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Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future-famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide \"Gig\" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a \"National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.\nOur Organization\nAs a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:\nPublic Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.\nInfrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.\nQuality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.\n Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.\nInnovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.\nWhy Choose Chattanooga?\nThe City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:\nCompetitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.\nWork-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.\nExceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .\nGrowth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.\nThe Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the \"Scenic City\" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.\nVertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.\nWater & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.\nTrails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.\nIn Chattanooga, \"work-life balance\" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.\nOur mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home - or maybe you already do! - and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.\nSalary: $53,590 - $64,308 Annually\nWork Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)\n*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*\nWork Location: Moccasin Bend Waste Water Treatment Plant\nFLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.\nDepartment: Wastewater\nCLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:\nIncumbents in this classification are responsible for creating civil engineering design drawings, coordinating construction project documents and assisting with final inspection and acceptance of all civil engineering projects. Work is performed under constant design supervision.\nSERIES LEVEL:\nEngineering Technician is a stand-alone classification responsible for providing technical engineering support activities.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)\nPerforms technical engineering tasks while assisting the Civil Engineers in conceptualizing, minor designing, estimating and assisting in a variety of civil engineering projects under the supervision of a Staff Engineer II or higher (i.e. - Senior Staff). Such tasks include utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software in design activities; preparing final design drawings, conceptual designs, preliminary layouts, erosion control plans and contract documents; conducting final walkthroughs of projects; developing punch lists; assisting with final inspections and acceptance of civil engineering projects; estimating project quantities; coordinating construction activities and serving as a liaison for construction projects; assisting in resolving construction-related problems; attending construction progress meetings; interpreting designs for contractors and inspectors and and performing other related activities as directed by the Senior Staff.\nPerforms surveying activities to assist the Surveyor. Such tasks include collecting survey data; assisting in field design of drainage projects; operating a variety of tools and equipment applicable to the trade including total station, field-to-finish data collection unit and automatic compensated level and performing other related activities.\nProvides support and communicates with supervisor, management staff, other employees and engineers as needed.\nProvides support as directed on applicable activities with a variety of internal departments, City officials, external agencies, property owners, the general public and/or other interested parties.\nProvides support as directed in/on a variety of meetings, workgroups and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.\nConducts research on a variety of new products and materials utilized in construction projects.\nPrepares, completes and maintains a variety of forms, reports, correspondence, civil engineering design drawings, contract documents, project lists and/or other related items as directed.\nUses, carries and answers cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.\nMust meet regular attendance requirements.\nMust be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.\nMust accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nDEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):\nN/A.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nAssociate's Degree in Engineering Technology with course work emphasis in Civil Engineering required, and 1-2 years relevant work experience preferred, such as but not limited to, computer-aided design of roadways and municipal projects, surveying, drafting, construction inspection, and personal computer operations; OR two (2) years relevant coursework from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) college or university, Or any combination of equivalent experience and education.\nLICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:\nValid Driver's License.\nKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:\nKnowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD or Microstation, Eagle Point, and ArcView; land surveying principles of practice; mathematical concepts; preparation of civil engineering design drawings and basic engineering principles and practices.\nSkill in operating a variety of tools and equipment utilized in the trade; using a computer and related software applications; performing mathematical calculations; surveying land and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nPositions in this class typically require reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nLight Work: Exerting up-to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 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