Engineering Technician II

Citrus County Government; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Citrus County Government is seeking a field inspector to assess major and minor infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with plans and regulations. The role involves data collection, daily reports, and public interaction about roadway conditions and the Pavement Management Program.

The position requires strong communication, data skills, and computer proficiency, with a focus on safety and coordination with county staff. Full-time field work with travel around Citrus County is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2+ years in customer service or public-facing roles.
• 2+ years in data collection, entry, or reporting using spreadsheets.
• Civil Engineering or road construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects County construction projects for plans and specs compliance.
• Maintains daily construction logs and data collection.
• Reviews plans and recommends changes for non-compliance.
• Responds to public inquiries about roadway conditions and Pavement Management Program.
• Operates county vehicles and adheres to safety policies.
• Coordinates with staff and attends meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Public-facing communication

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FEMA NIMS IS-100.c / IS-700.b certification

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

General Description

This is a technical position that involves performing inspections of major and minor infrastructure projects to include the construction of roads, stormwater drainage systems, and transportation elements of potable water and sanitary systems in order to ensure compliance with construction and environmental standards, ordinances, and law. This position also involves interacting with the public to respond to questions regarding roadway conditions and the County's Pavement Management Program. This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines: reports progress of major activities through construction daily reports and periodic conferences and meetings.

Benefits

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here:

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Essential Functions

• Full-time, field position and requires frequent travel around Citrus County. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Inspects minor County construction projects to ensure conformity with construction plans and adherence to applicable regulations and specifications.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Reviews construction plans and documents, making recommendations for appropriate changes in area of non-compliance.
• Performs construction site investigations and maintains daily construction log reports.
• Evaluates road conditions.
• Investigates and prepares corrective action plan/report on citizen complaints.
• Performs data collection tasks such as roadway core boring, survey field data collection, traffic data collection, asset inventory, and other data collection as necessary.
• Inputs data into various software programs to update and maintains county asset information.
• Measures and confirms all pay items and reviews material list data for conformance.
• Maintains files and records systems in paper and electronic format.
• Addresses questions by phone, email, or in person.
• Responds to citizen inquiries related to roadway conditions and the County’s Pavement Management Program, providing accurate information and guidance in a courteous and professional manner.
• Attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Graduate/GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in customer service or public-facing roles, demonstrating effective communication and the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Two (2) years of experience in data collection, entry, or reporting using spreadsheets or other software tools.
• Experience in the field of Civil Engineering and road construction is preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and computing percentages, ratios, and proportions. Ability to perform computations such as slopes, grades, etc. related to roadway and drainage design and construction.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, and twisting.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasional simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and working in darkness.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

Benefits Package

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

• Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.

Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit myFRS.com for more details.

Other Benefits

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click here.