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This is a benefits eligible 40-hour work week position, Monday - Friday.\n*Provisional candidates must meet the minimum requirements established by Civil Service, sit for the next examination for the position and be reachable on the resultant civil service list.\nTypical Duties: (Other related activities may be performed although not listed:)\nCreates technical drawings, including charts and maps, utilizing computerized drafting software;\nAssists in and performs field inspections for various public works projects, such as buildings, road and utility construction;\nAssists in field and topographic surveys, collecting and tabulating data and preparing reports or maps;\nReviews site plans and applications for compliance with codes and regulations, and advises applicants on routine adjustments necessary to receive approval;\nReviews plans for new development and updates existing maps;\nAssists in department record-keeping activities;\nProcesses citizen complaints and inspection requests by responding to those in well-defined areas and referring more complex and sensitive ones to inspection staff;\nMay assist in the stake out of water and sewer mains.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nGraduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus, EITHER:\n(A) One (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience involving computerized drafting or surveying (measurement of dimensional relationships); OR,\n(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Technology, Civil Engineering, or a closely related degree*; OR,\n(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.\n: Candidates who qualify under option (B) and (C) must submit an official or student copy of their college transcript along with their applications.\nThe Town of Webster is an equal opportunity employer.\nSpecial Requirements:\nApplicants will be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug testing.\nA valid NYS driver license is required at time of hire.\n*Provisional candidates must meet the minimum requirements established by Civil Service, sit for the next examination for the position and be reachable on the resultant civil service list.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $52,196.00 - $69,667.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you have a Civil Engineering Technology degree or a closely related degree?\nEducation:\nAssociate (Preferred)\nExperience:\nAutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)\nLand surveying: 1 year (Preferred)\ncivil engineering technology: 1 year (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nWebster, NY 14580 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Townofwebste","rawCompany":"townofwebste","city":"Webster","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:06:29.820Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"925120","title":"Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development","slug":"administration-of-urban-planning-and-community-and-rural-development"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Assistant","description":"Position Summary: This entry-level role in the public works or utility services department involves assisting with field inspections, surveys, and general drafting tasks related to the assigned office. The employee works under the general supervision of senior staff and does not have supervisory responsibilities. Additional related duties may be performed as needed. Applicants must be eligible for transfer or reinstatement under Civil Service Rules . This is a benefits eligible 40-hour work week position, Monday - Friday.\n*Provisional candidates must meet the minimum requirements established by Civil Service, sit for the next examination for the position and be reachable on the resultant civil service list.\nTypical Duties: (Other related activities may be performed although not listed:)\nCreates technical drawings, including charts and maps, utilizing computerized drafting software;\nAssists in and performs field inspections for various public works projects, such as buildings, road and utility construction;\nAssists in field and topographic surveys, collecting and tabulating data and preparing reports or maps;\nReviews site plans and applications for compliance with codes and regulations, and advises applicants on routine adjustments necessary to receive approval;\nReviews plans for new development and updates existing maps;\nAssists in department record-keeping activities;\nProcesses citizen complaints and inspection requests by responding to those in well-defined areas and referring more complex and sensitive ones to inspection staff;\nMay assist in the stake out of water and sewer mains.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nGraduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus, EITHER:\n(A) One (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience involving computerized drafting or surveying (measurement of dimensional relationships); OR,\n(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Technology, Civil Engineering, or a closely related degree*; OR,\n(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.\n: Candidates who qualify under option (B) and (C) must submit an official or student copy of their college transcript along with their applications.\nThe Town of Webster is an equal opportunity employer.\nSpecial Requirements:\nApplicants will be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug testing.\nA valid NYS driver license is required at time of hire.\n*Provisional candidates must meet the minimum requirements established by Civil Service, sit for the next examination for the position and be reachable on the resultant civil service list.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $52,196.00 - $69,667.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you have a Civil Engineering Technology degree or a closely related degree?\nEducation:\nAssociate (Preferred)\nExperience:\nAutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)\nLand surveying: 1 year (Preferred)\ncivil engineering technology: 1 year (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nWebster, NY 14580 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:06:29.820Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:06:29.820Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Townofwebste","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Webster","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"464445dfbd8bd1e583c9db3e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/464445dfbd8bd1e583c9db3e"}}