State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing support functions for professional level engineering staff including review and evaluation of technical data, analyses of field conditions, engineering calculations and report preparation; may provide technical assistance/ information to public or private agencies.

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.

Makes comparative analyses of project plans with field conditions to determine accuracy; inspects sites, collects and may lead collection of data for the development and support of engineering recommendations and analyses; determines what additional data may be necessary for a complete report; may perform title searches; reviews and evaluates maps (e.g., topographic, property and geological) and other pertinent information, reports or records for engineering activities or inquiries; prepares reports, analyses and recommendations; performs complex calculations; may assist in land surveying; may reduce and plot field notes and prepare drawings; may be required to prepare correspondence or provide information at meetings or hearings; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of basic engineering principles and practices; basic interpersonal skills; oral and written communication 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; some ability to read and understand engineering plans; 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)

3394A 12/27/13 cm

12/27/2013