Engineering CADD Technician II - Public Works Department Regulatory Division

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 202402713
Department: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 09/26/2024
Closing Date: 10/24/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking
The starting salary range for this position is $25.31 - $29.11 depending on qualifications
Responsible technical work performing engineering drafting and/or civil engineering drafting and design of plans for construction and maintenance projects of the Public Works Department. Engineering CADD Technician II requires advanced level AutoCAD 3D Map and/or a combination of AutoCAD and G.I.S. experience and includes additional responsibilities as noted under the essential responsibilities of this position. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Reviews and interprets drainage improvement design.
• May be required to retrieve field data for design purposes.
• Updates the City Infrastructure Map as necessary.
• Reads and interprets engineering plans; legal descriptions; plats and right-of-way maps; profiles; topographic maps; as-built drawings.
• Operates personal computer systems/programs to reduce and plot field survey information and to make and verify computations.
• Maintains accurate and legible notes and files for assigned design projects.
• Works with the Division Manger to establish and manage the CAD standards for layers, blocks, drawing naming and file distribution.
• Makes recommendations of processes and procedures related to oversight and maintenance of the CAD Mapping System.
• Acts as a liaison between Public Works and consulting engineering firms and/or construction firms related to the mapping of Public Works infrastructure.
• Coordinates the inclusion of survey field data collected by other Public Works Department Divisions into the Public Works infrastructure maps.
• Coordinates field inspections to verify and/or gather field data using land surveying methods and instrumentation to ensure the accuracy of the data.
• Coordinates with Public Works staff for residential site plans approved for construction for the inclusion of the building footprints into Public Works infrastructure maps.
• Utilization of GeoExpress software to create an Aerial mosaic file.
• Write scripts using Feature Manipulation software for data translation from CAD to GIS.
• Works with the Division Manger to establish a schema for a Public Works infrastructure GIS.
• Collaborate with the Division Manger to establish and manage GIS Data, including but not limited to Feature data sets, feature classes, domains, subtypes, and symbology.
• Utilization of ArcMap and Catalog for the development and maintenance of GIS data and maps.
• Enters data containing technical terminology.
• Researches and retrieves records. Conducts statistical comparisons of information.
• Reads and interprets survey plats, topographic maps, construction layouts, record drawings, etc. and coordinates their inclusion into Public Works and Utility Department infrastructure maps.
• Coordinate directly with the Utility Information Systems Division to manage common infrastructure assets and attribute data.
• May assist and provide back-up to the Public Works Department Scada Network and System.
• Works during emergency situations as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by college-level course work in AutoCAD drafting and design required. Requires a combination of five (5) years' AutoCAD drafting and design experience or a combination of five (5) years AutoCAD drafting and design experience that includes at least one (1) year of G.I.S Data/ArcMap experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record.
• The Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 3D Map Design Software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
• Knowledge of ArcMap and G.I.S. Software preferred.
• Knowledge of City stormwater drainage system.
• Knowledge of estimating, general reports, and swale upgrade installation.
• Knowledge of the City and department's policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of engineering and surveying computations and terminology.
• Knowledge of general infrastructure construction specifications and design plans.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and field survey techniques.
• Knowledge of general construction specifications and blueprints.
• Knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry with the ability to make moderately complex engineering computations accurately.
• Skill in the use of the engineering transit level and GPS.
• Advanced skills in the use of AutoCAD 3D Map and plotting equipment.
• Skill in the utilization of ArcMap and G.I.S. Software preferred.
• Ability to operate basic surveying instruments and perform calculations relative to land surveying.
• Ability to address multiple demands and meet deadlines; adapt to interruptions, equipment failures, unusual demands, or changing priorities.
• Ability to prepare written technical reports.
• Ability to read and understand City maps.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve data from a computer.
• Ability to maintain digital files and records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, public employees, and officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands with dexterity to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave:
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days :
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time:
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan:
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insurance
The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have college-level course work in AutoCAD drafting and design?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a clean driving history?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a combination of five (5) years' AutoCAD drafting and design experience or a combination of five (5) years AutoCAD drafting and design experience that includes at least one (1) year of G.I.S Data/ArcMap experience?

• Yes
• No

06
Please list any certifications that you have that relate to this position.
Required Question