General Statement of Job
Come Join our Team!
The City of Tamarac has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician
At the City of Tamarac, we believe that a career in public service is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community we serve. Guided by our core values of Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, and Integrity, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute their talents.
As part of our team, you’ll help shape a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community – working alongside colleagues who share a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Join us in building a better Tamarac, where your work matters and your contributions create a lasting impact.
Performs moderately complex technical drafting activities associated with paving, drainage, and general engineering projects and issues. Work involves using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Geographical Information System (GIS), and end-to-end drone software programs for the manipulation and collection of data related to surveying, field inspections, investigation of complaints, report production, and interpretation of maps and plans.
Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative. Position relies on experience and exercises some independent judgement to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures. Reports to the City Engineer or designee.
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
Staff may also perform other duties as assigned.
Prepares and designs a variety of complex renderings, scale maps, drawings and plans to display existing infrastructure and proposed construction and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Uses the GIS to enter and retrieve paving and drainage system inventory data; establishes exact spatial coordinates of missing surface features to update GIS maps.
Ensures the City’s data is current via field surveys and drone piloting; operates surveying equipment including but not limited to, Global Positioning System (GPS), levels, and mechanical distance measuring devices to capture and calculate precise and complete measurements for geodetic surveys, feature identification, and data collection.
Confirms and maintains an organized inventory of existing plats, paving and drainage plans, and as-builts; retrieves and/or generates infrastructure information, maps, and reports regarding pipes, catch basins, end walls, control and structures; operates portable GPS receiver to identify and locate exact spatial coordinates of features and infrastructures; downloads data captured by GPS to the GIS database.
Updates the Public Services Department webpage as it relates to information and public capabilities related to the GIS; fulfills resident and developer requests for drawings, maps, and data related to existing public services systems, infrastructure, and projects.
Supports construction projects by coordinating information between contractors, consultants and city staff; records construction phase design changes and files as-built drawings.
Conducts research, compiles data, and prepares reports, drawings, charts, slide presentations, graphics, and maps of and for various City and department projects and services.
Administers maintenance contracts for CAD and GIS services, programs, and equipment; researches, evaluates, and recommends CAD and GIS technologies and appurtenances to appropriate leaders; performs installations, maintenance, and minor repairs on assigned equipment and software; trains staff and provides technical assistance related to CAD and GIS software and equipment.
Adheres to all city and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.
Maintains quality communication and interaction with all city personnel, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive city image.
Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or Mechanical Drafting Vocational Technical Certificate required; supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible technical engineering experience to include design/drafting of construction projects, including experience with both Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS); or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required (and sponsored) according to job duties and responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or vocational technical certificate in drafting, engineering technology, or construction management and three (3) years of experience drafting/designing and inspecting construction or utility projects.
Possess and maintain FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License
http://www.tamarac.org/220/Employee-Benefits
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What is your highest level of education?
- High school diploma or GED
- Mechanical Drafting Vocational Technical Certificate
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or greater
- None of these
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How many years of progressively responsible technical engineering experience do you have in design/drafting of construction projects, including experience with both Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)?
- 1-2 years experience
- 3 years experience
- 4 years experience
- 5 or more years experience
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Do you have a valid State of Florida Driver's License?
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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We value innovation and continuous improvement. Can you share an example of a time when you identified a new or better way of doing something at work? What steps did you take, and what was the impact?
