Engineering Assistant I

Engineering Assistant I

Salary

$2,036.34 - $2,977.83 Biweekly

Location

City Hall - 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02794

Department

Public Works Engineering

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

Responsible technical and clerical engineering and/or GIS work on assigned departmental projects.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Produces engineering and survey drawings Public Works Projects and/or GIS Data and Maps.
• Files and updates atlas, maps, GIS data and maps and project drawings, specifications, original drawing and blueprint for the Public Works department
• Assists engineers in engineering take offs and cost estimates
• Provides translating services to the public
• Conducts field inspections as assigned to verify Right-of-Way compliance as well as Right-of-Way deficiencies
• Provides the public with Atlas and/or GIS information
• Answers telephones, take messages as needed
• Handles complaint calls for Street repairs, Sidewalk repairs, Curb & gutter repairs, Sanitary Sewer stoppages, Storm Water stoppages, and Street Light outages, as well as other issues associated with Public Works
• Updates Control Data in the Storm Water Utility (SWU) system for correct billing cycle
• Drafts plans and/or GIS data in computer
• Produces drawing in CADD and/or GIS System
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year full-time experience in engineering or architectural drafting, surveying, inspection, or GIS
• Completion of eight (8) semester hours from an accredited college or university OR 120 hours from an accredited technical or vocational school in above areas may substitute for experience
• Partial year may be prorated
• Valid Drivers license

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicants responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

DCF: For any job announcement that requires a a screening through the clearinghouse please see link to the website:

HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the Citys contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr

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Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience in engineering or architectural drafting, surveying, or inspection?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed eight (8) semester hours from an accredited college or university OR 120 hours from an accredited technical or vocational school in the above areas? Partial year may be prorated May substitute for experience

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miami Beach

Address 1700 Convention Center Drive

3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Phone 305-673-7524

Website http://www.miamibeachfl.gov