Public Works/Engineering - Civil Engineering Tech II

Function

Join our team as a Civil Engineering Technician and support projects that help shape and improve our community. In this role, you'll provide advanced technical and engineering support to the Public Works Senior Civil Engineer assigned to the Development Services Center. Working under general supervision, you'll independently perform complex technical assignments, develop effective work methods and procedures, review development-related plans and documents, and collaborate with City staff, developers, consultants, and the public to help ensure projects meet applicable standards and requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and contributing to the successful delivery of public infrastructure and development projects.

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field of study preferred.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible, full-time equivalent engineering experience in the areas of project design, and review/analysis of projects for conformance of established standards or closely related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must be Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Certified Combined Administrator or obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
  
  

Additional Requirements

The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Benefits Overview

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Summary

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)
  

The Eleven Paid Holidays Each Year Include

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  
  

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  
  

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
  
  

01

I have an associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field of study.

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field of study?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Which of the options below best describes your increasingly responsible engineering experience in the areas of project design, and review/analysis of projects for conformance to established standards?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience
  
  

04

I am certified by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation as a Certified Combined Administrator.

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If I am not currently certified by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) as a Combined Administrator, I understand I must become certified within one (1) year of employment.

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

This Position Requires That You Possess a Valid Driver's License And Have And Maintain a Satisfactory Driving Record Based On The City Of Hampton's Criteria. Failure To Provide Your Driver's License Number Will Prevent Us From Considering Your Application. Please Confirm Your Driver's License Number By Entering It Below

07

I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question