Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Engineering Technician I

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT

Division

DEV & PERM ENGINEER/CONS

Requisition Number

2025467

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm



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.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE06

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$42,580 - $56,419; Starting salary range depending on experience and qualifications.

Our Development & Permits department is seeking an Engineering Technician I to provide technical and administrative support to the Engineering and Development Construction division.
A successful candidate for this position will be able to do the following:Can multi-task and handle several tasks at the same time. Provide daily administrative functions supporting engineering and construction division. Manage customers' requests including walk-ins, emails, phone calls and FOIAs (Freedom of Information Act.) Have general computer knowledge and gain the ability to navigate City systems such as: Accela, Laserfiche, Outlook, GIS and other related applications. Analyzes development plans and is able to respond to questions about designs. Ability to research property records and development history.



The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL

/

EDUCATIONAL

REQUIRMENT

: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's in engineering, drafting, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENT

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

SPECIAL

CERTIFICATIONS

AND

LICENSES

Requires valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with

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

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

10/16/2025

Job Close Date

10/30/2025

Open Continuous

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical marijuana:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented

unless

the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

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Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.


Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

General office machines, drafing tools

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

N = Never

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

N = Never

Noise and Vibration

N = Never

Fumes and Odors

N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

N = Never

Primary Work Location

Office Environment


Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Yes. All tasks performed by this position could be performed with assistance.

Professional References

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Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests

0

Maximum Requests

4