Engineering Technician IV

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform advanced technical engineering, inspections, and supervisory work in the field and office. Employees direct and oversee the inspection of construction projects by private contractors involving city rights-of-way, streets, subdivision and storm water system and are responsible for environmental groundwater and stormwater sampling for the City of Montgomery. The work responsibilities involve supervising full‑time employees, reviewing plans, and conducting detailed inspections of construction projects such as subdivisions, drainage systems, bridges, and other public works structures to ensure compliance with safety codes, specifications, and regulatory standards. Work involves administering and monitoring stormwater, floodplain, and environmental programs; investigating unlawful discharges; evaluating erosion and sediment control; and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements including ADEM and FAA regulations. The employee reports directly to the Principal Engineer.

High school diploma or a GED and at least six (6) years of engineering experience, including reviewing construction site plans and the inspection of construction sites or environmental groundwater/ water sampling including two (2) years’ experience supervising lower-level Engineering Technicians.

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record as needed to operate a city vehicle to travel to various job sites.  Must be willing to work nights, or weekends as needed to meet deadlines or prepare and complete special projects.  

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed predominately outside and includes exposure to extremes in weather conditions, noise, noxious odors and fumes, hazardous traffic and construction site conditions. The work may also involve difficult interpersonal contacts and occasional irregular hours.  

Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Engineering Department.  Applicants will be screened and qualified based on the education and experience on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered in order to rank applicants on the register.  Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

This position is open only to City of Montgomery Engineering Department employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.