Engineering Technician (Development Services)

City-of-Fort-Lauderdale,-Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Services Department's Urban Engineering Division in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Engineering Technician to review residential and commercial building plans, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal codes. The role includes overseeing the City's permit process and responding to public inquiries while conducting inspections for conformance with approved plans.

Ideal candidates will have at least a year of relevant experience, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Six months of additional training in Engineering or Construction.
• One year of Engineering or Construction experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Veterans’ Preference requires DD214 and service-connected disability documents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate construction plans and calculations for compliance with codes and standards.
• Assist engineers and project managers with segments of complex projects.
• Perform inspections of new construction and existing improvements for code compliance.
• Provide written directives for issuing permits for residential and commercial construction.
• Answer questions from the public, builders, developers, architects, and engineers about codes and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain written reports, plan reviews, inspections, and actions taken.
• Respond to inquiries on drainage, utilities, and other engineering matters.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate plans for design compliance.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

The Development Services Department's Urban Engineering Division seeks an Engineering Technician.

They will examine plans and specifications to verify they meet local, state, and federal codes and regulations. They will oversee the City's permit process by evaluating applications and responding to customer questions. And they will also conduct inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure they meet approved plans, specifications, codes, and relevant regulations.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate construction plans, specifications, and calculations for both residential and commercial building construction to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Assist engineers and project managers with segments of complex projects by reviewing limited aspects of such projects.
• Perform inspections of new construction and existing improvements to verify compliance with codes and regulations.
• Provide written directives for issuing permits for residential and commercial construction.
• Answer questions from the public, builders, developers, architects, and engineers about codes ordinances and engineering standards.
• Prepare and maintain written reports, records of plan reviews, inspections, and actions taken.
• Respond to inquiries from the public concerning drainage, utilities, and other engineering-related matters.
• Collaborate with other building staff to evaluate plans for design compliance.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
2. Six (6) months of additional related training (Engineering, Construction)
3. One (1) year of Engineering or Construction experience.
4. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or training.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

6. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. AutoCAD and ArcGIS software experience

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination, and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.