POSITION OBJECTIVES

The City of South Daytona is seeking a qualified and motivated Engineering Technician to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of the City’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). This position plays a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects, including transportation, storm water, and utility improvements. Responsibilities also include preparing and managing grant applications and funding agreements tied to local, state, and federal infrastructure funding sources. The position operates under the general supervision of the City Manager and requires strong coordination skills, construction oversight knowledge, and familiarity with municipal project funding mechanisms. The ideal candidate will be a high energy individual who can fill out the required forms and respond to requests by regulatory agencies in the completion of grant-related capital improvement projects. Applicant must be nicotine free.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the coordination and oversight of City-funded and grant-supported Capital Improvement Projects, ensuring compliance with applicable timelines, budgets, and regulations.
• Manage all phases of assigned projects, including planning, design review, procurement support, construction administration, and closeout.
• Assist with preparing and submitting grant applications, managing funding agreements, and maintaining compliance with reporting and documentation requirements.
• Interpret and review engineering plans, construction specifications, and technical reports.
• Monitor contractor performance and quality control to ensure adherence to design and construction standards.
• Coordinate regularly with consultants, contractors, and interdepartmental staff to resolve project-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records, including project documentation, schedules, inspection logs, and correspondence.
• Provide technical support and assist with public communications related to infrastructure projects.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain files related to projects and grants.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from the public and provide timely information as needed.
• Participate in emergency response duties and other assignments as directed.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or coursework in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred (typically gained through a program of up to 18 months beyond high school).
• Minimum of one year of experience in public works, engineering, construction inspection, or project management.
• Supervisory experience in construction is highly desirable.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Regular use of a pickup truck, GPS equipment, AutoCAD, ArcView GIS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other related office and field equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE & COMMUNICATION

• Daily communication with department staff and public.
• Weekly interactions with external agencies and contractors.
• Moderate planning and scheduling responsibilities for assigned projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience managing public infrastructure projects, particularly in transportation and storm water.
• Knowledge of municipal, state, and federal codes, grant regulations, and construction standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS software (ArcView), Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering-related tools.
• Familiarity with grant funding programs (e.g., FDOT LAP, FEMA, CDBG, or other infrastructure grants).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and monitor construction in the field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, contractors, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations and best practices for field inspections.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Ability to communicate concisely both orally and written.
• Must always be able to drive.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping.
• Sitting.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment includes a combination of indoor office work behind a desk and outside field work and inside of motor vehicles and outside with exposure to all types of weather conditions including extremely severe weather (hurricane), noise, dust, hazardous chemicals, electrical energy, slippery surfaces, water, sewage, heights and below ground.
• Heights.
• May be exposed to extreme heat and adverse weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL DESIGNATION

This position is designated as Essential Personnel. Essential Personnel are those who serve in job functions that are essential to the City’s operations and/or its citizens and which are required to be maintained during any severe weather or other emergency condition. Essential Personnel may be required to report to or remain at work during any event deemed to be an emergency by the City of South Daytona.