What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician IV position at State of Delaware?
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 is expert level engineering, planning, and/or surveying technician work in a specific technician function. In addition to work performed at the EPS Technician III level, employees perform expert technician work in one specific technician function OR supervise a major project OR several complex projects simultaneously.
Essential Functions
- 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
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Three years experience in inspecting pavement markings, sign fabrications, or sign placements to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Three years experience in evaluating and testing pavement markings, sign materials or products such as paint, epoxy, thermoplastic, tape, or sign sheeting.
- Six months experience in developing and recommending plans, specifications, designs, studies or surveys.
- Six months experience in developing analytical and technical documents such as reports, maps, or geographical representations of data.
- Six months experience in project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
- Three years experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Six months experience in contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
- Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Conditions of Hire
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
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.
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. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
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.
