Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician III

Salary

$52,880.00 - $70,180.00 Annually

Location

110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

71626

Department

Water Resources

Opening Date

07/16/2026

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Description

This is semi-professional civil engineering work of a technical nature involved in the preparation of design plans, engineering studies and construction estimates for City projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer; however, this employee is expected to exercise some independent judgement and initiative in the performance of these duties.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan Production: Performs or oversees design and drafting work of a more difficult nature in connection with street, traffic, water, sewer, drainage and sidewalk construction. Prepares plans for simple building and structural improvements. Works individually or acts as a project leader with one or more technicians to produce sets of construction plans. Coordinates with project engineers to produce plans in a timely manner to meet various goals or review stages. Operates various plotters, scanners, and printers to produce original drawings and copies.
• Estimates Quantities and Construction Costs: Estimates total quantities to be constructed by line items on projects for bidding purposes. Estimates cost of construction based on these quantities using past line item bids or by receiving quotes from vendors.
• Field Investigation and Engineering Studies: May assist with field engineering investigations and engineering studies related to gathering engineering design data and in support of engineering troubleshooting City infrastructure including but not limited to streets, traffic, water, sewer, drainage and sidewalk systems.
• Field Checks Projects: Makes periodic field trips during the drafting and design of plans to verify information. May assist an engineer during project construction with field visits for inspection purposes or to answer design questions.
• Researches Records: Researches available records for as built construction or property information.
• Reviews Plans: Reviews the work of other technicians for quality, accuracy and conformance to GIS, drafting and engineering standards.
• Assists With Training: Helps train technicians on various subjects related to Civil Engineering.
• Office Routines: Participates in or oversees various office routines such as filing, printing, and maintaining maps and data records. Assists with issuance of Permits. Fills out requests for survey work
• Attendance & Performance: Required to report to work at the appointed time hour as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned shift.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the public.
• Runs errands.
• Completes other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a two-year college or technical school program in design drafting, civil technology, surveying, or graphic information systems (GIS), OR
• A high school diploma with a focus in pre-engineering with advanced course work in computer aided drafting (CAD) or GIS, supplemented by eight years of progressive design drafting work in the civil engineering field.
• Additional experience can be substituted on a year for year basis for education, or a comparable combination of training and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Valid Florida Operator Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering. Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Knowledge of Civil Engineering Design and its graphical application.

Skilled in the use of computers with emphasis on Auto-Cad software, GIS and other civil design software in connection with the design and engineering of streets, traffic, water, sewer, drainage and sidewalk construction.

Ability to plan and monitor the work of a small technical crew engaged in engineering studies, drafting and office routines. Ability to design and estimate cost of more complex additions and revisions to improvements. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, City officials, employees, and the general public. Ability to meet multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and politely. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

None.

ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE

No.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.

Health Insurance

We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Dental Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.

Vision Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.

Life Insurance

For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.

Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Pet Insurance

We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.

Employee Health & Wellness Center

The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Cancer Insurance

For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.

Supplemental Critical Care Insurance

Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.

Supplemental Accident Insurance

Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRIs, physical therapy, and hospital admission.

Legal Plan Insurance

Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.

Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.

Discounts - Theme Park

Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.

Holidays and Paid Time off

The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.

Retirement Plan

All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.

Training Programs

The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.

Tuition Reimbursement

All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Drivers License with an acceptable driving record OR If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida Drivers License prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you graduated from a two-year college or technical school program in design drafting, civil technology, surveying, or graphic information systems (GIS)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a high school diploma with a focus in pre-engineering with advanced course work in computer aided drafting (CAD) or graphic information systems (GIS)?

• Yes
• No

05

Pleas select the amount of experience you possess in progressive design drafting work in the civil engineering field.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8+ years

06

Do you possess knowledge of the following?

1. The basic principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering.

2. Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

3. Civil Engineering Design and its graphical application.

• Yes
• No

07

If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:

08

I understand that all information I provide regarding my background, education, certifications, licenses, and work history is subject to verification once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. I further understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete information, or the omission of relevant information, may be grounds for disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an employment offer, or dismissal from employment if discovered after I begin work.

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that, as a condition of employment with the City of Ocala, I will be required to review and electronically sign a Policy and Consent form related to the Lytx in-vehicle safety system. I understand that this consent includes acknowledgment of the collection and use of video, audio, location, and, where applicable, biometric data for safety, compliance, and operational purposes. I further understand that on my first day of employment, an email from noreply@lytx.com will be sent to my City of Ocala employee email address with instructions, and that the form must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of my official start date.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you provided a complete employment and education history covering the past ten (10) years, or dating back to high school graduation, whichever period is shorter, within your NeoGov application and/or master profile? Please note: Resumes are welcome; however, they do not substitute for a completed application. Applications that do not include the required employment and education history, or that are otherwise incomplete, will be rejected and will not be considered for further review.

• Yes, I have provided a complete employment and education history and understand that incomplete applications will be rejected.
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Ocala

Address 110 SE Watula Ave

City Hall, 3rd Floor

Ocala, Florida, 34471

Phone 352-629-8359

Website https://www.ocalafl.gov/