Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician I - III

Introduction

\r\nThe mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.\r\nClick here to learn more about DelDOT Maintenance & Operations Division.\r\n

Summary Statement

This position primarily involves field surveying, field calculations, maintenance of equipment, computer aided drafting, GIS mapping and analyzing and reviewing field data. Additional duties may include design work, construction inspection, checking inspector books, and preparing estimates, notes, and maps for various types of construction projects.� This position must be available to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice and in some cases no advance notice.\r\n

Career Ladder

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

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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.\r\n\r\n\r\n Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.\r\n\r\n\r\n Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.\r\n\r\n\r\n Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.��\r\n\r\n\r\n Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.\r\n\r\n\r\n Performs other related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician I\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n\r\nEngineering Support Survey:\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of applied mathematical computations including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.\r\n Knowledge of interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.\r\n Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).��\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II�\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n\r\nEngineering Support Survey:\r\n\r\n\r\n Six months experience in applied mathematical computations including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.\r\n Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.\r\n Six months experience in interpreting boundary plats.\r\n Knowledge of surveying which includes collecting survey data for boundary, mapping, topographic, hydrographic, engineering, and construction surveys.\r\n Knowledge of using and maintaining surveying tools and instrumentation.\r\n Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.\r\n Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for�Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\nEngineering Support Survey:\r\n\r\n Six months experience in surveying which includes collecting survey data for boundary, mapping, topographic, hydrographic, engineering, and construction surveys.\r\n Six months experience in measuring existing field locations of dimensions or boundaries of land areas, coastal, pond and river depths and the precise positions of points, lines and grades.\r\n Six months experience in using and maintaining surveying tools and instrumentation.\r\n Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.\r\n Knowledge of developing analytical and technical documents such as reports, maps, or geographical representations of data.\r\n Knowledge of developing and recommending plans, specifications, designs, studies or surveys.\r\n Knowledge of project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.\r\n Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

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.\r\nApplicants 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.\r\n\r\nAs a condition of�hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n\r\nThis 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.\r\n\r\nPre-employment Drug Testing:� Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.\r\n\r\n\r\nCriminal background check:�A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. �The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

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.\r\n\r\nOnce 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.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe 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.�\r\n