What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Clerk position at City of St. Petersburg?
This is a responsible clerical position providing support to the Water Resources Department’s Wastewater Maintenance Division. Work is conducted primarily in an office environment providing support to the division manager and supervisory staff related to the Wastewater Maintenance Division to include the budget process, contract management, technical writing, data entry, research, report generation, procurement of needed office and field operations supplies, and maintenance of the Division Manager’s engineering project files. Work frequently requires effective communication on the telephone and in writing with division staff, members of the public and other agencies.
Salary: $19.39 - $29.45 Hourly
Close Date: 05-08-2025 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Have six (6) months progressively responsible office experience in clerical and sub-professional engineering or environmental work in areas such as historical records search and maintenance, drafting, property assessment, contract preparation, surveying, graph, chart or map preparation, or public utilities activities.
- Be proficient in typing.
- Be proficient in the use of common business equipment and administrative support software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Can read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, survey notes, construction records, municipal codes, aerials, and zoning ordinances.
- Have previous experience and skill in the use of GIS software applications.
- Are familiar with Oracle eBusiness applications including iProcurement and WAM (Work & Asset Management).
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Salary : $19 - $29
