What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician II - Design position at 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.
For the Design Division :
Must be highly proficient in AutoCAD and have experience with Civil 3D (now AEC Collection).
Experience setting up, modifying and producing finished plan set packages.
Experience with ArcGIS and Microstation preferred.
Design software, hardware and technology management experience preferred.
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; eighteen 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 6, 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 6, 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.
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
Salary : $71,677 - $99,278
