What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at ELYON International?
In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), ELYON International is recruiting Engineering Technicians in New York state. The ELYON Engineering Technician (Civil) will be an integral part of the NRCS Team and provide support for a variety of programs, projects, and special tasks. Work must be completed in accordance with NRCS policies, guides, and the state Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG). The anticipated workload will require working outdoors in the field, in the office, and other business locations and environments.
Duties Shall Include But Not Be Limited To
Assisting agency staff with project planning, documentation and implementation both in
the office and in the field.
Inventorying and evaluating potential new project sites to support conservation practice
systems.
Assist and complete required engineering surveys to support future designs and
construction project layout.
Assisting with development of engineering design calculations, drawings, specifications,
cost estimates, asbuilts, etc.
Assist and complete construction inspection of construction projects during construction
and report findings to the appointed government representative or responsible NRCS
employee.
Desired Education
Minimum experience shall be 1-year similar job experience.
Minimum education shall be a High School degree or equivalent.
Required Skills
Must possess and maintain a valid state issued drivers license.
Proficient in word processing.
Knowledgeable and experienced in drafting software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 or later.
Knowledgeable and experienced in operating small office machines such as calculators, fax machines, scanners and copy machines.
Must be skillful in working and communicating with the general public.
Must possess basic telephone and email skills.
All contractor employees must read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Demonstrates knowledge and support of the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights policy.
Performs all duties in a manner that consistently demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect toward co-workers, office visitors and all others in the performance of official business.
Provides technical assistance proportionately without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or family status, political belief, parental status, or other protected status.
Must be able to pass a Government Security Clearance and background check
Must be capable of working independently.
Knowledgeable and experienced in general office procedures, such as preparing reports, spreadsheets and filing.
Must be able to utilize Microsoft Outlook for email and calendars and internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Knowledgeable and experienced with: interpreting plans and specifications, preparing project cost estimates, conducting basic surveys, construction inspection, construction site safety.
Knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Workers Compensation and Life Insurance.
11 Paid Federal Holidays.
56 Hours of paid Sick Leave per calendar year.
80 Hour of Vacation after 1 year of service.
Duties Shall Include But Not Be Limited To
Assisting agency staff with project planning, documentation and implementation both in
the office and in the field.
Inventorying and evaluating potential new project sites to support conservation practice
systems.
Assist and complete required engineering surveys to support future designs and
construction project layout.
Assisting with development of engineering design calculations, drawings, specifications,
cost estimates, asbuilts, etc.
Assist and complete construction inspection of construction projects during construction
and report findings to the appointed government representative or responsible NRCS
employee.
Desired Education
Minimum experience shall be 1-year similar job experience.
Minimum education shall be a High School degree or equivalent.
Required Skills
Must possess and maintain a valid state issued drivers license.
Proficient in word processing.
Knowledgeable and experienced in drafting software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 or later.
Knowledgeable and experienced in operating small office machines such as calculators, fax machines, scanners and copy machines.
Must be skillful in working and communicating with the general public.
Must possess basic telephone and email skills.
All contractor employees must read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Demonstrates knowledge and support of the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights policy.
Performs all duties in a manner that consistently demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect toward co-workers, office visitors and all others in the performance of official business.
Provides technical assistance proportionately without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or family status, political belief, parental status, or other protected status.
Must be able to pass a Government Security Clearance and background check
Must be capable of working independently.
Knowledgeable and experienced in general office procedures, such as preparing reports, spreadsheets and filing.
Must be able to utilize Microsoft Outlook for email and calendars and internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Knowledgeable and experienced with: interpreting plans and specifications, preparing project cost estimates, conducting basic surveys, construction inspection, construction site safety.
Knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Workers Compensation and Life Insurance.
11 Paid Federal Holidays.
56 Hours of paid Sick Leave per calendar year.
80 Hour of Vacation after 1 year of service.