Engineering Tech III (Property, Plat & Legal Research)

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to prepare and oversee engineering and architectural technical drawings using CAD (computer-aided design) software.  Field work may require obtaining measurements to ensure actual field conditions are properly shown on the drawings.  The essential functions are: prepares civil  engineering, architectural, and other technical  drawings; serves as the computer custodian for office automation as is the subject matter expert and trainee for the department on Computer Aided Design systems; supervises one full-time employee; reviews and prepares maps and geographic records, material for entry into the GIS Geographic Information System) database.  Work is performed under the supervision of the City Engineer who checks for technical accuracy. 

Distinguishing Characteristics:   Positions in this classification are normally filled by advancement from the journey level classification of Engineering Technician II, or when filled from the outside, required prior para-professional engineering experience and substantial knowledge.  Incumbents of this classification perform the more complex technical support duties requiring  independent judgement. The Engineering Technician III is distinguished from the Engineering Technician II by the technical complexity of the work.  The work involves para-professional engineering work, drafting and designing plans, and resolving problems.  Engineering Technician III’s may provide indirect supervision to lower level engineering technicians. The Engineering Technician III reports to the City Engineer.

High School diploma or G.E.D. and five years of civil engineering and architectural related Auto CAD (computer-aided design) and/or Micro Station drafting experience.  Completion of technical college course work in drafting or related field may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama Driver’s License and insurable driving record as needed to operate a City vehicle to travel to various work sites.  

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Engineering Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.  If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants.  Tied scores will not be broken (in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule VII, Section 3). If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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