Engineering Technician

Salary: $48,025.00 - $59,347.00 Annually
Location : Suffolk, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03571
Department: PUBLIC WORKS-ROADWAY MNT
Opening Date: 09/27/2024
Closing Date: 10/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general supervision, performs advanced para professional engineering and drafting work Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in ensuring that necessary work and accompanying paperwork is performed in a timely manner. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with developers, contractors, and the general public. Reports to the Division Manager depending on the department assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Essential Job Functions

• Investigates complaints from the general public pertaining to departmental services or programs, or refers to appropriate official.
• Assists the general public and consultants with locating file information, maps, etc.
• Assists in creating and maintaining department filing system and maintains accurate and current records for private site and engineering plans, including electronic files.
• Assists consulting/private engineers, land developers and the general public in obtaining information regarding existing or proposed water, sewer, and stormwater and roadway facilities within the City of Suffolk.
• Assists in maintaining a log of department's fixed assets (i.e. accepted sewer and water mains, sanitary sewer pump stations & the land and easements associated with the pump stations and mains, subdivision streets and related infrastructure, as well as stormwater management facilities).
• Assists departmental staff in preparing public presentations to the City Council and community organizations.
• Performs engineering and GIS related activities and drafting work for the Public Utilities or Public Works Department and other City departments.
• May review and field inspects stormwater infrastructure.
• May provide detailed monitoring reports and assists the Public Works Engineering Division staff.
• May locate physical stormwater features and verifies as-builts using GPS technology as part of field surveying.
• May conduct field sampling and monitoring of stormwater runoff and maintains data base.
• May Import, export and post processes collected data using the GPS Unit, GIS software and other computer equipment.
• May review plans for the location of stormwater features.
• May assist in the maintenance of the impervious surface inventory.
• May review engineering and bond estimates
• May assist with Erosion and Sediment Control inspections.
• May assist in reviewing private development plans for the extension of sanitary sewer and water systems.
• May assist in preparing information and comments on the various Land Use Applications submitted as they pertain to the Department of Public Utilities available sewer and water facilities.
• May answer any questions that may arise from assisting Engineers, Planners and Land Developers pertaining to departmental policy, procedures and location of available water and sewer facilities.
• May review cost estimates submitted to the Department pertaining to the appropriateness of said costs based on a history of construction costs collected for recent projects.
• May review major and minor subdivision plats and easements.
• May review Bond Reduction requests submitted to the Construction Manager and the Construction Inspector assigned to the project, decides on the amount of reduction to the Performance Bond the Department will consider.
• May assist in acquiring right-of-way and easements for utility projects.
• May assist in locating physical water and sewer structures and verifies as-builts using GPS technology.
• May import, export, and post processes collected data using GPS equipment, GIS software and other computer equipment.
• May assist in evaluating the availability of water and sewer connections and the applicability of providing premise set-up in the City's utility billing system.
• Reviews applications for Flow Certificate and flow assurance letters and Right-of-Way permits.
• Prepares portable equipment forms and other documents for Health Department approval. prepares reports for land use permits.
• Reviews plats and performance bond estimates.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from a two-year college or technical school with major course work in civil engineering or a related field, and 3 to 5 years of experience in civil engineering, water and sewer utilities, surveying or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid driver's license; in addition, for the Department of Public Works, a DCR E&S Certification.
Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to design and construction of public works and utilities facilities.
• Knowledge of municipal engineering objectives, purposes, methods and practices.
• Knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the procedures, methods and techniques of preparing bid specifications.
• Knowledge of federal, State and local laws, regulations and codes governing municipal public works and utilities construction and design.
• Knowledge of State and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to new construction.
• Knowledge of modern building construction practices, materials, and equipment, and of the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.
• Skilled in the use of engineering, drafting and surveying equipment and tools.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
• Ability to read a variety of reports, letters and memos, site plans, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including engineering and legal terminology.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply the theories of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints and engineering specifications, and GIS mapping and databases.
• Ability to adapt engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of public works and utilities facilities.
• Ability to perform moderately difficult computations and prepare engineering cost estimates.
• Ability to lay out and supervise public works engineering projects.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;
Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.
Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
Holidays
Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance Program
Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.
Worker's Compensation
Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.
Pay Days
Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit Union
A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal Services
Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public Services
Services available in the Human Resources Department.
Alternative Work Schedule For some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a graduate from a two year technical school with course work in Civil Engineering or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04
Describe your years of experience in Civil Engineering, transportation or a related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 5 years

05
Do you have previous experience reviewing site plans?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have any previous experience with the use of GPS field equipment?

• Yes
• No

07
Describe your years of experience using GIS software.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 5 years

Required Question