Engineering Technician III

This is responsible technical and supervisory work in land surveying engineering, Geographic Information System (GIS) management, or right-of-way inspections. Additional assignment, may include, but not be limited to: working as a skilled AutoCAD drafting technician on a variety of professional or sub-professional assignments; or in a non-supervisory role in engineering design, construction management, and/or construction and permit compliance inspections. The incumbent in this position reports directly to the Section Head of the Survey Section, Engineering Section, or their designee.

Work involves responsibility for, but is not limited to: supervising the activities of other engineering technicians and/or a survey party; performing skilled AutoCAD drafting work in preparation of planning/construction and right-of-way plans and maps; inspection of a variety of public works and private construction projects and/or contracts, utility installations; and enforcement of various City, County, and State Codes, regulations, and laws. Assignments are received through oral and/or written instructions, sketches or field notes; inspection and work will be performed with a moderate degree of independence, under general supervision. Work performed is not subject to continuous review but is spot checked or checked through review of field notes, oral and written reports, and completed work.

Supervises a field team which includes other engineering technicians in a variety of land and engineering surveys such as topographic, specific purpose, hydrographic, line and grade, and monument line surveys, as well as establishment of benchmarks and location of underground utilities.

Designs and reviews maintenance of traffic (MOT) and lane closure plans.

Under supervision, designs, lays out, and calculates quantities and cost estimates for storm water, roadway/right-of-way, and other miscellaneous public works construction and maintenance projects, including researching and locating existing utilities, servitudes, easements, right-of-way lines, and other pertinent information on the plans.

Inspects and approves public works construction projects that are under contract with the City or by private developers. Projects may include, but not be limited to: street paving, driveway, curb & gutter, and sidewalk installations; drainage system improvements, news racks, bus benches and shelters installations, sidewalk café layouts; construction of various buildings such as, duplexes, houses, condominiums , etc.; parking-lot construction; or renovation of docks, piers, bridges, seawalls and bulkheads ; and other miscellaneous construction, including all parts and combinations of types required by applicable contracts or City Standards and Codes.

Processes and approves public works right-of-way permits such as sidewalk cafes, newsracks, banners, pay phones, road closures, excavation, and line and grade.

Conducts review of plans, consisting of calculating excavation permit fees, performance bond amounts, and permit application fees.

Issues notices of violation of City, County , or State Codes and laws and the Florida Building Code.

Prepares reports, maps and diagrams keeping detailed records and field notes as required.

Prepares planting lists for citywide plantings and inspects and approves the tree planting process.

Performs engineering computations and reviews and checks construction bids and contractors estimates.

Investigates complaints, provides guidance to contractors, and deals tactfully with the public.

Responds to complaints and follows departmental procedures for notification, re-inspections and other actions required to ensure compliance.

Attends construction and other right-of-way improvement project meetings with contractors, permit holders and other agencies.

Updates 311 system data generated by business owners and residents concerns.

Updates geographic information system (GIS) databases with maintenance, repair, replacement, and new construction information, as well as property ownership and platting data.

Performs and approves right-of-way inspections for excavation and right-of-way closures and ensures underground utility installations comply with permitted plans and specifications and any other applicable laws or regulations.

Processes and prepares right-of-way deeds and reviews Building Department permit - related plans.

Performs other related work as required and assigned.

A minimum of 60 college credits and 2 years experience in engineering, Geographical Information System (GIS), architectural, surveying , or conducting construction inspections. A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application ; however , prior to appointment , a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment in the classification. Supervisory experience in aforementioned field is preferred.
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Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and 6 months of the required experience.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION: In addition to the above stated minimum requirements, eligibility for this position will be established based on the results of a written examination. The examination is designed to measure job-related knowledge involving assignments in Public Works projects. The subject matter includes problems covering surveying and general engineering. Applicants may bring and use a calculator during the examination; however, no electrical outlets are provided for this purpose. Please Note: Cellular phones are not permitted to be used during the written exam.

Eligible applicants will be notified by email of the date, time and location of the written examination.

Applicants must appear in person in order to take the written exam.

APPLICANTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE LAST WRITTEN EXAM MUST WAIT SIX (6) MONTHS BEFORE RE-TAKING THE EXAM.

ESSENTIAL POSITION: This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Miami emergencies , as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

Please Read Carefully Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of diploma, degree or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver 's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

* Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies : Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application. FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference. Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview: A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process. Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others. OPEN/COMPETITIVE