PRACTICE APPLICATION FOR LE ACADEMIES - Engineering Technician Trainee Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakelandfl/jobs/newprint/4700994) Apply  PRACTICE APPLICATION FOR LE ACADEMIES - Engineering Technician Trainee Salary $0.00 Hourly Location Lakeland, FL Job Type Seasonal Job Number 3835 Department GM-Train & Workforce Develop 2091500000 Opening Date 10/22/2024 Closing Date 11/1/2024 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit NA + Description + Benefits GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS ONLY CURRENT STUDENTS OF THE LAKELAND ELECTRIC ACADEMIES AT TENOROC HIGH SCHOOL & TRAVISS TECHNICAL ACADEMY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PRACTICE APPLICATION. This entry-level engineering work involves learning and performing routine engineering tasks and assisting engineering staff or other professionals in engineering, statistical work, mathematical, contract and construction support, or various other utility-related tasks. This position receives training and performs various technical office and field work in support of City engineering-related activities. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or senior engineering technicians and checked upon completion to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Lakeland Electric) + Manages a service area with lower-level projects under supervision. + Designs lighting applications, creates work orders, and inspects contractor work under supervision. + Learns basic procedures of using Computer Aided Design Software of the Department’s choice to produce maps, drawings, charts, graphs, and related documents. + Enters data into processing devices using procedures designated by engineers, planners and others. + Runs programs or executes procedures to obtain the necessary output in proper format. + Learns to use various software applications to create presentations, collect data, calculate statistical averages, statistical trends, rates of change, and percentages, and plot technical data. + Prepares cost estimates and invoices for customers. + Prepares distribution design based on load data and customer needs. + Performs field checks to verify that electrical conduit and hardware are installed per plans. + Provides Development Review Team (DRT) comments for new projects. + Must be able to attend meetings at locations other than primary work location. + Ability to complete training on the job, college, classroom, and other training as required. + Ability to complete seminar-type classes as may be identified by the Designated Supervisor, approved by the Division Manager, and subject to course availability. + Keeps an up-to-date project list to assist in load forecasting. + Records Redline and lighting installations into GIS. + Maintains the service engineering mailbox and voicemail. + May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. + Position designated as Mission Critical by Department Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Water Utilities) + Collects and organizes data for use and analysis by higher-level technicians or engineers. + Assists in preparing routine reports, forecasts, studies, legal descriptions, memos, letters, and related activities. + Learns basic procedures for using Computer-Aided Design Software of the Department's choosing to produce maps, drawings, charts, graphs, and related documents. + Enter data into processing devices using procedures designated by engineers, planners, and others; run programs or execute procedures to obtain the necessary output in the proper format. + Learns to use various software applications to create presentations, collect data, calculate statistical averages, statistical trends, rates of change, percentages, and plot technical data. + Assists with the preparation of cost estimates. + Learns to use the City's GIS Software and provides maps as the Department requires. + Learns to read, understand, and interpret plans, legal property descriptions, specifications, technical reports, and engineering drawings. + Assists with maintaining an efficient filing and records system. + Assists with procuring goods and services from various vendors. + May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. + Position designated as Mission Critical by Department Director. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: + Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) + High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + If the applicant does not have sixty (60) hours of accredited college courses in a degree-seeking program, he or she must complete no less than six (6) semester hours of college coursework each year until the requirement is met. + Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) college majors are preferred. + May be required to complete seminar type courses as may be identified by the Designated Supervisor and approved by the Division Manager and subject to course availability. + May be required to pass and maintain qualification for: + Respiratory Protection Physical. + Pulmonary Function. + Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s). + May be required to maintain asbestos certification. + Must maintain City driving privileges and must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. + Must maintain a valid telephone number. + Must be able to attend meetings at locations other than primary work location. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES + Knowledge of and familiarity with personal computers, including software applications, computer input/output terminals, microfiche machines, calculators, survey equipment, and other technical devices. + Knowledge of basic drafting techniques, mathematics, and statistics. + Ability to perform basic research. + Ability to understand, follow, and transmit oral and written instructions. + Ability to perform routine technical computations, make estimates, compile statistical information, and perform analysis. + Ability to be a self-starter, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and team player and to carry out assignments independently and with minimal supervision. + Ability to assist in testing programs. + Ability to learn methods and procedures of cost estimates and evaluations against actual estimates. + Ability to assist while learning to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously while remaining flexible as needed. + Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, consultants, other utilities, City employees, and the general public. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public through oral and written communication. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: (Lakeland Electric) + Knowledge of and familiarity with Maximo, UMS, and Designer software. + Knowledge and familiarity with Electric Distribution Systems. + Knowledge and familiarity with electric distribution systems. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Requires manual labor that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force regularly routine keyboard operations, and operating City vehicles. + Work may include fieldwork as required at various job sites as well as performing job duties in an office, water/wastewater plant, pump stations, pump houses, manholes, vaults, or an outside environment exposed to the elements and traffic. + The job risks exposure to extreme noise levels, dust, pollen, bright/dim light, extreme hot/cold, wet/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 email 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 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. 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. Agency City of Lakeland, Civil Service Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801 Phone (863)834-8790 Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices