Engineering​/Planning​/Surveying; EPS) Technician IV

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.

This position will be primarily responsible for the Source of Supply process as well as managing consultant material inspection contracts (primarily steel and precast concrete elements). Troubleshooting production & field issues, coordinate with industry, research new technologies, train staff and other duties. The position is a subject matter expert. This position will interpret test results and provide information to others. The position may be required to lift up to 50 lbs, work in inclement weather and be available to work overtime as needed.

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.

• Engineering Support Materials & Research:
• Three years experience in construction material testing and laboratory or field sampling procedures and equipment used in testing highway construction materials such as soils, aggregates, asphalt, hot-mix/warm-mix asphalt, Portland cement, or Portland cement concrete.
• Threes years experience in developing analytical and technical documents such as reports, maps, or geographical representations of data.
• Three years experience in interpreting standard test procedures, specifications, and plan documents or technical drawings.
• One year experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• One year experience in project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects or testing requirements to ensure objectives are met.
• Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
• Knowledge of developing and reviewing highway construction designs, plans, specifications, studies, or…