ENGINEERING TECHNCIAN

What You’ll Do

• You are the guardian of City standards! Your eagle eye will ensure that every new single-family home, sprawling commercial complex, and essential utility line meets our high standards for safety, quality, and community aesthetics.
• Plan Examiner Extraordinaire: Dive into blueprints, grading plans, and utility permits, ensuring everything aligns perfectly with the City's ordinances.
• Field Inspector: Get out of the office and into the action! You’ll inspect residential and commercial offsite improvements (sidewalks, driveways, ramps) and utility work to ensure compliance.
• GIS: Conduct field data collection and maintain city-owned GIS surveying equipment.
• Code Communicator: Be the friendly, expert face of the Engineering division, providing technical assistance to engineers, contractors, real estate agents, and homeowners at the counter or over the phone.
• Problem Solver: Identify plan defects, prepare correction reports, and collaborate with industry professionals to find smart solutions.

Who We're Looking For

• You are a proactive team player with a passion for construction, infrastructure, and community development.
• Minimum Qualifications: An Associate/Technical degree AND considerable experience in general construction and infrastructure, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training (FEMA) upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of basic construction, civil engineering principles, and utility operations.
• Strong skill in mathematics, including geometry and statistics.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, maps (especially GIS), and specifications.
• The ability to navigate difficult conversations with diverse groups while maintaining professional, effective working relationships.

Why Join Our Team?

• You will be a pivotal member of a dedicated and collaborative Public Works team.
• This is a chance to apply your technical skills in a dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to the community's growth and well-being.

Benefits

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards