Join our team as an Engineering Technician II In this role, you’ll manage capital construction projects, lead survey crews, and gather vital public infrastructure data. You’ll also prepare detailed engineering plans, maps, estimates, and reports. Ensure City standards are met by reviewing and monitoring private development projects and conducting final inspections. Your expertise will help resolve engineering-related inquiries and complaints. If you're ready to advance your technical skills and make a significant impact on our community's infrastructure, we want you on board.

Salary will increase to $31.86 per hour after successfully completing a six-month probationary period.

• Competitive Benefits: 12.5 paid holidays, comprehensive health benefits, excellent retirement pension plan, and paid vacation and sick leave,
• Dedicated Health Center: Free check-ups/physicals, chronic condition management, bloodwork, immunizations, and numerous free prescriptions for employees and dependents.

• Project Oversight & Compliance

  • Oversee capital construction projects, ensuring compliance with City standards and managing essential project documentation.
  • Measure work progress, process payments, and conduct final acceptance inspections of private development projects.
  • Direct and conduct testing of contractor's work and materials, utilizing and adjusting basic testing equipment.
  • Issue permits for water and sewer taps; perform field inspections for contractor compliance.
  • Review plans and specifications for adherence to City standards.

• Surveying & Engineering

  • Serve as survey party chief or crew member, using equipment such as transits, levels, GPS, and electronic total stations.
  • Prepare engineering drawings, designs, details, and standards from complex survey notes or electronic data.
  • Compile data and prepare preliminary reports on public infrastructure, including location, dimensions, and condition.

• Data Management & Documentation

  • Update permanent engineering files, records, and maps to document changes, additions, and corrections to City infrastructure.
  • Research property ownership and legal descriptions at the County Clerk's office.
  • Provide field locates for City water and sewer facilities.

• Public Interaction & Support

  • Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, consultants, contractors, agencies, utility companies, and City departments regarding engineering operations.
  • Address public complaints related to street, drainage, water, and sewer issues.

• Additional Duties

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with additional vocational or college courses in civil engineering, surveying, or construction.
• Three years of relevant experience in civil engineering, engineering technology, or surveying; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS is preferred.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong grasp of mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Basic proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and surveying principles, practices, and equipment.
• Understanding of construction practices and equipment.
• Competence in using computers and relevant software.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in applying engineering standards and specifications to evaluate work.
• Capacity to plan, organize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in drafting with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work in adverse conditions at construction sites.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license.

Examination Process
The examination process will consist of the components listed below. The combination of the written examination and oral interview will constitute 100% of the final examination score.

• Excel Proficiency Test All applicants must take a basic Excel proficiency test and pass with a minimum score of 70.00%.
• Written Examination Applicants will be required to take a written examination tailored to this position. Applicants are required to score at least 70.00%.
• Oral Interview Applicants passing the written test must pass an oral interview with a minimum score of 70.00%.
• Veteran Points Applicants passing the Excel proficiency test, written test, and oral interview may be eligible to receive 5.00 veteran preference points added to their final examination score.
• Seniority Points Applicable persons passing the Excel proficiency test. written test, and oral interview will receive 0.50 seniority preference points for each full year of continuous City of Decatur AFSCME service. A maximum of 10.0 points may be added to the final examination score.

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