Engineering Technician I-III

This position is assigned to the Transportation Management Center (TMC) a 24-hour planning, engineering, and transportation operations facility. This position will be responsible for the operation of multiple traffic control monitoring and information systems, incident and event planning, and general dispatching operations. The position requires rotational shift work to include nights, weekends, holidays and extended work hours during incidents or emergencies. Applicants can expect to work closely with the general public to field concerns and answer questions on behalf of the Department. This position is in a career ladder series that includes forward growth up to an EPS IV level.

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

Traffic - Transportation Management Center TMC:

1. Knowledge of applied mathematical computations.
2. Knowledge of interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
3. Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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

Traffic - Transportation Management Center TMC:

1. Six months experience in applied mathematical computations.
2. Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
3. Knowledge of using intelligent transportation systems to perform transportation management which includes optimizing the efficiency of traffic flow and operations.
4. Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of traffic management solutions in responding to planned events and non-recurring incidents that impede normal traffic flow.
5. Knowledge of evaluating the effectiveness of traffic control methods and devices including signs or pavement markings.
6. Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data. 
7. Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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

Traffic - Transportation Management Center TMC:

1. Six months experience in using intelligent transportation systems to perform transportation management which includes optimizing the efficiency of traffic flow and operations.
2. Six months experience in evaluating the effectiveness of traffic control methods and devices including signs or pavement markings.
3. Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.
4. Six months experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of traffic management solutions in responding to planned events and non-recurring incidents that impede normal traffic flow.
5. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
6. Knowledge of analyzing the cause of and remedies for high-risk traffic conditions.
7. Knowledge of project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
8. Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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 StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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 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.