Senior Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform field tests of materials and construction, such as compaction tests and concrete air content tests.
• Visually inspect projects to determine compliance with specifications and commonly accepted construction methods and standards.
• Compute quantities of materials used, such as volumes, lengths, and batch slip weights, to determine correct payment of contract estimates.
• Provide routine interpretations of construction specifications to contractor.
• Meet with contractor’s on-site project supervisor to discuss and resolve problems noted during inspection, prepare inspection reports, noting problems and methods to correct them.
• Assist in or compile records for projects from beginning of construction to completion.
• Gather all information needed for preparation of contract plans.
• Provide computer-aided drafting (CAD) support in the performance of field and technical investigations, drafting, surveying assistance, contract management, and engineering consulting.
• Provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support in the preparation of maps, sketches and diagrams of sites and proposed projects from data gathered from field surveys and office records.
• Prepare estimates of quantities of different materials needed for individual projects and calculate estimated project costs by pricing material and labor at prevailing rates.
• Prepare draft narrative and graphic material for inclusion in contract specifications.
• Assist in preparing alternate project plans, including evaluating efforts of different proposals on surrounding area and population and summarizing cost of alternatives.
• Perform engineering research and planning activities.
• May perform supervisory duties at assigned facility/s including training, direct supervision, and assist in performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
• May fill-in for supervisor during absences as needed.
• Periodic overtime may be required.
• Periodic travel may be required to other facilities; to attend training; or other requirements related to duties as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of full‑time satisfactory experience in field or office civil engineering work.
• Training may be substituted or combined with work experience to meet the three‑year requirement as follows:
  • An Associate degree from a technical institute or community college in engineering science, civil engineering technology, or architectural technology counts for two years of experience.
  • College training leading to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture counts on a year‑for‑year basis.
  • Any satisfactory combination of technical institute, community college or college training in engineering science, civil engineering technology, architectural technology, or college training as described above, on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Two years of technical experience in the field of automated cartography; or completion of two years of college or technical institute studies in cartography, computer‑aided drafting (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or planning and surveying.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York; must report any changes in driver’s license status to supervisory chain of command.
• May be required to acquire and maintain a military driver’s license to operate military vehicles and equipment in accordance with NGB standards (including medical evaluation requirements).
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation and appropriate clearance (minimum National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI); a SECRET clearance may be required, especially at Air Bases requiring flight‑line access).
• Must be comfortable working at heights (e.g., climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts).
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and qualifying experience in the use of CAD and GIS software.
• Must be familiar with and able to independently use commonly utilized software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Required to have or successfully complete within 90 days of receiving computer access all SFS, SLMS and other computer training related to position duties.
• Upon hire must meet and maintain any and all New York State or Federal certification/license requirements; must comply with future recertification or training as required.
• Must maintain minimum standards in accordance with current agency, statutory and NGB requirements and directives; failure may result in disciplinary action, including possible termination.

Pay

• Current Start Rate: $55,817*
• Job Rate: $67,990
• (*All hires begin at “Start Rate” unless prior state experience affords eligibility for hiring step increase as determined by OSC.)