Engineering Assistant I

Job TitleResponsible technical and clerical engineering and/or GIS work on assigned departmental projects.Illustrative Examples of Essential DutiesProduces engineering and survey drawings Public Works Projects and/or GIS Data and Maps.Files and updates atlas, maps, GIS data and maps and project drawings, specifications, original drawing and blueprint for the Public Works departmentAssists engineers in engineering take offs and cost estimatesProvides translating services to the publicConducts field inspections as assigned to verify Right-of-Way compliance as well as Right-of-Way deficienciesProvides the public with Atlas and/or GIS informationAnswers telephones, take messages as neededHandles complaint calls for Street repairs, Sidewalk repairs, Curb & gutter repairs, Sanitary Sewer stoppages, Storm Water stoppages, and Street Light outages, as well as other issues associated with Public WorksUpdates Control Data in the Storm Water Utility (SWU) system for correct billing cycleDrafts plans and/or GIS data in computerProduces drawing in CADD and/or GIS SystemPerforms related work as requiredMinimum RequirementsOne (1) year full-time experience in engineering or architectural drafting, surveying, inspection, or GISCompletion of eight (8) semester hours from an accredited college or university OR 120 hours from an accredited technical or vocational school in above areas may substitute for experiencePartial year may be proratedValid Driver's licenseAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.Performs related work as required.Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility.

City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.BenefitsBenefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only.

The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting." Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S.

Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at