Engineering Assistant I

City of Miami Beach•Miami Beach, FL

10d

About The Position

Performs responsible technical and clerical engineering and/or GIS work on assigned departmental projects. The role supports Public Works through engineering and survey drawing production, GIS data and map maintenance, engineering takeoffs and cost estimates, field inspections, public assistance, and updates to Storm Water Utility control data. The position also handles calls and complaints concerning Public Works services and performs related work as required. This is an essential City of Miami Beach employee position. The employee must maintain regular and punctual attendance and report to work as directed during an emergency. Applicants must document related work experience and keep their application information current; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in engineering or architectural drafting, surveying, inspection, or GIS; qualifying college or technical/vocational coursework may substitute for experience.
A valid driver's license.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press, the general public, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with City ethics and conflicts-of-interest policies; strong understanding of ethical behavior.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.
Applicants must detail related work experience on the application and maintain current work experience, education, certifications, and contact information in their NEOGOV profile.

Responsibilities

Produce engineering and survey drawings for Public Works projects and/or GIS data and maps.
File and update atlases, maps, GIS data, project drawings, specifications, original drawings, and blueprints for the Public Works department.
Assist engineers with engineering takeoffs and cost estimates.
Provide translation services to the public.
Conduct assigned field inspections to verify Right-of-Way compliance and identify Right-of-Way deficiencies.
Provide the public with atlas and/or GIS information.
Answer telephones and take messages as needed.
Handle calls and complaints concerning street, sidewalk, and curb-and-gutter repairs; sanitary sewer and storm water stoppages; street light outages; and other Public Works issues.
Update Control Data in the Storm Water Utility (SWU) system for the correct billing cycle.
Draft plans and/or GIS data using a computer.
Produce drawings in a CADD and/or GIS system.
Maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press, the public, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Serve the public and fellow employees honestly and with integrity in accordance with City ethics and conflicts-of-interest policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and report to work as directed during emergencies as an essential employee.
Perform related work as required.