What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician IV - Contractual Services position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Engineering Technician IV - Contractual Services
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Division
PUB WORKS CONTRAC SVC
Requisition Number
2026292
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday; Alpha Essential. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE13
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$61,000 – $82,000; Depending on Qualifications and Experience
Job Description
Join the Public Works team and help keep Chesapeake running smoothly!
Public Works is seeking a customer service focused professional with strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills to provide technical and administrative support to the Contractual Services Division.
In this role, you’ll serve as the primary administrator for a variety of operational service contracts that help maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure, including:
- Mowing services
- Landscaping services
- Cave in repairs
- Small construction contracts for right of way infrastructure repairs
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating projects, working with contractors, and supporting the delivery of essential public services.
Successful candidates should have experience with or the ability to learn:
- Computer software and business applications
- Maximo
- PeopleSoft
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Reading and interpreting construction plans
- Microsoft Office 365, including Excel
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards; may also require additional certifications based on the department needs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards; may also require additional certifications based on the department needs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
06/30/2026
Job Close Date
07/14/2026
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
Medical marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
N = Never
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
City Vehicle, Survey Level, Standard Office Equipment
Protective Equipment Required
All required PPE.
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
S = Seasonally
Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location
Office Environment, Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No.
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $61,000 - $82,000