EngineeringPlanningSurveying (EPS) Technician II-IV

Introduction

The mission of the Planning Division is to provide excellence in transportation through an inclusive and comprehensive transportation planning and permitting process that seeks solutions to the states transportation needs by balancing safety choice environmental stewardship economic development financial accountability and quality of life.

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Summary Statement

This position is responsible for collecting processing and analyzing traffic volume data to support transportation planning roadway design and operational decision-making. This position involves working with a variety of traffic monitoring systems databases and analytical tools to produce accurate insightful reports on vehicle flow patterns and trends.

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 employees can complete job duties of a 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 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 Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering / Planning / Surveying Technician II

Applicants must have education training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Planning : Decision and Data Support :

Six months experience in applied mathematical computations.

Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details schematics or technical drawings.

Knowledge of computerized mapping software applications such as Geographic Information System (GIS) used for collecting analyzing and mapping data or Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD).

Knowledge of data management and analysis used in transportation planning which includes querying formatting and quality control.

Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve / inquire and report on data.

Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS forEngineering / Planning / Surveying Technician III

Applicants must have education training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Planning : Decision and Data Support :

Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details schematics or technical drawings.

Six months experience in using computerized mapping software applications such as Geographic Information System (GIS) for collecting analyzing and mapping data or Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD).

Six months experience in data management and analysis used in transportation planning which includes querying formatting and quality control.

Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve / inquire and report on data.

Knowledge of developing analytical and technical documents such as reports maps or geographical representations of data.

Knowledge of developing and recommending plans specifications studies or surveys.

Knowledge of project management which includes planning developing implementing managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.

Knowledge of submitting transportation data in compliance with Federal reporting standards.

Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering / Planning / Surveying Technician IV

Applicants must have education training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Planning : Decision and Data Support :

Three years experience in data management and analysis used in transportation planning which includes querying formatting and quality control.

Three years experience in using computerized mapping software applications such as Geographic Information System (GIS) for collecting analyzing and mapping data or Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD).

Three years experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve / inquire and report on data.

Six months experience in developing and recommending plans specifications designs studies or surveys.

Six months experience in project management which includes planning developing implementing managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.

Six months experience in developing analytical and technical documents such as reports maps or geographical representations of data.

Six months experience in submitting transportation data in compliance with Federal reporting standards.

Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.

Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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.

Pre-employment Drug Testing : Upon a conditional offer you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

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 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 .

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 or by visiting . You may also call or 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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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1