Engineering Aide

Salary : $52,909.91 - $74,759.87 Annually

Location : Sunrise, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2025-121

Department: UTILITIES

Division: PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Date: 5/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit: SGEU

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves providing office and technical support for the engineering staff of the assigned department for the City. An employee in this position performs a variety of duties based on assignment such as: entering data; assisting in permitting; calculating rates; researching records; working on bids; processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments; visiting project sites; maintain records; providing reports; renewing licenses; and responding to inquiries for information. This position also assists with assigned programs, prepares letters, sorts mails, and assists with other clerical tasks.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in the maintenance of department engineering records and reports; files and retrieves material; maintains records; and posts data to records.

Enters data, prepares formulas, and hyper-links files among computer programs, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word.

Researches records.

Tracks engineering permits and plan review submittal packages.

Prepares and coordinates the developer packets for execution for projects.

Compiles, calculates, and provides requirement information for permits.

Reviews proposed developments and calculates plant connection fees in accordance with the technical requirements of assigned area; coordinates with other City departments.

Provides technical review and recommends approval for developer completed documents.

Reviews required submittals for pre-construction meetings.

Coordinates schedules and attends the pre-construction meeting; prepares meeting minutes; and then disseminates appropriately.

Provides assistance and direction to the development community, contractors, and residents regarding the processing of engineering plans, permits, and documents.

Collects compiles and participates in the analysis of information relative to department project studies; assembles and prepares collected data for further use; maintains daily and monthly records; and reports work progress and test results.

Processes related purchase orders, invoices, and payment paperwork.

Keeps track of related budget and expenses.

Conducts field inspections as requested.

Operates office equipment including personal computers, fax machines, copiers (including the Blueprint copier), and calculators.

Sorts and distributes internal and external correspondence to staff; answers technical questions regarding engineering projects; and provides general information to the public.

Assists in renewing required licenses of City facilities and parks.

Maintains and updates the City's copy of the Flood Insurance Rate Map.

Assists in maintaining and administrating assigned programs.

Accepts and reviews applications for easements.

Prepares various technical letters and memos for signature.

Performs related work as required. Requirements

EDUCATION

High school or vocational school diploma or GED.

Some college level course work in engineering technology desired. EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of work experience in support of engineering related work.

Experience in working on construction/engineering project permitting desired.

Certifications desired: DEP Stormwater Management Inspector Certification; Floodplain Manager Certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

Duties are general performed in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions. May be required to occasionally on work evenings, weekends or holidays. Physical:

On occasion, will be required to do field work associated with projects; duties may require exposure to the environment and physical exertion. Testing and routine assignments may require exposure to pressurized piping and electrical/electronic equipment and involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to twenty (20) pounds. Descending and climbing stairways and extended periods of sitting or standing observation may be required during field activities. Sensory:

Must possess the ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of standard terminology, techniques, and practices of civil engineering technology.

Knowledge of materials, principles, practices, equipment, and tools used in the area of assignments.

Skill in using Office and department software.

Ability to make independent investigations of engineering files to answer technical and general questions as they pertain to the status of development projects.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans, surveys and sketches, blueprints, and other related documents.

Ability to interpret and explain City codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially, as they may be applicable to engineering projects and issues.

Ability to comprehend and review engineering plans, surveys, and legal description for accuracy and completeness.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Ability to perform complex mathematical computations and complete simple drawings.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to organize and maintain tracking systems for complex projects.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY

GENERAL EMPLOYEE

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/01/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.

• Life Insurance: $30,000

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:

• Employee Contribution = 8%

• Vesting = 10 Years

• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service

• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years

• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service

• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age

• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement

• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum

• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity:

Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 5.0%

* Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

Paid Holidays:

Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• 4th of July, Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans' Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving

• Christmas Day

Annual Leave:

Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service Total Hours Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days

Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days

Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days

Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:

Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays:

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance:

For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:

Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion:

After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement:

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

• In State = Up to 3 Days

• Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement:

After one (1) year of full-time employment

• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B

• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C

• $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):

• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage

• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage

• Accident Advantage

• Life Insurance Coverage

• AD&D

• Short Term Disability

• Critical Care Protection

• Cancer Protection Assurance

• MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs

o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

01

Please describe your highest level of education completed. PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

No High School/GED

High School/GED

Some College

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

02

Please describe how many years of in support of engineering related work?

No Experience

Less than 1 year

1 -2 years

3-4 years

5-6 years

7-8 years

9-10 years

11+ years

03

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Yes

No

04

If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue:

Required Question