Engineering technician

Rate of pay at each step:

1. $22.51

2. $23.66

3. $26.40

4. $27.88

5. $29.46

Employment at the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Applicants must apply at governmentjobs.com. Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is an open examination. All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Employees in this classification perform all aspects of water related engineering work for the department. This person will play an active role in various Water Department projects including but not limited to: Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the G.I.S system; cross connection and backflow prevention program; computerized water quantity and quality modeling; water main installation or replacement; leak detection studies; valve maintenance programs; asset management; computer aided drafting and design; cost estimation. This classification is responsible for preparing various relevant reports and correspondence. Other related duties similar in nature may also apply.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university of recognized standing in Civil Engineering Technology; Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)., Geography; Cartography; Surveying; or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience. Any combination of knowledge, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills and abilities may be acceptable.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, mathematics, spatial data, and relevant Ohio EPA requirements as they relate to public water systems. Must possess the ability to work independently and/or in a group setting with minimal supervision. Must possess the skill and ability to apply fundamental civil engineering, surveying, map reading, and computer science concepts to everyday tasks. Must have the skill and ability to apply EPA requirements, AWWA, and Ten State Standards to the evaluation of engineering plans and departmental projects. Must have the skill and ability to interpret USGS Quadrangle Maps; utilize tabular databases such as Microsoft Excel and Access; and operate a variety of office equipment, including computers, scanners, plotters, printers, CD/DVD burners, and copiers. Must have the ability to operate G.I.S. data-logging equipment and basic surveying equipment. Significant relevant experience in one or more of the following; civil engineering practices, computer-assisted drafting and design (C.A.D.D.), geographical information systems (G.I.S.), and surveying principles are required. Must also be able to demonstrate experience with ESRI products (such as ArcMap, ArcSDE, Spatial Analyst) and/or AutoCAD products (including Civil 3D, Land Development Desktop Suite, AutoCAD Map).

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Performs the various technical functions outlined in the General Statement of Duties for the Canton Water Department. Physical condition required for walking, bending, stooping, and data entry both in the field during all types of weather, and in the office.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Serves as an engineering technician in the water engineering office and may participate at a high technical level in any relevant water engineering function where required, such as: Preparation of design plans for water main extensions and relocation projects; preparation of cost estimates and specifications for construction projects; permits; flow testing; backflow; conversion of records into computerized formats; create, maintain or modify Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases; detailed data entry; leak detection; asset management; valve maintenance program; hydrant flushing program; hydraulic modeling, or other related work. Also reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation. Represents the Water Department at planning, pre-construction, utility coordination, and other meetings.Testing Information:

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, AN EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED UNLESS TESTING IS NEEDED TO MERGE APPLICANTS ONTO AN EXISTING LIST. NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

REPEATING AN EXAM

Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of the original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.Additional Information:

*DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from [email protected] confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at [email protected] to confirm that your application went through.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training, shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules, applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for willbe subject to a drug test. The results of the drug test may affect the hiring status of any candidate in consideration.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates willbe subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.51 - $29.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person