Our Development & Permits department is seeking an Engineering Technician III to provide complex technical and administrative support to the Development Construction division.

A successful candidate for this position will be able to do the following:

• Have practical understanding using mathematics involving fractions, percentages, proportions, and geometric construction.
• Determine costs for various aspects of development construction projects.
• Research, review, analyze, and update project plans.
• Provide customer service-related functions with assisting the general public, customers, and consultants regarding construction and development questions and administrative assistance.
• Reviews franchise utility and other various Right-of-Way permit applications for permit issuance.
• Complex ability in letter writing, documentation, composes original reports, and distributing correspondence between Departments and outside customers.
• Coordinate and schedule inspections and manage inspection reports.
• Prepare and maintain various reports and records.
• Have a general understanding of construction of roadway, drainage systems and utilities, and good working knowledge of engineering and construction practices and principles.
• Have a basic understanding of the phases of development, land use, and construction processes.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in engineering or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Specialized certifications may be necessary based on departmental requirements. Depending on departmental operational requirements, may also require valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency
operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications