Engineering Assistant I

City of Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Miami Beach is seeking an individual to perform technical and clerical work in engineering and GIS, focusing on Public Works projects. Responsibilities include creating engineering drawings, performing field inspections, and providing GIS data to the public. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and be skilled in CADD and GIS systems, with excellent communication abilities to interact with diverse community members.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in engineering drafting, surveying, or GIS.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse publics.

Responsibilities

• Produces engineering drawings and GIS data/maps.
• Conducts field inspections for Right-of-Way compliance.
• Handles public inquiries and complaint calls effectively.

Skills

Communication

Clerical Skills

GIS Knowledge

Education

Completion of eight (8) semester hours in engineering or related fields

120 hours from an accredited technical or vocational school

Tools

CADD

GIS System

Job description

Responsible technical and clerical engineering and/or GIS work on assigned departmental projects.

• Produces engineering and survey drawings Public Works Projects and/or GIS Data and Maps.
• Files and updates atlas, maps, GIS data and maps and project drawings, specifications, original drawing and blueprint for the Public Works department
• Assists engineers in engineering take offs and cost estimates
• Provides translating services to the public
• Conducts field inspections as assigned to verify Right-of-Way compliance as well as Right-of-Way deficiencies
• Provides the public with Atlas and/or GIS information
• Answers telephones, take messages as needed
• Handles complaint calls for Street repairs, Sidewalk repairs, Curb & gutter repairs, Sanitary Sewer stoppages, Storm Water stoppages, and Street Light outages, as well as other issues associated with Public Works
• Updates Control Data in the Storm Water Utility (SWU) system for correct billing cycle
• Drafts plans and/or GIS data in computer
• Produces drawing in CADD and/or GIS System
• Performs related work as required

• One (1) year full-time experience in engineering or architectural drafting, surveying, inspection, or GIS
• Completion of eight (8) semester hours from an accredited college or university OR 120 hours from an accredited technical or vocational school in above areas may substitute for experience
• Partial year may be prorated
• Valid Driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs related work as required

• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

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 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)must be submitted with the application.