Engineering Technician I or II - Water Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakelandfl/jobs/newprint/4813285) Apply  Engineering Technician I or II - Water Salary $55,702.40 - $104,436.80 Annually Location Lakeland, FL Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 302815-02 Department Water Utilities Division WDAdministrative 1501210000 Opening Date 01/30/2025 Closing Date 2/13/2025 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit NA + Description + Benefits + Questions GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS The highly skilled technical work involves performing and/or assisting Engineers and other professionals in various complex engineering, statistical and mathematical tasks. Work also involves using computer input/output terminals, desktop computers, calculators, survey equipment, and other technical devices. Work may involve mentoring lower-level employees. Work is performed according to general instructions from a supervisor and is sometimes checked for quality, accuracy, and completeness. This posting reflects the essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for Water Utilities Engineering Tech II; however, applicants may view the complete job description for Water Utilities Engineering Tech I on the City of Lakeland's employment page. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Proposes and evaluates new designs and construction methods. + Maintains current, comparative cost data on designs, methods, projects, and equipment; when required, will assist in evaluating vendor proposals. + Performs construction liaison, orders miscellaneous materials and equipment, expedites deliveries, and verifies that record drawings are maintained during construction. + Assists in preparing and monitoring the section and/or division budget. + Develops and maintains schedules for major projects and effects improvements in schedules. + Plans and designs complex water or wastewater services within established guidelines under the general guidance of an Engineer. + Assembles and compiles technical data on many different forms or in a special format for use and analysis internally and for submittal to government agencies. + Enters engineering and mathematical data into processing devices using exacting procedures as designated and runs programs or executes complex procedures to obtain the necessary optimal output in proper format. + Develops and administers moderately complex technical construction projects. + Coordinates with developers, contractors, and internal customers + Prepares detailed cost estimates for water and/or wastewater projects + Familiar with Sunshine 811 system and assists with maintaining service territory boundaries + Accesses and utilizes the City’s customer Service account management software and workflow management systems + Performs field-related work with contractors for project management. + Performs field GPS survey work to verify existing or newly installed assets. + Operates various computer-aided engineering design programs or tools, produces work orders, and supports GIS drawings for utility construction projects. + Performs detailed engineering designs under the guidance of an Engineer. + Prepares detailed cost estimates. + Perform drafting for complex designs using AutoCAD (Engineering and Wastewater Collection). + Develop location maps of water and wastewater facilities, and other specialty maps as may be required using ArcMap (Engineering and Wastewater Collection). + Develops and produces presentation graphics materials for project design. + Maintains an efficient filing and records system for projects from initiation to project close out. + Assists in preparing complex forecasts, studies, technical reports, legal descriptions, memorandums, letters, and related items. + Calculates statistical averages, cumulative and rolling averages, statistical trends, rates of change, percentages, conductor sag, pulling or stringing tensions, etc., and tabulates, plots, and formats the results. + Coordinates the work of lower-level staff. + May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. + Position is designated as Mission Critical. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: + May assist in operating and testing water utilities equipment, performing pollution control testing, conducting survey work, and participating in other testing programs. + Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) Engineering Tech I: + Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a Science-related field. + Three (3) years of experience in mathematical, technical, or related work. Engineering Tech II: + Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a Science-related field. + Eight (8) years of progressively complex experience in mathematical, technical, or related work, including three (3) years of experience with municipal water and waste-water piping systems, materials, and installation practices. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must maintain City driving privileges and must possess a valid driver’s license. + Must maintain a valid telephone number. + Must be able to attend meetings at locations other than primary work location. + May be required to pass and maintain quality for: + Respiratory Protection Physical. + Pulmonary Function. + Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s). + May be required to maintain asbestos certification. + Certification by the Florida Association of Cadastral Mappers as a Certified Cadastral Mapper may be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES + Knowledge of and complete familiarity with personal computers, computer input/output terminals, microfiche machines, calculators, and other technical data-processing devices. + Extensive knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), and other engineering-specific computer software (Engineering and Wastewater Collection). + Extensive knowledge of practices, procedures, standards, and methods used in office and field engineering work in conjunction with utility or water system design or application. + Extensive knowledge of the materials and equipment used in construction, operation, and maintenance of utility system. + Knowledge of basic engineering theory. + Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. + Knowledge of mathematics and statistics. + Considerable knowledge of applicable technical and safety codes. + Knowledge of engineering theory, practices, standards, national safety codes, and methods used in office and field engineering to design and construct water utilities facilities. + Knowledge of Lakeland’s water utilities service territory, underground and plant construction standards, the Subdivision and Commercial Development Policy, Department of Environmental Regulation, US EPA, and American Water Works Association rules and procedures, Ten State Standards for both water and wastewater and the Customer Service Information System. + Ability to assist other professionals in various complex statistical and/or other types of utility-related analysis. + Ability to perform engineering calculations required in performing daily duties. + Ability to understand and extract pertinent information from technical data or reports. + Ability to demonstrate advanced research skills. + Ability to use portable measuring meters and survey equipment, and perform engineering and surveying calculations. + Ability to use survey equipment. + Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings, and prepare reports. + Ability to develop and maintain an effective filing system. + Ability to understand, follow, and transmit complex oral and written instructions. + Ability to perform difficult technical computations, estimate, and compile statistical and other data types. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public. + Ability to direct the work activities of subordinate technicians or students as required. + Ability to perform some manual labor. + Ability and the willingness to demonstrate proper supervisory skills + Ability to evaluate subordinate personnel performance and provide guidance where needed + Ability to develop and interpret as-built drawings + Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public through oral and written communication. + Ability to carry out assignments independently and with minimum supervision. + Thorough knowledge of materials used in water resource systems. + Ability to coordinate all steps developers require to obtain and clear permits (Engineering). + Ability to operate GPS/GIS inventory equipment. + Ability to design water and wastewater line extensions in compliance with city, county, and state specifications (Engineering). + Ability to supervise technicians of a lower classification. + Ability to review plans and communicate effectively with developers (Engineering and Wastewater Collection). WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Requires some manual labor work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force regularly, routine keyboard operations, and operation of City Vehicles. + Work may include fieldwork as required at various job sites, as well as performing job duties in an office, water or wastewater plant, pump stations, pump houses, manholes and vaults, and an outside environment exposed to the elements and traffic. + The job risks exposure to extreme noise levels, dust, pollen, bright/dim light, extreme cold and/or heat, wet or humid conditions, fumes, noxious odors, chemicals, sewage, confined spaces, and heights. + The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE City of Lakeland 2024 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.* Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. *NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768 Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 4.16% Employer 15.66% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.39% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family. Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities. Military Leave Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information). Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave. Leave of Absence Without Pay Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification. Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses. For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844. Suggestion Awards A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000. For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348. Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder) An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit. Uniforms/Equipment Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification. Parking Free while at work. Break Periods Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor. For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797. For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797. For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872. 01 Please indicate your highest level of education. + Less than a High School Diploma or GED + High School Diploma or GED + Some College - less than 30 credit hours + Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours + Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours + 90 Credit Hours + Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours + Master's Degree + Doctorate Degree 02 Please indicate your years of experience in mathematical, technical, or related work. + No experience + Some experience, but less than one year + At least one year, but less than three years + At least three years, but less than six years + At least six years, but less than nine years + Nine years or more 03 Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application. 04 Do you possess a vaild State of Florida Driver's License? + Yes + No 05 By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Lakeland, Civil Service Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801 Phone (863)834-8790 Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices