Engineering Technician (Civil)

Job Summary

This is a standard position designed for appropriate use throughout the District of Columbia Department departments, offices and agencies. This position description depicts generalized duties and responsibilities required of positions with the primary responsibility of performing a variety of technical engineering assignments and projects in support of an engineering program or its processes. The incumbent will provide support to the Infrastructure Project Management Administration (IPMA), Materials Testing Division. The task includes but is not limited to laboratory and field sampling and testing of subgrades, soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete. Field density testing of soils includes undercutting, proof rolling, and nuclear density testing. Concrete testing includes field testing, and laboratory testing such as stripping and logging of cylinders, compression testing of concrete cylinders, flexural strength testing of concrete beams, recording, analyzing, reporting results, and answering questions regarding test results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews complex contractor prepared designs and / or specifications for a number of large and important projects or projects of major scope and importance. May be responsible for the entire engineering technician effort. Conceives, plans, and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity, monitors the site, to compare the approved design plans and materials against the work at the site, to reveal and design flaws inconsistencies, discrepancies, or non-conforming material usage, reports same, as necessary.

Analyzes or ensures that core and soil samples, aggregates, and material samples are analyzed. Ensures that building materials comply with specifications and zoning code requirements. Ensures the sub-grade plastic and liquid limits are suitable; performs sieve analysis and moisture and density relationship tests. Performs sub-grade density test, compaction, an hydrometer tests, inspects roadways, bridges, and retaining walls with regard to vibration problems. Computes the-square footage of complex buildings, including elliptical structures.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience : Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Six (6) to seven (7) years of relevant experience, one which is most equivalent to the CS-11 level.

Working Conditions / Environment

The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts and requires that the incumbent stay continually alert and take special safety precautions. Mainly fieldwork is required, requiring normal visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Licenses and Certifications

Certification by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, or certification from regional technician certification bodies is highly desirable. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a District Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit to operate passenger cars, pick-up trucks or vans to conduct field investigations.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty : Varies

Pay Plan, Series and Grade : CS-0802-12

Promotion Potential : No Known Promotion Potential.

Duration of Appointment : Career Service- Term Appointment

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union) : This position is covered under collective bargaining union and subject to union dues through payroll deduction.

Position Designation : The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

Emergency Designation : This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

Applicants claiming Residency Preference will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

Employee Benefits May Include :

DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include :

• Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov .)
• Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
• Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
• Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
• Employers assisted housing loan program, providing payment and / or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply).

EEO Statement : The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.