Transportation Technician 8-E10/11 (Bridge Drafting Technician) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

Michigan State Police; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police is seeking a Transportation Technician to develop bridge plans and prepare detailed drawings using CAD. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience. Opportunities for remote work may be considered based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate's degree in related fields.
• Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician.

Responsibilities

• Developing bridge plans using CAD methods.
• Preparing cost estimates in a bridge design unit.

Skills

Mathematics

Surveying

Computer Science

Education

Associate's degree in concrete technology

Bachelor's degree in Applied Science

Job description

Multiple vacancies may be filled utilizing this posting.

This position is responsible for developing bridge plans utilizing office standards and practices, preparing preliminary and final detail drawings using computer-aided drafting (CAD) methods, computing and checking quantities, and preparing cost estimates in a bridge design unit.

The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Technician 11 Position Description
• Transportation Technician 8-E10 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology,surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science. Experience Transportation Technician 8 No specific type or amount is required. Transportation Technician 9 One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8. Transportation Technician E10 Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9. Transportation Technician 11 Three years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10.
Transportation Technician 8 - 12

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term)credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level.

OR

Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combinationof course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design,bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may besubstituted for the associate's degree.

OR

Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materialsand testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and oneyear of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and threeyears experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for theassociate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation andcompletion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry,physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, constructionmanagement, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's Degree.

To be considered for this position you must:

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application . Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U . S . educational equivalents . Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pdf MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Logan Bristol [e-mail].