Engineering Support Technician IV - SR-19

JOB Regularly performs the most difficult and complex subprofessional, technical work in support of professional engineering activities; exercises judgment and initiative in following through on assigned tasks; may supervise lower level technicians; and performs other related duties as assigned.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Regularly performs the most difficult and complex work in support of professional engineering activities and projects. Assists engineers in design work; writing and reviewing specifications; estimating material and labor costs; doing computations involving the use of algebra, trigonometry, and higher mathematics, and preparing technical reports. Determines consistency of projects with environmental assessment and policy guidelines. Performs field survey work including operating a level, transit, theodolite, total station, GPS survey instrument, and data collector; may serve as survey crew chief. Checks and reduces field notes; calculates distances, angles, area, curves, and traverses; computes earthwork quantities and prepares mass diagrams; plots topography, cross sections, and profiles. Prepares finished drawings using CAD (computer aided drafting) and current version of appropriate AutoCad software program; prepares CAD generated surfaces, alignments, profiles, and cross sections. Conducts standardized tests of a variety of construction materials and processes for conformance to specifications and plans; prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, reads instrument readings, evaluates test data, and prepares test reports. Operates a vehicle to travel to project sites island-wide to conduct inspections or investigations. Inspects all phases of civil works projects; reviews construction work for compliance and consistency with plans, specifications, permits, regulations, standards, traffic control, and safety; maintains records, prepares reports, take field measurements, and conducts material sampling and testing; requests clarification from supervisor or project engineer when unforeseen field conditions arises. Determines feasibility of any proposed changes, does necessary calculations, and recommends revisions to original plans and designs. Investigates complaints or requests by property owners within and adjacent to projects; deals tactfully with complainant in resolving issues and/or refers to project engineer. Reviews, analyzes, and approves various permit applications, forms, and reports relating to regulatory compliance, public facilities clearance, land use, and development proposals. Maintains files of maps, plans, and records, including electronic versions and other database files; provides information to public as requested. Conducts surveys and public notifications for customers' information and regulation compliance. Assists engineers with field trips, public informational meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, and hearings. May supervise lower level technicians and engineering aid. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript,a valid driver's license,a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/orcertificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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