Engineering Technician Principal Position Available In Duval, Florida

Engineering Technician Principal Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonvillefl/jobs/newprint/4976608) Apply  Engineering Technician Principal Salary $55,444.21 Annually Location Jacksonville, FL Job Type Civil Service Job Number 2025-06633 Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date 06/18/2025 Closing Date 7/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! The Public Works Department is actively seeking an Engineering Technician Principal. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. This is technical engineering work at the seasoned, advanced level in the planning and design of complex maintenance and construction projects. The work requires a knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques which is learned through specialized education and training supplemented by extensive related experience. Schedules, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and monitors the work of assigned staff. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people which are important in coordinating support activities and resolving related work problems. The work tasks are covered by engineering principles, methods and techniques and involve a wide variety of differing situations requiring use of judgment. The work is performed in both office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. May operate survey, drafting and other technical engineering equipment; motor vehicles; and personal computers, calculators and other standard office equipment. The physical demands are minimal and include exposure to dirt, dust and other unfavorable environmental conditions. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established methods, techniques and procedures; the worker plans and organizes the work, and determines priorities; and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness and adherence to established methods and standards. Examples of Work + Plans and designs complex maintenance and construction projects of facilities and structures. + Prepares and reviews construction designs, plans, specifications, legal descriptions, cost estimates, and bid documents on assigned maintenance and construction projects. + Attends and oversees bid openings and preconstruction conferences. + Coordinates with other agencies on matters related to the planning, design and implementation of construction projects. + Schedules, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and monitors the work of assigned staff. + Responds to, investigates and resolves complaints related to ongoing projects. + Reviews plans, specifications and permit applications for adherence to standards. + Inspects, oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications. + Reviews project disbursement requests and authorizes payments. + Maintains project records and prepares project status and related reports. + Coordinates and manages details of consultant projects. + Prepares applications for and acquires necessary permits from local, state and federal agencies. + Operates a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications. + Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies. + Performs related work as required. + LEADERSHIP

COMPETENCIES

(May be required to demonstrate proficiency in any or all) +

Managing Performance:

Assigning responsibility, taking corrective action, demonstrating leadership and evaluating, developing and motivating employees. +

Organizational Effectiveness:

Managing with facts, focusing on results, providing clear direction, and encouraging innovation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques used in the planning and design of complex maintenance and construction projects. + Knowledge of construction practices, equipment and materials. + Knowledge of drafting and land surveying methods and techniques. + Knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. + Ability to plan and design complex maintenance and construction projects. + Ability to prepare and review construction designs, plans, specifications, legal descriptions, cost estimates, and bid documents. + Ability to perform engineering calculations. + Ability to schedule, assign, review, evaluate, and monitor the work of assigned staff. + Ability to coordinate project activities with other agencies. + Ability to inspect, oversee and monitor the work of contractors. + Ability to operate survey and drafting equipment. + Ability to read and interpret federal, state and local rules and regulations and policies. + Ability to maintain project records and prepare reports. + Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications. + Ability to resolve complaints. + Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. + Ability to operate personal computers and utilize engineering software applications. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information + A seven (7) year combination of education, training and experience in technical engineering which includes at least two (2) years of responsible technical engineering work in planning and designing maintenance and construction projects.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

+ A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. + City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification is required and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

+ The probationary period for this class is one (1) year.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.

Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers.

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Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention:

Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630

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VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a

ROTH IRA

plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer. www.coj.net/benefits 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating “see resume” does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? + Yes + No 02 Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? + Yes + No 03 Do you have a bachelors’ degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application. + Yes + No 04 If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. 05 Do you have a seven year combination of education, training and experience in technical engineering? + Yes, seven years or more. + No, less than seven years. 06 If you answered “Yes” to question #5, provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 07 If you answered “Yes” to question #5, indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 08 Does your experience include at least two (2) years of responsible technical engineering work in planning and designing maintenance and construction projects? + Yes + No 09 If you answered “Yes” to question #8, provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 10 If you answered “Yes” to question #8, indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 11 Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess. + FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class E Driver License + GA Standard Driver’s License + GA Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) + GA Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) + GA Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) + License from another State. + Learner Permit + My license is currently invalid. + I do not possess any type of Driver’s License. 12 If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions? + C or 1

• Business Purpose Only + D or H
• Employment Purposes + P or 2
• Probation Interlock Device + S or I
• Other Restriction + Two or more of these restrictions.

+ I have an out of state license. + None of the above. 13 Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 14 Have you been considered a “Habitual Traffic Offender” (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 15 Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date? + Yes + No 16 I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver’s license information I have provided to access a driver’s license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request. + Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver’s license. + No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver’s license. + I do not possess a valid driver’s license. 17 Provide your full Driver’s License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. 18 If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don’t live in Florida) and attach it to your application.

FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.

Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference + Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application. + No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me. 19 If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred.

NOTE:

A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. Required Question Employer City of Jacksonville Address 117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202 Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email