ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Engineering Technician IV leads a survey crew in conducting surveys for improvement projects and related studies.

Surveying

• Set transit lines and gather data for cross-section level data, establishing grades based on benchmark data.
• Conduct surveys relative to grade separation, structures, major arterials, properties, street and alley openings, sewers, water mains, tunnel dredging, street repairs, obstructions, land descriptions, surveys, subdivisions, and drainage complaints.
• Prepare estimates of quantities and costs for proposed paving projects.

Plan Design

• Assist in preparing designs and construction plans for street and alley paving contracts.
• Assist in transferring electronically collected data to CADD software to produce preliminary plans for design and sewer reports.

Administrative

• Organize and maintain both digital and paper files.
• Measure completed contract work and compile certificates for contractor payments using computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and other relevant tools.
• Organizes activities for the crew and trains personnel in fieldwork.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Engineering Technician IV must be willing and able to do the following:

• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, crouch, crawl, push and pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.
• Ability to withstand variable indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, such as temperature changes, rain, and snow.
• Ability to perform medium physical activity, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 100 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

The pre-employment medical tests include:

• Physical Exam
• Vision Exam
• Audio-Gram

1. Associate degree in civil engineering or an engineering field from an accredited college or university, AND two years of surveying and transportation design engineering experience.

OR

Four years of surveying and transportation design engineering experience.

2. Valid Driver’s license and good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout the appointment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered; however, there is no substitution for two years of related work experience.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of surveying standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of street and alley design criteria.
• Ability to use survey equipment, including total station, data collector, level/leveling rod, and engineering tape. 
• Knowledge of and proficient use of MicroStation and/or Civil 3D drafting software. 
• Ability to effectively use computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Knowledge of street design criteria, codes, and design techniques.
• Skill in the preparation of cost estimates.
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed and accurate technical drawings and documents.
• Ability to read and apply work-related materials, such as governmental regulations and City ordinances.

Judgment and professionalism

• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Ability to use and analyze information to evaluate options and determine the best solution.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work on multiple projects, independently managing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to set clear expectations, provide guidance, and ensure projects meet expectations and deadlines.
• Ability to act in a lead capacity to manage, train, and guide others to ensure adherence to project specifications and safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Interpersonal and Communication

• Verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with other staff members and management.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports and general business correspondence.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Honesty and the ability to use City resources responsibly.

The current salary range (Pay Range 3TN) is $68,389-$85,182 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $70,441-$87,738. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs are met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. 

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

• Applications should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code = 303

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.