The City of Syracuse is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Engineering Technician I.

**Equal Opportunity Employer-Women & Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

City of Syracuse residency is required and must be maintained for employment.

Engineering Technician I

POSITION SUMMARY: The Engineering Technician I is responsible for performing technical duties of moderate difficulty in field and office civil engineering work. Under immediate supervision, an employee in this class performs technical work, subordinate to that which requires a Civil Engineer, in the areas of engineering studies and investigations, field surveys, evaluation, testing and quality control of construction, materials and equipment and office technical work. Assignments are given orally or in writing and usually general in nature to allow for technical independent judgment in implementing the work assignment. Work is subject to review in progress and upon completion by professional and higher-level technical personnel.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists in the conducting of engineering studies and investigations, field surveys, construction, inspections, demolition inspections and maintenance of contracts which may include walking over rough terrain, uneven surfaces, or hills.

· Unloads and transports equipment from vehicles to field assignment locations.

· Evaluates, tests and performs quality control work on construction materials manufactured equipment used in construction.

· Performs work involving office reduction and plotting of field survey data; checks engineering and cost calculations.

· Assists in the preparation of plans and specifications; design of engineering projects; preparation of contracts and their administration.

· Assists in the review of specifications and engineering drawings.

· Assists in the maintenance of office records and the preparation of contractors' payment requisitions.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

· Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of topographic or hydrographic surveying or land surveying.

· Good knowledge of the principles, practices and instruments used in engineering drafting.

· Good knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry and its application to public works construction.

· Good knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.

· Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment.

· Ability to perform difficult technical computations, to make estimates and tests and to compile engineering data and statistics.

· Ability to make difficult engineering drawings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate degree in Engineering Science or in an engineering technology field; or,

B. Two (2) years of paraprofessional or professional work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in civil engineering.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

· When required to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a valid NYS driver's license appropriate to the vehicle(s) being operated.

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS UNTIL THE EXAM RESULTS ARE POSTED. YOU MUST BE REACHABLE FOR A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT.

The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Department of Personnel at City Hall, Rm 312 at 448-8780. If provisional appointment candidate will be required to take NYS Civil Service exam, pass and be reachable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,822.00 - $54,380.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with topographic or hydrographic surveying or land surveying?

Experience:

• public works engineering: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person