Engineering Technician

LOCATION: The successful candidate will reside and work in Upstate New York, within one of the following counties: Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence or Franklin.

Job Summary: The Engineering Technician will perform routine work supporting higher level technical staff by collecting, reviewing, analyzing, verifying, editing, computing, coding, and processing engineering records. This position is a combination of field and office technical support. Other functions include updating information in the Authority’s computerized maintenance management system, entering data into the Authority’s Geographic Information System (GIS), compiling reports, transcribing meeting minutes, creating basic correspondence, assisting with developing procurement documents, and logging data in spreadsheets and databases.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Completing desk reviews and performing field locating/marking for dig safely requests for Authority-owned or managed infrastructure.
• Complete field construction and customer site inspections on Authority-owned or managed infrastructure.
• Manage pole application processing and notification to pole owners and attachees.
• Utilize mobile GPS/GIS technology to gather and record infrastructure location information in the field.
• Update as-built records in various electronic records management systems.
• Manage preventative maintenance tasks for Telecom Central Offices.
• Creating work orders and develop Computerized Maintenance Management System reports.
• Assist in the development and updates to Asset Management Plans.
• Provide support to Authority staff in the use and application of GIS and GPS technologies during field operations.
• Maintain and regular updating of GIS infrastructure databases to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Perform related duties to support the overall operations and objectives of the Authority.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), database operations and other relevant software.
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated experience working with ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and custom web-based mapping solutions.
• Knowledgeable of/familiar with GIS and GPS technologies, and mobile data collection tools such as Field Maps and Survey 123.

Education:

• Associate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Computer Science, Math, GIS, or related field required.

Professional Certification/Licenses:

• None.

Experience:

• Three years of experience in construction, project management, utility maintenance, field inspection, surveying, or GPS data collection.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

Pre-employment Physical Exam and Drug Test Required: Yes

Annual Physical Exam Required: No

Minimum Driver’s License: Class D NYS regular operator.

Travel Requirements: Frequent day travel in service area; some overnight travel.

Typical Work Schedule: Regularly works Monday through Friday during normal business hours and requires willingness to work a flexible schedule when needed.

Telecommuting Eligibility: Position is eligible for Telecommuting pursuant to Authority Telecommuting Policy.

Environmental: Combination of office and field work using GIS/GPS equipment.

Benefits: NYS Employees’ Retirement System, NYS Deferred Compensation, 12-paid holidays, 3-weeks’ vacation, 10-sick days, 2-personal holidays, a fully funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical and prescriptions benefits, dental, vision and short-term disability insurance, professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Development Authority of the North Country is an Equal Opportunity Employer.