EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

      POSITION  TITLE:                    Engineering Technician

 

        OPENING  DATE:                     November 2, 2012

 

          CLOSING DATE:                    November 25, 2012

 

BEGINNING SALARY:                   $15.87 per hour

 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB

Under the supervision of the City Engineer, the Engineer Technician is responsible for performing technical work related to all surveys, drafting, and inspection of City contracted and Public Works projects. 

 

STANDARDS FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION

 

$          Construction, drafting, design, survey, inspection or related field experience required.

$          High School Diploma or GED required. Technical degree in civil technology preferred. Ability to obtain State Inspectors certification required.          

$         Knowledge of survey, drafting, CAD, design, and inspection practices and techniques.

$         Excellent mathematical skills, including figuring horizontal and vertical curves and grades.

$         Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

$         Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and on and around construction sites.

$         Must have the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach and to walk over rough terrain during inspections of job sites.

$          Possess a Kansas driver’s license with good driving record.

$          Required to reside in Lyon County or relocate upon employment.

$          Must pass a physical exam, drug/alcohol screen and background check upon conditional offer of employment.

 

 

Submit an application through:

 

CITY OF EMPORIA

Human Resources Department

515 Market PO Box 928

Emporia KS 66801

 

or apply on-line: www.emporia-kansas.gov