the selection process: 1. Excel Proficiency Test All applicants must take a basic Excel proficiency test and pass with a minimum score of 70.00%. 2. Written Examination All applicants passing the Excel test must pass the written test with a minimum score of 70.00%. 3. Oral Interview Applicants passing the written test must pass an oral interview with a minimum score of 70.00%. 4. Veteran Points Applicants passing the written test and oral interview may be eligible to receive 5.00 veteran preference points added to their final examination score. 5. Seniority Points Applicable persons receiving a score of 70.00% or more will receive 0.50 seniority preference points for each full year of continuous City of Decatur AFSCME service. A maximum of 10.0 points may be added to the final examination score.6. Physical Examination/Background Investigation Applicants placed on the eligible register must pass a physical examination including a drug screen and a background investigation. ResidencyThe Engineering Tech II position is covered under the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement. AFSCME employees shall reside within the corporate limits of Macon County or any municipality extending into Macon County. An appointee may reside outside said limits but must comply no later than 90 days after the completion of the six-month probationary period. To ApplyComplete an application at the link below with all requested relevant information. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Downloading a resume can prefill some application sections. Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check post offer. The City of Decatur is a drug-free workplace. This includes marijuana.