Engineering Specialist

City of Hollywood, Florida • Hollywood, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now! For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of GIS and AutoCAD experience.
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
• Considerable knowledge of and proficiency in the use of computer hardware, including desktop PCs, GPS Handhelds, scanners, and plotters.
• Considerable knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD and GIS.
• Considerable knowledge of ESRI ArcCatalog and ArcMap software, and AutoCAD.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices engineering design, and ability to read and interpret Civil Engineering as-built drawings.
• Knowledge of the elementary principles and practices of engineering design.
• Ability to make independent investigations related to engineering problems, and to enforce requirements firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to perform technical computations, analyze complex data, and prepare plans and reports based on findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of GIS and AutoCAD experience.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains various GIS maps, AutoCAD drawings, plats and charts; prepares illustrative media for various presentations.
• Performs queries and data analysis of GIS database to create reports on various facilities and infrastructure.
• Prepares, reviews and approves minor permit applications for underground utility, driveway, and other small projects, in conformance with City and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs design drafting and site visits of resurfacing, sidewalk and driveway construction.
• Ensures compliance with approved plans and specifications; checks materials used; determines alignment and grades, performs field measurements, prepares and maintains related records and reports.
• Establishes and updates AutoCAD and GIS drafting standards and details.
• Prepares technical specifications for the purchase of materials, equipment and services used in diversified projects.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)
• Pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level