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 Planning and Development Department is actively seeking three (3) Engineering Technicians.
 
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.

• 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.
• Ability to maintain project records and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate personal computers.
• Ability to operate survey and drafting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret federal, state and local rules and regulations and policies.
• Ability to operate personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.
• Ability to prepare project plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to resolve complaints.
• Ability to coordinate project activities with other agencies.

• A four (4) year 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.

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

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. 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. 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.
 
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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 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: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us