City of Dayton
Engineering Aide III(Survey Crew Chief/Line Locator/Inspector)
City of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Engineering Aide III (Survey Crew Chief/Line Locator/Inspector)
City of Dayton invites applications for the Engineering Aide III (Survey Crew Chief/Line Locator/Inspector) role.
Examination Details Examination Date: Week of February 16, 2026
Location: Civil Service Board Office, 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects within the City's jurisdiction to ensure that work conforms to plans, specifications and standards. Responsibilities include working from city, state and private engineering firms' drawings and being in close contact with contractors and city work crews to ensure that quality work is performed. The Engineering Aide III will be required to resolve minor construction problems that are not covered by plans and specifications and work as a liaison between City engineers, contractors and architects.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND four years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting; OR
High school diploma or G.E.D. AND eight years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting.
Degree must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
License Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Promotional Qualifications Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for six consecutive months in the classification of Engineering Aide II and be in a current pay grade below 124 (Wage), 29 (Clerical), or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by seniority and then by random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job‑related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Background Check A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including for current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc.
Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Examination Details Examination Date: Week of February 16, 2026
Location: Civil Service Board Office, 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects within the City's jurisdiction to ensure that work conforms to plans, specifications and standards. Responsibilities include working from city, state and private engineering firms' drawings and being in close contact with contractors and city work crews to ensure that quality work is performed. The Engineering Aide III will be required to resolve minor construction problems that are not covered by plans and specifications and work as a liaison between City engineers, contractors and architects.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND four years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting; OR
High school diploma or G.E.D. AND eight years of experience in government or private construction, surveying, inspection or drafting.
Degree must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
License Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Promotional Qualifications Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for six consecutive months in the classification of Engineering Aide II and be in a current pay grade below 124 (Wage), 29 (Clerical), or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by seniority and then by random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job‑related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Background Check A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including for current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc.
Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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