Engineering Specialist

• 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.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required. In addition, 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.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required. In addition, a minimum of five (5) years of GIS and AutoCAD experience.

• Low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pension plan