Engineering Technician (Public Works)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Orient Park, FL

About The Position

This is responsible technical work involving engineering planning, construction and/or compliance inspections. Incumbents in this job may also Perform duties of identifying, inspecting, and condition coding county utilities assets and provide an accurate inventory and condition of assets.

Requirements

Knowledge of utilities construction practices, methods, techniques, trades, materials, equipment and safety practices.
Knowledge of public works construction practices and procedures.
Knowledge of basic mathematics; basic methods and techniques of engineering
Strong familiarity with computers, tablets, and cameras.
Knowledge of rules, regulations and ordinances relating to construction activities; departmental policies, procedures and guidelines;
Knowledge in the usage of computer software: AutoCAD, MS Office, etc.
Knowledge of the use and calibration of engineering instruments.
Ability to read and comprehend construction and related codes, contracts and requirements; follow a logical line of inquiry and reach logical conclusions;
Ability to use testing instruments
Ability to read/interpret survey, engineering/architectural data, plans and specifications
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to read and interpret legal requirements of contracts; evaluate construction progress/complaints; recognize improper procedures, materials and workmanship
Ability to verbally communicate moderately complex information; follow and explain moderately complex instructions and procedures
Ability to work on multiple projects and have excellent time management skills so as to complete those projects on-time and within the budget
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors’ representatives, officials, and the general public.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
Three (3) years of experience in engineering support;
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Conducts compliance inspections on major building, civil, and utility construction projects to ensure conformance with regulations, standards and specifications.
Reviews construction plans, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations and specifications.
Attends preconstruction meetings with engineers and developers to discuss construction schedules and other issues.
Drafts or revises plans and drawings from in-house projects, contractors designed projects, field notes or construction plans to ensure conformance with specifications and contract requirements.
Inspects all materials and equipment delivered to the construction site to ensure that they meet specifications
Conducts inspections of equipment to identify maintenance and repair needs
Performs or monitors performance of field tests to ensure proper installations and conformance with standards and specifications.
Observes work and work methods to ensure that the structure is built utilizing acceptable work practices
Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure acceptable level of workmanship and compliance with plans and specifications
Conducts re-inspections to ensure compliance; interviews contractor and employees to ensure that labor laws and regulations are being observed.
Reviews citizen complaints, recommends or takes corrective action, or refers to appropriate office for resolution.
Maintains project log, records facts concerning work activity, work force, equipment, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
Resolves differences between plans and specifications;
Reviews contractor pay requests, change orders, progress schedules, and recommends approval/disapproval.
Maintains records and reports used in daily inspections to document activities, work progress, daily diaries, testing, and change orders.
Collects new feature data using GPS enabled devices (generally iPads) with a low-level of precision and edit attribute information
Performs traffic studies and inspections; inventories signal counting stations and data collecting equipment; investigates complaints and requests and submits reports with recommendations.
Orders supplies, maintains equipment, and performs other administrative duties.
Explains/ interprets information/policies for employees, public, and other agencies.
Operates a lightweight motor vehicle for travel to and from work sites; operates digital paging system, cell phone, mobile radio, etc. to communicate with others.
In the absence of the supervisor, supervises the work of others by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling and evaluating performance.
Performs related work as required.