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- REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Technician (Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division).**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division maintains and improves the County's highway/street system, operates drawbridges, and oversees mosquito control operations. The Division is responsible for cleaning and mowing rights-of-way, street patching and resurfacing, intersection improvements, guardrail maintenance, bridge maintenance, street cleaning, and storm-water drainage improvements.
The Engineering Technician is responsible for providing engineering support to Construction Project Managers and project managers with various maintenance and repair projects, which includes inspection activities and project estimates. The ideal candidate is proficient in Geographical Information System Mapping Technology (GIS) and Sage Timberline. The ideal candidate shall have knowledge of Broward County procurement processes. The candidate must be highly organized, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as general knowledge of management of projects and proficient in maintaining excel spreadsheets.
General Description
Performs advanced technical work assisting in the review of plans and designs and field work related to analysis and observation of engineering projects.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires two (2) years of technical engineering experience.*For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Preferences* Associate's Degree or in Engineering or closely related field.
* Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.* Engineer Intern (EI) Certification.* Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certification.* AutoCAD or Microstation Certification.* At least one (1) of the certifications listed below:- Asphalt Pavement Certification- Concrete Field Inspector Specifications Certification- Storm Water Management Certification-Tree Trimming Certificate* At least (1) year of experience with County procurement processes such as price agreements.
* At least (1) year of experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS or GIS Pro).
* At least one (1) year of experience preparing and maintaining spreadsheets.
* At least (1) one year of experience with using Property Appraiser GIS data base/ or website to determine ownership or jurisdiction of right of way. - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs basic engineering design work and drafts plans for various county projects; prepares estimates for designs; reviews construction progress on major projects being built by the County, consulting engineers or outside developers; recommends payment for work performed in accordance with contract.
Reviews and analyzes plans and design specifications with professional engineers, contractors, project managers and other interested parties; assists in the amendment and preparation of final plans and designs for a variety of County projects; tabulates quantities and cost estimates; sets preliminary and final grades; calculates cut and fill.
Conducts inspections for compliance with plats, recommended corrective actions, plan layouts and impact on right of way plans; reviews applications and issues permits in conformance with County regulations and standards; calculates fees; assists in the processing and recordation of plats.
Assists in gathering data pertaining to the specific area of assignment; provides assistance in the analysis and interpretation of data; prepares verbal and written reports based on analysis and findings.
Plans, assigns, and reviews the activities of subordinate technical personnel involved in drafting or data collection activities; provides technical assistance and advice on difficult and unusual problems when necessary; analyzes and reviews completed work for accuracy and design application.
Provides information to the general public relative to engineering data maintained by the County.
Supervises and reviews the work performed by subordinate technical personnel.
Prepares technical specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment used in diversified projects; performs special investigations and field studies of technical and engineering operations; reviews and approves permit applications in conformance with County regulations and standards.
Performs related work as assigned.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
- SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.- Drives Results
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.- Self-Development
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.- Situational Adaptability
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Takes steps to adapt to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities. Understands the cues that suggest a change in approach is needed; adopts new behaviors accordingly.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.