ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (Stormwater Division)
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
LOCATION: 3505 N. Dries Lane, Peoria, Illinois
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

This position may be subject to state or federal standards requiring COVID vaccination or testing.

Perform engineering support tasks to ensure public safety and quality infrastructure. This is accomplished performing storm sewer televising and inspections; providing direction to contractors consistent with industry standards; providing stormwater/drainage and engineering inspections, assessments and recommendations, and maintaining and managing data. Other duties include working with citizen to resolve complaints, provide site inspections and technical assistance; assisting with field inspections and analysis; and performing stormwater utility administrative support. An ideal candidate would have strong customer service skills, experience working with a diverse workforce, the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and represent the City of Peoria to the general public in a professional manner.

APPLICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON, ROOM 202, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8575; E-MAIL humanresources@peoriagov.org ; WEBSITE www.peoriagov.org. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN PEORIA CITY LIMITS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIVE THAT REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A TWENTY (20) MILE RADIUS OF CITY HALL AND GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR BASE PAY FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.

Performs televising work, reporting and mapping of the stormwater infrastructure.

Provides technical and administrative support by performing site inspections, mapping and assessing condition of stormwater assets, making recommendations for maintenance, reviewing stormwater appeals, grant applications, compiling data for reports; performing on-site meetings with citizens, contractors and employees; following-up on requests; and reviewing utility repair logs.

Conducting investigations and evaluations; gathering data to assist with recommendations; performing limited surveying and supporting sustainability division staff.

Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; valid State Driver’s License; and, two to four years of progressively related experience required. Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

Knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization; basic principles and practices of drainage, roadway, and right-of-way construction engineering; recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; and basic construction data collection tools and equipment. Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within closely defined established guidelines; using a computer terminal and/or mobile device to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information; using mathematics, including, algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry; communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; and preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, IDOT specification manual, and construction plans and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college; deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement; and write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

1 to 5 Years of Service - 4 days per year (Accumulated Monthly)
5 Years and Over - 5 days per year

5 to 10 Years of Service - 2% of Base Pay
10 to 15 Years of Service - 4% of Base Pay
15 to 20 Years of Service - 6% of Base Pay
20 to 25 Years of Service - 8% of Base Pay