Engineering Technician IV

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

Performs a broad variety of highly skilled, complex and difficult assignments of a responsible nature requiring the exercise of considerable independent judgment and knowledge in surveying, inspection, drafting, administration and related fields in the Public Works and Utilities Department.

Work is performed under the guidance of the Engineering Supervisor using independent judgment and is reviewed on a regular basis through observations, and results achieved

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

Prepare drawings, work orders of proposed control devices, such as signs, pavement markings, etc. using drafting instruments or computer automated drafting equipment.

Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, spreadsheets and other aids in order to illustrate observations and conclusions.

Collects and analyzes traffic data for traffic studies including signal warrants, all-way stop control warrants, speed studies, traffic calming, crash analysis, traffic flow, turning movements, and developments to assist Traffic Engineers to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow or improve safety.

Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, and radar speed checks, and code data for computer input.

Lay out or assist in lay out of pavement markings for striping crews.

Maintain, clean and make minor adjustments and field repairs to equipment used in engineering, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices.

Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.

Operate counters and record data in order to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified times.

Place and secure automatic counters and retrieve after counting periods end or assist same depending on level.

Observe and report factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting, sign and marking visibility, in order to assess their effectiveness.

Familiar with and ability to determine elevations and slopes utilizing tools common to civil engineering.

Interact with the public in order to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints and requests, or to discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Plans.

Supervise groups of employees engaged in moderately complex tasks.

Serve as a technical assistant under direction of an engineer, project manager, or assistant project manager.

Provides technical and complex on the job training to subordinate Engineering Technician's in assigned division.

Maintain timely and accurate documents and inventories to include requisitions, work orders, vendor invoices, digital photographs, and other operational related forms and documents.

Investigate complaints, conduct field inspections of sites and prepare report of findings and make appropriate recommendations.

Research and interpret industry regulations and standards to determine applicability to each project and make recommendations.

Provide field inspection and ensure compliance; provide direction to employees/contractors based on findings of compliance or non-compliance.

Prepare various types of complex plans, reports, sketches, and presentations.

Prepare complex work orders for field personnel.

Performs advanced technical work, which may include field investigation, preliminary or final design and construction of County projects.

Assists the Chief Engineer/Senior Engineer/or Engineers.

Performs related work as required.

• Minimum Qualifications

Traffic Engineering

Graduated from High School or equivalent and five years of appropriate roadway or traffic engineering experience.

• Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Drivers License by date of hire.

Preferences

Traffic Engineering

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 05/19/2025

Close Date: 06/20/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 015 - From $24.27 to $31.55

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays andup to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits mayvary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

4200 S. John Young Parkway

Orlando, Florida 32839

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.