Engineering Drafting Technician IV

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Engineering Drafting Technician IV is responsible for the preparation and drafting of all street paving, underground conduit, street lighting, signals and/or map maintenance.

Drafting and Record Management

• Review permit requests for their impact on City street lighting and Communication Underground Conduit (CUC) facilities.
• Compile and provide information to contractors, architects, public utilities and other City, County and State governmental agencies on current lighting and CUC facilities, work required to eliminate conflicts, and deposits necessary for street lighting and CUC work to be completed by City personnel.
• Coordinate the protection, adjustment or relocation of street lighting and CUC facilities in conjunction with City projects or to accommodate other public or private construction projects.
• Maintain records and perform all planning and design work related to the installation, operation, maintenance or removal of City alley lighting and CUC facilities.
• Receive and investigate complaints and requests for additional lighting and CUC facilities from Alderman and City residents. 
• Perform planning, drafting, field investigation, feasibility studies, data gathering, final site layout, plan preparation, cost estimates, work orders, timetable and material lists in conjunction with street lighting and CUC capital improvement projects.

Team Training and Work Review

• Research and train for technical issues, troubleshooting and development of new drafting aids.
• Create timelines of work distribution for project completion.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Must be able to work a rotating emergency call-in schedule for nights/weekends.
• Must be available during construction season to work various hours of overtime as necessary.
• Must be able to work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).
• Must be able to tolerate various environmental conditions indoors and out (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt, pollen, and sewer gases).
• Must be able to work in confined space settings, i.e. entry into manholes (training provided).
• Must be able to hear directions given in a noisy, distracting environment.
• Must be able to see clearly both near and far.
• Must be able to properly lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs. alone or up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

1.   Four years of municipal or utility engineering technician experience as an Engineering Technician or Engineering Drafting Technician, including two years of experience using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software (the two years of experience using CADD software may not be substituted for education). 

 

NOTE: College-level engineering curriculum courses, for which an average grade equivalent to “C” was earned, may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience in #1 above. Substitution will be made on the basis of five (5) credits equals three (3) months of experience and no substitution will be made for fewer than five (5) credits.

 

2.   Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.  Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.  Student copies are acceptable.

• Coursework in Civil Engineering Technology.

Technical

• Ability to effectively utilize computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software.
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations used for drafting.
• Ability to prepare CADD drawings for various types of construction projects.
• Skill in updating and maintaining engineering records, engineering data bases, and plat pages.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to read City maps and understand legal descriptions.

Time management and Critical Thinking

• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and schedule work and meet deadlines.

Team Training and Guidance

• Ability to lead a team of Drafting Technicians by assigning and checking work for quality and accuracy.
• Ability to train and familiarize new Drafting Technicians with various types of drafting work.

Customer Service and Communication

• Interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with staff, contractors and the public in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to citizens from all economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to exhibit a high level of cultural competence.

The current starting annual salary (PR 3NN) is $50,182-$61,296. The City of Milwaukee resident incentive is $51,688-$63,135 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval..  

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience and accomplishments, written tests, interview, or other assessment methods.  The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral, performance tests or personal interviews. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.  

 “The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.”