What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician I-III position at State of Delaware?
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Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state and federal codes and on going maintenance requirements; documents/reports compliance or deficiencies.
- Designs/develops/reviews engineering project/site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs and other related activities.
- Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps and other geographically based data.
- Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs/develop plans, record characteristics and other related activities.
- Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs and/or ensure compliance.
- Tests/evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
- Obtains survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
- Calculates/measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
- Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade.
- Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints and other engineering documents.
Job Requirement Series
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Traffic Engineering Safety Officer:
- Coursework, training, and/or work experience in applied mathematical computations.
- Coursework, training, and/or work experience in interpreting construction or event traffic plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
- Coursework, training, and/or work experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Coursework, training, and/or work experience in evaluating the effectiveness of traffic control methods and devices such as signs or pavement markings.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months’ experience in applied mathematical computations.
- Six months’ experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Six months’ experience in evaluating the effectiveness of traffic control methods and devices such as signs or pavement markings.
- Coursework, training, and/or work experience in interpreting construction or event traffic plans for compliance with traffic engineering objectives and regulations.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Traffic Engineering Safety Officer:
- Possession of a Traffic Control Technician Certification from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) OR certificate of completion of the Traffic Control Technician from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and one year of experience in temporary traffic control in work zones or event traffic.
- Possession of a Flagger Certification from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
- One year of experience in evaluating the effectiveness of traffic control methods and devices such as signs or pavement markings.
- One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Six months’ experience in interpreting construction or event traffic plans for compliance with traffic engineering objectives and regulations.
- Coursework, training, and/or work experience in analyzing the cause of and providing remedies for high-risk traffic conditions or application of event traffic mitigation.
- Coursework, training, and/or work experience in project management such as planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Conditions of Hire
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
