Engineering Technician Principal

Job Description

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 Public Works Department is actively seeking an Engineering Technician Principal.

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.

This is technical engineering work at the seasoned, advanced level in the planning and design of complex maintenance and construction projects. The work requires a knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques which is learned through specialized education and training supplemented by extensive related experience. Schedules, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and monitors the work of assigned staff. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people which are important in coordinating support activities and resolving related work problems. The work tasks are covered by engineering principles, methods and techniques and involve a wide variety of differing situations requiring use of judgment. The work is performed in both office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. May operate survey, drafting and other technical engineering equipment; motor vehicles; and personal computers, calculators and other standard office equipment. The physical demands are minimal and include exposure to dirt, dust and other unfavorable environmental conditions. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established methods, techniques and procedures; the worker plans and organizes the work, and determines priorities; and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness and adherence to established methods and standards.

Examples of Work

• Plans and designs complex maintenance and construction projects of facilities and structures.
• Prepares and reviews construction designs, plans, specifications, legal descriptions, cost estimates, and bid documents on assigned maintenance and construction projects.
• Attends and oversees bid openings and preconstruction conferences.
• Coordinates with other agencies on matters related to the planning, design and implementation of construction projects.
• Schedules, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and monitors the work of assigned staff.
• Responds to, investigates and resolves complaints related to ongoing projects.
• Reviews plans, specifications and permit applications for adherence to standards.
• Inspects, oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Reviews project disbursement requests and authorizes payments.
• Maintains project records and prepares project status and related reports.
• Coordinates and manages details of consultant projects.
• Prepares applications for and acquires necessary permits from local, state and federal agencies.
• Operates a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.
• Performs related work as required.
• LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: (May be required to demonstrate proficiency in any or all)
• Managing Performance: Assigning responsibility, taking corrective action, demonstrating leadership and evaluating, developing and motivating employees.
• Organizational Effectiveness: Managing with facts, focusing on results, providing clear direction, and encouraging innovation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques used in the planning and design of complex maintenance and construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction practices, equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of drafting and land surveying methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to plan and design complex maintenance and construction projects.
• Ability to prepare and review construction designs, plans, specifications, legal descriptions, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Ability to schedule, assign, review, evaluate, and monitor the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to coordinate project activities with other agencies.
• Ability to inspect, oversee and monitor the work of contractors.
• Ability to operate survey and drafting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret federal, state and local rules and regulations and policies.
• Ability to maintain project records and prepare reports.
• Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.
• Ability to resolve complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate personal computers and utilize engineering software applications.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A seven (7) year combination of education, training and experience in technical engineering which includes at least two (2) years of responsible technical engineering work in planning and designing maintenance and construction projects.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification is required and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is one (1) year.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. 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. U.S. 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. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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