Engineering Technician II (Construction - Structures)(Job Id 2318)

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 $97,323.20 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. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

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 May 9, 2024 (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 May 9, 2024.

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.

* 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

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 peremploy@cityofomaha.org.

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: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: peremploy@cityofomaha.org