Engineering Aide III(Survey Crew Chief/Line Locator/Inspector)

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dayton is conducting an open examination for the position of Engineering Aide III in Dayton, Ohio. The exam is scheduled for the Week of November 16, 2026, overseen by the Civil Service Board Office at 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, OH 45402.

The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects, coordinating with city engineers, contractors, and architects to ensure compliance with plans and standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• An associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field with 4 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting.
• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) with 8 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting.
• Degree must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain records of construction projects within the City's jurisdiction to ensure work conforms to plans, specifications and standards.
• Work from city, state and private engineering firms' drawings and liaise with contractors and city work crews to ensure quality work is performed.
• Resolve minor construction problems not covered by plans and specifications and act as a liaison between City engineers, contractors and architects.

Education

Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related field

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.)

Job description

• Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Examination Date

Week of November 16, 2026

Civil Service Board Office

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

Dayton, Ohio 45402

• Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects within the City's jurisdiction to ensure that work conforms to plans, specifications and standards. Responsibilities include working from city, state and private engineering firms' drawings and be in close contact with contractors and city work crews to ensure that quality work is performed. The Engineering Aide III will be required to resolve minor construction problems that are not covered by plans and specifications and work as a liaison between City engineers, contractors and architects.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND have 4 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting; OR
• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND 8 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license, at time of appointment, and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Promotional Qualifications

Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Engineering Aide II and be in a current pay grade below 124 (Wage), 29 (Clerical), or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Background Check

A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.