Civil Engineering Technician - Tribal Roads - (Open Until Filled)

Ashiwi; New Mexico; On-site; USD 25,162 - 35,837; Full time

Job summary

A tribal organization seeks a Civil Engineering Technician to provide oversight for construction projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety standards. The role involves performing inspections, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree in engineering or extensive experience in the construction industry and be able to communicate effectively in both Zuni and English. A valid New Mexico driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive field construction experience.
• Must have a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
• Meeting OSHA and AASHTO safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspections and quality control.
• Maintain project diaries and reporting documents.
• Oversee compliance with construction specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of design techniques

Technical writing skills

Ability to communicate effectively in Zuni and English

Proficiency in GPS and GIS software

Understanding of construction safety regulations

Education

Associate's degree in accredited engineering program

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Engineering software

Field survey instruments

Job description

Civil Engineering Technician - Tribal Roads - (Open Until Filled)

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

FT/REGULAR

NE - LEVEL 9

SALARY: $22.14

GENERAL DEFINITION: The primary responsibility of this position will be to perform a variety of daily construction inspections and oversight to ensure that all construction activities adhere to the contract plans and specifications.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the supervision of the Civil Engineer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.

DUTIES

Inspections and quality control. Provide on-site support.

• Monitor construction sites, ensuring that projects adhere to specifications and regulations.
• Reviews the National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory Road inventory annually to ensure compliance with 25 CFR Part 170 requirements are complete.
• Observe project sites to ensure that construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Inspects and records all daily inspections of road and street construction activities, to ensure compliance with Federal and/or State specifications requirements.
  • Daily records are kept in a hardbound book.
  • Records all required contract submittals.
  • Observes the installation of temporary erosion control devices and temporary traffic control devices.
  • All bridge construction activities will require the same information recordation.
• Make recommendations for changes or relocations of items that benefit a positive outcome of any construction work, which poses no apparent funding increase to the overall contract amount.
• Coordinates and inspects manufactured items and/or materials that meet the Buy America requirements, such as pre-cast concrete products. Records certificate of compliance on materials requiring such documentations.
• Ensures that corrective actions are resolved on non-compliance contract work before contractor under takes new tasks.
• Inspects and ensures that contract specifications and requirements are met or have complied with.
• Address any design or construction issues and propose solutions and report challenges.
• Contact contractors or their representatives in attempts to resolve differences of opinions; interpretations of plans and specifications; ensure quality workmanship; coordination of changes and progress of work.
• Report to Civil Engineer on the progress of the project.

Surveying and data collection. Practical application of engineering science and testing procedures for contract compliance.

• Perform calculations and technical tasks using engineering software.
• Observes field tests conducted by third party for contract specification compliance.
• Ensures that all sampling and testing requirements meet or exceed the contract design plans and specifications that meet the Federal and/or State requirements.
• Monitors the testing procedures by the independent testing or geotechnical laboratories in order that compliance is met either with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering design drawings and other pertinent plans and specifications.
• Maintain project diaries and other construction reporting documents.
• May occasional use field survey instruments and computer software for departmental records.
• Ensure that engineering projects adhere to safety and environmental regulations.
• Identify potential hazards, assess environmental impacts, and propose mitigation measures.
• Interpretation and placement of temporary traffic control devices utilizing the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) handbook.

Technical Support. Performs other technical engineering.

• Update road inventory, minor drafting or record keeping for quantities and contract as-built for closeouts.
• Assign or assist in the daily or weekly scheduling of road maintenance activities for the road maintenance staff.
• Confers with the supervisor to determine project details and to future road project priority listings, which is identified as Tribal Transportation Improvement Projects (TTIPs).
• Prepare documentation to update existing roads or list new roads into the National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory (NTTFI). Field reconnaissance may be necessary for road inventory accuracy.
• May prepare as-built contract drawings.
• May compute construction cost such as labor, equipment and materials.

Documentation and Project Management.

• Prepare reports and project activities and progress.
• Prepare technical reports and updating project documentation.
• Keep daily construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and regulations.
• Set up and help maintain project file and records.
• Compiles and prepares summary reports of quantities and daily activities for each active contract.
• Prepare all contract information in binders or folders for internal auditing purposes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Practices good customer service techniques and effectively communicates with others.
• May be delegated as the spokesperson in the absence of Program Manager/Civil Engineer on issues related to current or planned construction activities within or around the surrounding community.
• Attend staff meetings, seminars, and training sessions that are related to transportation issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of 25CFR Part 170 regulations. Practical Knowledge of engineering, science and technology. Knowledge of mathematics and its applications. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and or calculus and their applications in order to compute accurate quantities. Ability to use GOOGLE Earth, GPS, GIS, or other software for road data collections. Basic knowledge of surveying methods, techniques and instruments. Knowledge in construction safety industry such as, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Knowledgeable in interpreting the testing procedures and requirements of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) testing requirements. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in Zuni and English and technical writing skills in English. Ability to rapidly understand and perform work requirements. Proficiency in operating a computer and using accounting software, word processing software, various spreadsheet programs, database software applications, e‑mail, and business machines to prepare, review, and analyze financial reports and related documents. Proficiency in maintaining and operating all business machines. Ability to set up records and files. Must understand and practice positive customer relations. Ability to develop, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, program personnel, tribal administration, Tribal Officers, external agencies, and organizations (including funding agencies), and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree in accredited engineering program or engineering construction institute, plus five (5) years of progressive field construction experience OR High School graduate or equivalent with seven (7) years of related education, training, and experience in engineering construction industry.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES: Valid New Mexico Driver’s License with no DUI/DWI convictions within the past three (3) years. Driving is an essential part of the duties.

• Complete and pass a mandatory Road Inventory Field Data System (RIFDS) BIA training to obtain a security pass code to encode NTTFI Inventory updates

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires minor physical exertion such as short periods of standing, walking over rough uneven surfaces, some recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities. Job may require recurring lifting of lightweight objects with infrequent bending or stooping alternating with the lighter activities. Job requires minimal agility and dexterity. Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings. Technicians work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and wear safety gear, such as hard hats and reflective vests, to ensure personal safety. Must be able to work around heavy, operating construction equipment, in a dusty and noisy environment. Weather conditions often include cold and hot temperatures, rain or snowy conditions.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Position is subject to Pre-Employment drug testing. The position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug screening for duration of employment. Must submit to and successfully pass a thorough character background investigation, which includes FBI Fingerprints check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.