Engineering Technician II - Const - Permit Coord

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Omaha is seeking an Engineering Technician II for supervising construction projects. This position demands extensive engineering expertise and supervisory experience, overseeing project compliance, documentation, and team coordination. Candidates with a strong background in civil engineering or construction management are encouraged to apply for this full-time role offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Health insurance including dental and vision

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Eight years of sub-professional engineering experience, with three years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction may substitute for four years of experience.
• Ability to operate standard or customized computer software as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, renovation, and maintenance projects.
• Prepare contracts and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Participate in the evaluation of requirements and design of construction projects.

Skills

Supervision

Construction management

Engineering drafting techniques

Project management

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

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Recruiting & Training Coordinator at the City of Omaha

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature Of Work

This is advanced sub-professional supervisory and technical engineering work performed in the field, a laboratory, or office. Employees are responsible for supervising, coordinating, inspecting and providing assistance on new construction, renovation, and maintenance projects.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school graduation or its equivalent AND Eight (8) years of sub-professional engineering or construction management experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Bachelors degree in civil engineering or construction management/engineering may be substituted for four (4) years of sub-professional engineering or construction experience.

Special Qualifications

Must be able to drive or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the city during the course of the workday.

Pay Range: $71,676.80 with step increases to $99,278.40 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by July 8th, 2025 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by July 8th, 2025.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks

Knowledge of construction principles and practices, materials used, and tools and equipment common to the construction industry

Knowledge of engineering drafting techniques

Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and codes governing public and private construction work

Knowledge of soil, concrete, and asphalt testing procedures

Knowledge of current construction materials and labor costs

Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software

Ability to plan and supervise the work of a group of subordinates

Ability to perform precise survey work, perform engineering computations, and reduce field notes

Ability to prepare, interpret, and review engineering plans blueprints and specifications

Ability to understand oral or written instructions

Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public

Ability to sit or stand from 51 to 75% of the time and to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, push, pull, lift, and type up to 25% of the time

Ability to move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds up to 33% of the time, objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time, and lighter objects from 67 to 100% of the time

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Oversees and participates in the evaluation of requirements, the design of construction projects, and the preparation of project specifications, plans, and cost estimates

Prepares and administers contracts for the construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation of bridges, sewers, sidewalks, streets, or City owned facilities corresponding with other divisions and private entities

Schedules and facilitates pre-construction meetings with contractors, representatives of utility companies, and members of other City divisions to coordinate work, resolve problems, and disseminate information

Supervises the inspection and construction of assigned projects

Participates in the development and implementation of construction standards and specifications

Verifies completion of projects by on-site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications

Prepares punch list, submits to contractor, and ensures the Certificate of Completion is received

Compares test data with established standards to ensure that materials and workmanship comply with those standards

Prepares cost estimates and payment documentation and approves payment to contractors

Prioritizes schedules, assigns and supervises division personnel in the completion of construction, maintenance, inspection projects or drafting duties, and special projects such as snow removal

Plans, develops, and schedules training sessions, maintains attendance records, and assists in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures

Maintains inventories and inventory records of equipment and materials, oversees equipment maintenance, determines the needs of each for assigned maintenance operations or projects, and recommends purchases to keep stock at adequate levels

Coordinates title searches and field surveys

Administers residential street and sidewalk rehabilitation and inspection programs

Receives and resolves complaints from the public

Provides information to the public and all interested parties regarding the progress of assigned projects

Reviews and recommends all construction plans, specifications, and bidding documents prepared by architects and engineers to verify standards and techniques meet City standards

Provides technical assistance and cost estimates to division manager in the preparation of budgets for proposed projects

Prepares documentation for change orders, submits to contractor, and reviews with administration

Verifies pay applications for accuracy and completeness and submits to administration for approval and payment

Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

The following essential functions are specific to the designated division:

Parking and Mobility Division: Prepares and administers agreements, contracts, and permitting processes for the usage of public right-of-way, performing all necessary actions to obtain appropriate approvals, communicates with elected officials, other City Departments, Public Works Divisions, private entities, and the public.

Researches, drafts, and recommends changes to the Omaha Municipal Code for right-of-way use, permitting processes, and mobility initiatives.

Sewer Maintenance Division: Coordinates and oversees the inspection and assessment of material condition and other technical data pertaining to the sewer collection system and provides recommendations on priority and repair/refurbishment.

Supervises the work of support staff; participates in continuous process improvements, and assists in providing technical guidance, coaching and mentoring.

Manages the performance of technical activities for programmatic operation and maintenance of the City of Omaha wastewater collection system

Manages contracts and special projects for the Sewer Maintenance Division, including but not limited to: planning, prioritization, scheduling and coordination of contracts and work activities associated with collection system rehabilitation and professional services for data collection and technical evaluations of the sewer collection system.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org

Email: [e-mail]

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