ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV

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.

Using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems, the Engineering Technician IV performs layout and design of the City of Milwaukee’s Traffic Control Signing and Marking System.

The Traffic Control Signing and Marking System maintains information related to the City of Milwaukee traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings.  https://city.milwaukee.gov/dpw/Infrastructure/Programs/Traffic-Signs--Signals

LAYOUT AND DESIGN

• Prepare plans, work orders, cost estimates, and other related documents for installing traffic control signs and markings for state and local paving projects.
• Maintain traffic signs, signal and marking records on computer-based, hard documents and other data retention systems.
• Generate and distribute reports from the inventory databases.
• Prepare traffic sign and marking layouts and issue work orders to field and shop personnel for various capital improvement programs, operations and maintenance programs and work tasks.
• Perform field layout of signing and marking installations for paving and other improvement and maintenance projects.

COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION

• Contact Diggers Hotline to obtain clearance for underground installations.
• Coordinate signing and marking installations and related work with field and shop personnel.
• Investigate requests for the repair, replacement, and installation of new traffic control signs and markings for City officials and the general public.
• Review permit applications for work by private contractors in public right-of-way.

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.

The Engineering Technician IV must be willing and able to do the following:

• Perform light physical work, including exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Stand, walk, and crouch; reach, push, and pull; and perform work requiring repetitive motions.
• Withstand variable indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, such as temperature changes, rain, and snow.

The pre-placement medical requirements for this position include the following:

• Physical exam with lift test
• Audiogram
• Vision
• Drug Test

1. Associate degree in civil engineering or an engineering field from an accredited college or university AND two years of engineering or construction inspection experience related to the essential functions listed above OR four years of engineering or construction inspection experience related to the essential functions listed above.
2. A valid driver’s license and good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of CADD systems.
• Ability to read and interpret job-related documents.
• Knowledge of engineering-related mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office to produce documents and reports.
• Knowledge of the U.S. DOT-Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Ability to read and apply State Statutes and City Ordinances related to traffic control and parking.

INTERPERSONAL

• Customer service skills to answer routine questions and work politely with internal and external customers.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented environment with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Written communication skills to write clear and concise technical reports and compose general business correspondence.
• Verbal communication skills to communicate program information to various audiences.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Organizational skills to be able to maintain accurate records.
• Time management skills to complete assignments on time.
• Ability to represent the department honestly and ethically.
• Honesty, integrity and the ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current starting salary (Pay Range 3TN) is $68,389-$85,182 annually and the current incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $70,441-$87,738 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.

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

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leave
• 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 education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the application 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 selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. 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 can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• 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 in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code = 303

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