Engineering Technician

The City of Urbandale has an opening for an Engineering Technician that I would like to advertise to your student/alumni base.

Attached is the posting. Link to the Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/urbandale

Summary: Under the general direction of Assistant Director of Engineering, performs a variety of skilled drafting and surveying to produce engineering maps, plans and drawings of public infrastructure improvements, and to inspect public works projects for compliance with construction specifications and public works standards.

To view the complete job description, and to apply online, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/urbandale . Application deadline is September 8, 2016.

CITY OF URBANDALE invites applications for the position of: Engineering Technician

SALARY: $23.33 - $35.00 Hourly $1,866.62 - $2,800.00 Biweekly $48,532.00 - $72,800.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 08/18/16 CLOSING DATE: 09/08/16 11:59 PM SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under the general direction of Assistant Director of Engineering, performs a variety of skilled drafting and surveying to produce engineering maps, plans and drawings of public infrastructure improvements, and to inspect public works projects for compliance with construction specifications and public works standards. ROUTINE JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Designs and prepares drawings or other illustrative materials of existing/new improvements and other utilities using notes made in the field, photographs or maps. • Catalogs and files construction plans, plat books, maps, deed and easement reference books from work orders and field inspection notes.  Scans all construction plans for archive.  Maintains databases of electronic scanned files, maps, and aerial photographs. • Reviews construction plans, plats and cost estimates submitted by consulting engineers/contractors and utilities to ensure conformance with established requirements. • Maintains and updates GIS base mapping to facilitate mapping and asset management of City infrastructure and to organize and manage electronic file structure. • Utilizes global positioning system to locate City infrastructure systems such as sanitary sewer, storm sewer, signs and fiber optics. • Gathers and provides information to contractors, consultants, city employees/departments, and the public, including as-built drawings, aerial photographs, easements, right-of-way information, and utility locations. • Responsible for the inspection and construction administration of all engineering projects including, but not limited to: paving (streets, parking lots, drive ways and sidewalks), sanitary sewer, storm sewer, grading, water main and drainage structures to insure compliance with construction specifications and approved plans. • Enforces compliance with construction specifications and public works standards.  Responds to inquiries and assists contractors and sub-contractors regarding applicable compliance requirements. • Prepares and maintains complete project inspection records. • Creates special maps requested by departments on an as-needed basis. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or equivalent. • At least two (2) years of experience/education in engineering design or public works construction, or  two ( 2) years of field experience in construction, engineering or inspection, or  two (2) years of an equivalent combination. • Valid Iowa Drivers' License SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Civil Service testing process will consist of a phone interview, written test and onsite oral board interview. Those meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the phone interview phase. Those passing the phone interview with a minimum score of 70% or higher will be invited to take the written test. Those who meet the minimum passing score of 70% or higher on the written test will be invited to participate in the onsite oral board interview phase.  Those passing the interview phase with a score of 80% or higher will be placed on the certified list of candidates eligible for hire. Candidates qualified for testing will be notified of test dates as appropriate, via the governmentjobs.com email notifications. Pre-employment drug screen required. The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: Persons with disabilities must submit requests for ADA accommodations to the Human Resources Department, in writing, prior to the application deadline.   APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.urbandale.org 3600 86th St. Urbandale, IA 50322 515-331-6707 Position #16-Eng Tech-02 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN KK