Engineering Technician II

The Engineering Technician II is a technical position that involves performing inspections of major and minor infrastructure projects to include the construction of roads, stormwater drainage systems, and transportation elements of potable water and sanitary systems in order to ensure compliance with construction and environmental standards, ordinances, and law. This position also involves interacting with the public to respond to questions regarding roadway conditions and the County's Pavement Management Program. This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines: reports progress of major activities through construction daily reports and periodic conferences and meetings. The schedule for this full‑time position is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Benefits Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and myFRS.com. Responsibilities Inspects minor County construction projects to ensure conformity with construction plans and adherence to applicable regulations and specifications. Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Reviews construction plans and documents, making recommendations for appropriate changes in area of non‑compliance. Performs construction site investigations and maintains daily construction log reports. Evaluates road conditions. Investigates and prepares corrective action plan/report on citizen complaints. Performs data collection tasks such as roadway core boring, survey field data collection, traffic data collection, asset inventory, and other data collection as necessary. Inputs data into various software programs to update and maintain county asset information. Measures and confirms all pay items and reviews material list data for conformance. Maintains files and records systems in paper and electronic format. Addresses questions by phone, email, or in person. Responds to citizen inquiries related to roadway conditions and the County’s Pavement Management Program, providing accurate information and guidance in a courteous and professional manner. Attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events. Performs other duties as required. Education, Training, and Experience High School Graduate/GED equivalent. Two (2) years of experience in customer service or public‑facing roles, demonstrating effective communication and the ability to explain technical information clearly. Two (2) years of experience in data collection, entry, or reporting using spreadsheets or other software tools. Experience in the field of Civil Engineering and road construction is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registration, & Skills Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida. Ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public. Basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and computing percentages, ratios, and proportions. Ability to perform computations such as slopes, grades, etc. related to roadway and drainage design and construction. Strong working knowledge of computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System Physical Requirements/Work Environment Combination of sitting, standing, and walking. Frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 20 pounds. Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, and twisting. Typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, occasional simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and working in darkness. Normal visual acuity, field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking. Risk of exposure to moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, and extreme noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Emergency Response/Recovery Activities All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre‑employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr