<p>About Us</p> <p>Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.</p> <p>The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.</p> <p>The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.</p> <p>Deadline (Open Until Filled)</p> <p>Open until filled.</p> <p>Department Name</p> <p>Electric and Gas</p> <p>Job Specifications</p> <p>Join Our Team as an Electric & Gas Utility Engineering and Surveying Professional!</p> <p>Are you ready to make a tangible impact on your community? We're looking for a skilled and motivated professional to perform advanced technical and supervisory work in engineering and land surveying for electric and gas utility projects. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on fieldwork with office-based design, planning, and project management.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Perform sub-professional engineering or land surveying tasks, including topographic and boundary surveys. </li><li>Select routes for underground and overhead utilities and compile data for street right-of-way and easement surveys. </li><li>Conduct datum and coordinate system conversions, field-check completed drawings, and research documents to determine right-of-way locations, property ownership, deed lines, and easement locations. </li><li>Respond to public questions and complaints, and conduct a variety of traffic studies. </li><li>Plan, design, and prepare construction packages and cost estimates for electric and gas utility projects. </li><li>Exercise independent judgment in planning work details, making technical determinations, and managing assignments that are generally broad in scope. </li></ul> <p>Why This Role:</p> <p>This position offers the opportunity to work on critical utility projects that impact communities directly, combining technical skill, project management, and problem-solving in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to contribute to the planning and delivery of essential electric and gas utility infrastructure.</p> <p>Who We're Looking For:</p> <p>A detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in technical, hands-on work, enjoys solving complex problems, and is committed to delivering high-quality results.</p> <p>Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of our electric and gas utility systems!</p> <p>For the complete job specification, listing essential duties and desirable qualifications, go to Engineering Technician II or IV- Electric Utility</p> <p>Minimum Training & Experience</p> <p>Engineering Technician II:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED. </li><li>Two (2) years of post-secondary education or training in math, drafting, engineering, or engineering technology. </li><li>Two (2) years of hands-on technical or paraprofessional experience in drafting or engineering support. </li><li>Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. </li></ul> <p>Engineering Technician IV:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED; </li><li>Six (6) years of electric utility experience in engineering, operation, design tasks or maintenance </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in math, science, or engineering technology; AND </li><li>Four (4) years of electric utility experience in engineering, operation, design tasks or maintenance </li></ul> <p>Necessary Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Valid Class E State (or equivalent) drivers license at the time of appointment </li><li>Individuals in this classification are considered essential during emergency and storm situations and must be able to work 16 hours per day for extended periods of time and may be required to be away from their family. </li><li>Individuals in this classification must be available to serve on-call and are subject to having to work outside of their assigned shift/schedule to meet operational needs. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$21.6689 to $58.7999/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $39.2097/hour.</p> <p>Benefits Information</p> <p>The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p> <ul> <li>Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave </li><li>Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans </li><li>Paid holidays </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Life and long-term disability insurance </li><li>Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans </li></ul> <p>For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or 2025 Benefits Summary.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Visit Talgov.com/Employment click on the 'Apply Today' button, then navigate to 'My Job Applications' icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.</p> <p>If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City's Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer:</p> <p>The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference:</p> <p>Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.</p> <p>Accommodation for Persons with a Disability:</p> <p>If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.</p> <p>Apply for Job</p> <ul> <li> <p>Careers</p> </li><li> <p>Sign In</p> </li><li> <p>New User</p> </li></ul>