Engineering Associate II - EXAM

Completion of the twelfth school grade and three (3) years of experience performing paraprofessional engineering or surveying work; construction project management; construction materials testing; construction inspection; plan reviews for permitting or design (i.e. architectural or engineering); utility line locating; performing traffic studies; or operating centralized control systems via computerized interface such as for traffic control or SCADA . Substitution(s): College education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis (thirty (30) semester/forty-give (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). Completion of a vocational program in engineering, drafting, construction management, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the experience. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade requirement. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Completion of the twelfth school grade and three (3) years of experience performing paraprofessional engineering or surveying work; construction project management; construction materials testing; construction inspection; plan reviews for permitting or design (i.e. architectural or engineering); utility line locating; performing traffic studies; or operating centralized control systems via computerized interface such as for traffic control or SCADA . Substitution(s): College education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis (thirty (30) semester/forty-give (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). Completion of a vocational program in engineering, drafting, construction management, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the experience. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade requirement.

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED , according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439. The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Reading Maps, Plans, and Drawings; GIS; Logic and Reasoning; Reading Comprehension; Problem Sensitivity; Mathematics; Sewer Tools, Equipment, Safety; Traffic Regulations; Engineering and Surveying; and 2019/2021 Excel, Outlook, and Word. The exam is expected to be administered in October 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time. All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination. The certification process will be: Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED , according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list.

If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.

Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Reading Maps, Plans, and Drawings; GIS; Logic and Reasoning; Reading Comprehension; Problem Sensitivity; Mathematics; Sewer Tools, Equipment, Safety; Traffic Regulations; Engineering and Surveying; and 2019/2021 Excel, Outlook, and Word.

The exam is expected to be administered in October 2026.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.

The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.

If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: Medical Dental Vision Short-term Disability Life Insurance Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• I have three (3) or more years of experience in one of these areas.
• I have at least two (2) years of experience in one of these areas.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience in one of these areas.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience in one of these areas.
• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
• I have three (3) or more years of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.
• I have at least two (2) years of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.
• I have at least one (1) year of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.
• I have less than one (1) year of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.
• Yes
• No, I meet the minimum qualifications through my experience