What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - III position at The State of New Hampshire?
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1
641 Main Street / Lancaster, NH
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - III
Position #20446
37.5 Hours per Week
The starting pay range is as follows:
Engineering Technician I - $15.93 - $20.80 per hour
Engineering Technician II - $17.81 - $23.39 per hour
Engineering Technician III - $19.96 - $26.41 per hour
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1, has a full-time vacancy for an Engineering Technician I - III.
SUMMARY:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I: To perform basic technical engineering duties for a highway district.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II: To perform technical engineering duties for a highway district including permit review, construction inspection, design, survey and specification development for materials and equipment.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III: To perform and assist in supervising technical engineering duties for a highway district including permit review, construction inspection, design, survey and specification development for materials and equipment.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.01 .
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
Experience: Two years of experience as an Engineering Aide, one year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Aide II.
OR
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape, architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology,soil science or earth science.
Experience: No experience required.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician, at least one year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.
OR
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape, architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology,soil science or earth science.
Experience: One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician, two years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician II. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
Assists in the technical permitting review and prepares related correspondence and communications for various Department programs.
Assists in researching highway plans and related legal documents to provide data to internal and external customers.
Assists in the technical review for driveway, utility and district construction projects.
Researches pre-construction technical data including survey, right of way, estimates, engineering drawings, materials list and specifications to enable the construction/reconstruction of State highways and maintenance facilities.
Manages/coordinates various programs within the district (Sponsor A Highway, hazard tree, etc.) the district’s tree removal program.
Assists with managing the district’s seasonal weight restriction program.Conducts field reviews as necessary to ensure appropriate management of the program.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II
Provides technical permitting review with related correspondence and communications for various Department programs.
Maintains and researches highway plans and related legal documents to provide data to internal and external customers.
Provides technical review for driveway, utility and district construction projects to ensure specification compliance.
Researches pre-construction technical data including survey, right of way, estimates, engineering drawings, materials list and specifications to enable the construction/reconstruction of State highways and
maintenance facilities.
Manages/coordinates various programs within the district (Sponsor A Highway, hazard tree, etc) the district’s tree removal program.
Assists with managing the district’s seasonal weight restriction program.
Conducts field reviews as necessary to ensure appropriate management of the program.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III
Provides technical permitting review with related correspondence and communications for various Department programs.
Maintains, researches, and interprets highway plans and related legal documents to provide engineering and legal data to internal and external customers.
Provides technical supervision for driveway, utility and district construction projects to ensure specification compliance.
Provides pre-construction technical data including survey, right of way research, estimates, engineering drawings, materials list and specifications to enable the construction/reconstruction of State highways and maintenance facilities.
Manages/coordinates various programs within the district (Sponsor A Highway, hazard tree, etc.) the district’s tree removal program.
Assist with managing the district’s seasonal weight restriction program. Conducts field reviews as necessary to ensure appropriate management of the program.
Disclaimer Statement : The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Mikayla Collins, Recruitment Specialist at (603)-271-8026 or at Mikayla.A.Collins@dot.nh.gov .
For additional information contact John Kallfelz, District 1 Engineer, at 603-788-4641 or District1@dot.nh.gov .
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
Salary : $16 - $21