State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing as a rodperson or chainperson and relief instrument person; assists in and performs land records research, field investigations, calculations and more advanced plotting/drafting functions.

Works under the general supervision of an environmental engineer or other employee of higher grade; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks.

May lead lower level Engineering Aides, clerical and field support employees.

Serves as rodperson or chainperson and relief instrument person in a survey crew; performs and may lead the setting of stakes, clearing of survey lines, setting of property corners, locating of right of way and boundary markers, and related functions; makes adjustments to and maintains instruments in proper working condition including cleaning and oiling; assists in and performs land records research and field investigation to determine boundaries; evaluates, reduces and plots field notes; performs calculations involving traverses and boundary information; plots boundary information and drafts survey maps; may prepare reports and correspondence; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of basic surveying principles, methods and equipment; basic interpersonal skills; ability to perform mathematical computations involving the use of trigonometry; ability to prepare, read and interpret maps, diagrams, profiles, graphs, charts and cross sections; ability to maintain records; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to use and adjust engineer's transit and level and to use measuring tapes and level rod; ability to utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience in field or office engineering work involving survey work, field data collection and calculations and/or mechanical drawing.

Graduation from high school or possession of General Educational Development (GED) certification with courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry or mechanical drawing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from survey/engineering environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

1. The classification of Environmental Protection Engineering Aide 2 is assigned to Salary Group ES 13a.
2. Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group ES 14.
3. The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan EE in CORE-CT.

Classified/Non-Competitive

(11)-Engineering

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

(2)-Professional

EE 13

This replaces the existing specification for the Environmental Protection Engineering Aide 2 class in Salary Group ES 13 approved effective July 17, 2012. (2013 SCOPE Review)

3393A 12/27/13 cm

12/27/2013