General Definition of Work

Performs works responsible for assisting in designing projects, preparing plans and drawings and providing assistance to the general public and other city departments.

Essential Functions

● Prepares construction plans according to the engineer’s instructions.

● Assists in preparing various maps for council and public meetings.

● Performs lateral duties as project manager.

● Assists developers, builders and contractor by providing street, water and sewer technical information.

● Assists the public by providing dimensions for street right-of-way and utility easements.

● Researches city and county records for current ownership and tax-billed projects.

● Acquires state and federal construction permits for various projects.

● Assists the survey tech in locating land information for land survey.

● Assists with projection inspections and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● High School graduate or equivalent with knowledge of AutoCad.

● Valid driver’s license.

● Associates Degree in Drafting Technology or related field or education/experience in the area of drafting or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

● Related Technical School course.

● B.S. in Drafting Technology or related field.

● One (1) year experience.

Salary per hour $20.91, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $30.75 hourly/$63,967 yearly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation and pre-employment physical.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to their status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V