Summary Statement
This is the first level in the technician series. Positions at this level apply established techniques procedures practices and methods to less complex technician assignments. Work is performed under close supervision of a technical superior.
Career Ladder
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.
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 incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- 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/reports compliance or deficiencies.
- Designs/develops/reviews engineering project/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/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/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/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.
- Reads and interprets plans specification blueprints and other engineering documents.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician I
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Engineering Support Survey:
Knowledge of applied mathematical computations including algebra geometry and trigonometry.
Knowledge of interpreting construction plans and details schematics or technical drawings.
Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Conditions of Hire
Preemployment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo preemployment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Criminal 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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 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 employmentbased sponsorship. Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at 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 online 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 .
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 callingor by visiting . You may also callor email 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.
Required Experience:
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