Engineering Aide III

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is responsible technical and supervisory work in the performance of land survey and related engineering work in the field or office. Work involves either the responsibility of acting as crew chief of a survey party which performs pre-construction land surveys or performing engineering investigations and inspections of contracted construction projects. An incumbent in this classification exercises considerable independence in the performance of the duties and receives general guidance from a superior.

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.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management/engineering OR Associate's degree in engineering or construction AND two (2) years of work experience in sub-professional engineering, land surveying, drafting, or construction inspection OR Four (4) years of experience in sub-professional engineering, land surveying, drafting, or construction inspection.

Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license.

Pay Range: $58,718.40 with step increases to $82,617.60 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 March 5, 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 March 5, 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 the methods, techniques, nomenclature, symbols, tools, and equipment used in land survey and inspection work
• Skill in negotiating with agents of contracting companies, utility companies, and governmental entities when changes to projects plans are needed
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to perform precise survey measurements, make accurate computations, and reduce field notes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and specifications
• Ability to assign work and supervise subordinates
• Ability to coordinate and oversee field testing performed by private contractors or other agencies
• 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 stand and walk from 76 to 100% of the time; climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and type from 26 to 50% of the time; and to reach, squat, crouch, crawl, lift, push, and pull up to 25% of the time
• Ability to move objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds up to 33% of the time; objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time; and objects of lesser weight 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.

• Supervises and participates in survey work and staking to establish construction sites and compile estimated construction costs
• Facilitates weekly meetings with contractors to discuss each weeks projects, using notes from the meetings as project schedules
• Participates in and oversees the work of representatives of consulting engineering companies
• Inspects construction work to ensure compliance with plans, standards, and safety regulations
• Acts as liaison with other divisions of the Public Works Department and with representatives from construction companies and other entities to negotiate construction changes as needed
• Maintains accurate records, photographs, and sketches during construction and through completion to ensure quality control and to enable the accurate compilation of billing and approval of payments
• Proofreads and corrects plans prior to construction
• Assists in developing contracts and cost estimates for construction projects
• Designs and drafts plans and specifications for routine projects
• Provides construction information to representatives from private businesses, counties, utilities, governmental agencies, and members of the general public
• 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 employment@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: employment@cityofomaha.org