What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV (MATERIALS) position at State of Rhode Island?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform the most complex technical or supervisory engineering work in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in the completion of work assignments, which are usually outlined; work is reviewed in process and upon completion.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of subordinate Engineering Technicians; may supervise other personnel as assigned.
Under supervision, in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position:
Materials:
To be responsible for the planning, administrative and technical supervision and review of the materials testing staff activities on statewide bridge, highway construction or maintenance projects; to assist in the preparation of materials specifications; to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of multiple subordinate Engineering Technicians and other personnel assigned to the Materials laboratory, in-field production plants, or onsite construction projects; to support and assist the Materials professional engineering staff in related quality assurance, materials research and testing matters.
To do related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles and practices of civil engineering applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a thorough knowledge of the basic materials, elements and/or products commonly used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the basic principles of the systems of measurement applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a thorough knowledge of the equipment, instruments, techniques and procedures applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a thorough knowledge of the rules, guidelines and standards in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; thorough knowledge of current computer software and technology used in construction management and asset management such as VueWorks, Sharepoint, Auto-Cad Civil, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu; the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and civil engineering plans, maps and drawings; the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports; the ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of engineering technicians and other personnel engaged in highway construction, maintenance, materials testing or construction records; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in civil engineering technology, construction management, architectural building engineering technology or closely related field or graduation from a four-year technical institute with a certificate of completion of a curriculum in one of the same fields; and
Experience: At least four (4) years of employment as a senior-level Engineering Technician in a public agency or in private industry with experience in an area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as a condition of employment; must be physically fit to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
A certified Engineering Technician IV is needed to perform the duties of Independent Assurance testing.
Salary : $66,165 - $74,537