Engineering Support Technician II - SR

Duties

Summary:

Performs a variety of moderately difficult sub‑professional, technical work in support of professional engineering activities; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full‑time vacancy with the Department of Public Works – Traffic Division in Hilo.

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This Engineering Support Technician II, SR‑15 position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Engineering Support Technician III, SR‑17, $4,563/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level.

• Assist in data gathering, compiling statistics, and making cost and volumetric computations to be used for planning, development, and engineering studies and for regulation compliance.
• Assist in determining water commitment deposits, facilities charges, capital assessment fees, or any other applicable fees for development projects.
• Review and recommend approval or disapproval of various applications, permits, forms, and reports within the area of responsibility.
• Conduct simple traffic safety and traffic calming investigations, including collecting and compiling data, to assist Engineer with planning projects to help reduce traffic accidents and lower vehicular speeds.
• Review simple plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Assist in the simple design of facilities, roadways, and other civil engineering projects.
• Assist with inspection of construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Assist survey crew with field work assignments including serving as a rodperson, recording notes, hauling and setting up survey equipment.
• Answer inquiries from customers and the general public; provide information on procedures relating to applications for building permits, water service, etc.
• Draft various agreements.
• Maintain records and databases; maintain schedules of required test dates (e.g., back flow prevention device testing; bacteriological, chemical, and radiological analyses).
• Participate in conducting surveys and in public notifications for customer information and regulation compliance.
• Catalog and maintain engineering reference materials and information.
• Assist in interpreting, analyzing and monitoring data and statistical reports; prepare charts, visual aids, and other technical materials as requested.
• Prepare CAD generated drawings, sketches and schemes; prepare GIS generated maps and exhibits.
• May assist with various tasks involving administrative and clerical matters.

• Graduation from high school.
• Two (2) years of technical experience in engineering‑oriented support functions such as research, data collection and analysis, inspection, testing, designing, surveying, and/or drafting activities.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver’s license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable motor vehicle operator’s license.

Substitution of education for required experience:
An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Drafting, or CAD may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. Official transcripts or credential evaluation reports must be provided for foreign transcripts.

Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant’s training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Persons seeking appointment must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Light

• Flexible Working Arrangements:
  Options may include alternate work schedules (4/10) and flexible working hours.
• Vacation:
  Start accruing paid vacation immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
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