Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II

Primary duty will be to assist with Statewide Bridge Safety Inspections.  Roughly 80% of time will be spent in field inspecting various types of bridges and writing reports.  Secondary duties may include assiting with dam inspections, organizing bridge files and assiting with various Bridge Management projects.   A CDL Class B license is required to be obtained within the first year of hire in order to drive and operate the UBIV.  Also you will be required to attend and successfully pass the NHI Two-Week Comprehensive Bridge Safety Inspection Course (course will be paid for by the Department).

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

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 for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

1. Six months experience in applied mathematical computations.
2. Knowledge of bridge components and terminology.
3. Knowledge of operating and maintaining bridge inspection vehicles and equipment which includes the under bridge inspection vehicle and bucket truck.
4. Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
5. Possession of a valid CDL Class B Driver's License with Airbrake Endorsement or a valid CDL Class A Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  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.

DelDOT Medical Exam:  Applicants who meet the job requirements for the position, and who are made a conditional offer of employment, shall be required to meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations to hold a commercial driver’s license unless they are approved for either an Intra-State CDL Waiver of a Federal Waiver or Exemption.  In addition, applicants must not have incurred four or more serious traffic violations during the previous three years as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Code.  The Department of Transportation will obtain driving record information maintained by the Division of Motor Vehicles for the preceding three year period.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

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 www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.