Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician I

State-of-Delawar; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware, Division of Transportation Solutions, is seeking an Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician I to assist with coring, friction testing, ride quality testing on bridges and roadways, and to determine material composition and depth of cores. May lift up to 50 lbs and work in inclement weather; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities include data collection, charting, and reporting to ensure surfaces and materials meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applied mathematical computations including algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of construction materials, laboratory testing, or field-testing.
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Knowledge of developing and interpreting analytical and technical documents such as reports, maps, or geographical representations of data.

Responsibilities

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements.
• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or 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.
• Conducts various studies to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.
• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs.
• Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Materials knowledge

Automated information systems

Technical documentation

Job description

Introduction

The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department.
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Summary Statement

This position is responsible for assisting with coring, friction testing, and ride quality testing on bridges and roadways. Position will assist with determining material composition and depth of cores and determining if road and bridge surface characteristics meet specifications. Some testing of construction materials may be required. Math is used daily, strong math skills required. The incumbent in this position may be required to lift up to 50lbs & work in inclement weather. This position must be available to work overtime as needed.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

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, employees can complete job duties of a 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 and reports compliance or deficiencies.


• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or 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 or 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 or 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 or 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, and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.


• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician I

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge of applied mathematical computations including algebra and geometry.


• Knowledge of construction materials, laboratory testing, or field-testing.


• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.


• Knowledge of developing and interpreting analytical and technical documents such as reports, maps, or geographical representations of data.


• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition 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.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

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.