Engineering Aide III

City of Dayton•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects within the City's jurisdiction to ensure that work conforms to plans, specifications and standards. Responsibilities include working from city, state and private engineering firms' drawings and be in close contact with contractors and city work crews to ensure that quality work is performed. The Engineering Aide III will be required to resolve minor construction problems that are not covered by plans and specifications and work as a liaison between City engineers, contractors and architects.

Requirements

Must meet one of the following requirements: 1. Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND have 4 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting; OR 2. High school diploma or G.E.D. AND have 8 years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, at time of appointment, and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Engineering Aide II and be in a current pay grade below 124 (Wage), 29 (Clerical), or equivalent.
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment.