Engineering Technician (Development Services)

Engineering Technician (Development Services)

Salary

$24.36 - $37.76 Hourly

Location

Development Services Department - 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TM043-08

Department

Development Services

Division

ENGINEERING DIVISION

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Services Departments Urban Engineering Division seeks an Engineering Technician.

They will examine plans and specifications to verify they meet local, state, and federal codes and regulations. They will oversee the Citys permit process by evaluating applications and responding to customer questions. And they will also conduct inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure they meet approved plans, specifications, codes, and relevant regulations.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate construction plans, specifications, and calculations for both residential and commercial building construction to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Assist engineers and project managers with segments of complex projects by reviewing limited aspects of such projects.
• Perform inspections of new construction and existing improvements to verify compliance with codes and regulations.
• Provide written directives for issuing permits for residential and commercial construction.
• Answer questions from the public, builders, developers, architects, and engineers about codes ordinances and engineering standards.
• Prepare and maintain written reports, records of plan reviews, inspections, and actions taken.
• Respond to inquiries from the public concerning drainage, utilities, and other engineering-related matters.
• Collaborate with other building staff to evaluate plans for design compliance.
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Six (6) months of additional related training (Engineering, Construction)
• One (1) year of Engineering or Construction experience.
• Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AutoCAD and ArcGIS software experience

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

01

Please indicate your City of Fort Lauderdale employment status below:

• Not a City of Fort Lauderdale Employee
• Full-Time TEAMSTERS Employee
• Full-Time Other Contract or Management Employee
• Part-Time City Employee

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the Above

03

Are you related to any employee in the Development Services Department?

• Yes
• No

04

How much additional training related to the position of Engineering Technician do you possess?

• No Experience
• 6 Months - 11 Months
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 or more years

05

How many years of experience do you have performing inspections of new construction and existing improvements to verify compliance with codes and regulations?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

06

How many years of experience do you have examining construction plans, specifications, and calculations for both residential and commercial building construction to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and engineering and/or standards?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

07

How much experience do you have collaborating with building staff to evaluate plans for design compliance?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 or more years

08

How much experience do you have evaluating or reviewing permit applications?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 or more years

09

Please indicate your experience level with the following software. Select all that apply.

• Microsoft Word - Beginner
• Microsoft Word - Intermediate
• Microsoft Word - Advanced
• Microsoft Excel - Beginner
• Microsoft Excel - Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel - Advanced
• Microsoft Outlook - Beginner
• Microsoft Outlook - Intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook - Advanced
• AutoCAD - Beginner
• AutoCAD - Intermediate
• AutoCAD - Advanced
• ArcGIS - Beginner
• ArcGIS - Intermediate
• ArcGIS - Advanced

10

Do you possess a Florida Drivers license with acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

11

Why are you interested in this position at the City of Fort Lauderdale as compared to your current position?

Required Question

Employer City of Fort Lauderdale

Address Tower Building - 101 NE 3rd Ave

Department of Human Resources - 16th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

Phone 19548285300

Website http://www.fortlauderdale.gov