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Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

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SUMMARY

This is complex technical administrative and engineering support work.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished by its lack of direct supervisory responsibilities and by its lead-worker and technical and administrative duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment:

Assists degreed engineers in preparing long and short-range master plan studies.

Designs and prepares plans specifications and cost estimates for changes additions and deletions to engineering projects in accordance with standard procedures and methods established for the area of assignment. Prepares supporting documents related to engineering surveys and projects.

Prepares technical modifications to existing drawings maps and documents. Prepares as built drawings on new and established services or facilities. Prepares detailed finished design drawings.

Prepares construction drawings sketches cost estimates and work orders and works with customers contractors and developers on facilities plans.

Reviews private development and/or city plans for conformance to codes and standards; monitors developer extensions to completion; works to insure that standards are met before city or utility acceptance through coordination with others.

Conducts field inspections of construction work and ensures projects are in compliance with all standards and regulations established for the project.

Prepares field surveys and notes regarding customer/citizen property equipment and facilities.

Monitors and documents new construction progress in writing and photographically.

Assembles and correlates data and prepares routine reports needed for operations control.

Develops and maintains databases for drawings manuals records and photos. Prepares appropriate reports from database.

Provides administrative and technical support on construction maintenance and repair projects.

Verifies information and permits for utility public works and transportation service applications and responds to related public inquiries.

Responds to reports of pollutants; investigates identifies and traces to source. Assists in coordinating clean up.

Coordinates activities with contractors city departments and state and federal regulatory agencies.

Responds to public inquiries on projects and provides technical information to other agencies.

Provides technical and training assistance for lower level Technical Support Specialists.

Maintains currency in work processes and procedures computer software and hardware and other tools used in the routine accomplishment of work tasks.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment:

Assist department staff and other departments in special projects as assigned.

Assists with annual budget preparation.

Performs data mapping complex data extraction and analysis.

Coordinates drawing transmittal/receipt from outside engineering firms and contractors.

Assembles electronically produced bid packages for department.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree from an accredited college or university or vocational degree with major course work in a technical or engineering specialty relevant to the needs of the hiring department and four (4) years of engineering tech or other technical experience relevant to the needs of the department that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities or

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six (6) years of engineering tech or other technical experience relevant to the needs of the department that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities

or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver License required.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Depending on area of assignment:

Through knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry and its application to engineering computations.

Extensive knowledge and associated skills used with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software equipment and materials and ability to produce professional quality finished engineering drawings sketches and charts. Specific software may vary depending on area of assignment.

Knowledge of rules regulations policies and procedures applicable to utilities public works and/or transportation.

Knowledge of federal state and local laws codes ordinances and standards incidental to municipal and utility engineering and development.

Knowledge of real property legal descriptions and right-of-way acquisitions.

Knowledge of construction standards and specifications methods and materials used to construct and operate electric water or wastewater utility systems stormwater systems and roads and highways.

Working knowledge of Geographic Information and Mapping Systems (GIS) as it is utilized within assigned division or department.

Working knowledge of databases spreadsheets word processing and computer utilities and operating systems.

Ability to perform complex technical engineering computations analyze technical data and complete technical assignments.

Ability to interpret and utilize legal descriptions in routine completion of work.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors subordinates contractors engineers property owners and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on area of assignment:

Work may require physical strength agility and dexterity to safely perform all essential job functions including the ability to lift carry push or pull 50 pounds without assistance and to stand kneel and stoop.

Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders.

Must communicate orally see physical surroundings listen hear others respond to oral commands and demonstrate good communication skills.

Must be able to perform sedentary work on an uninterrupted basis.

On call work outside of business hours is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Depending on area of assignment:

Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

Work may require performance of duties in extreme heat and confined areas.

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions

Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels.

May be required to attend designated training either on-the-job or course-work.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like on-site tness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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