Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician II-III

The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department.

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Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements; documents and reports compliance or deficiencies.

• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.

• Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.

• Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.

• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.

• Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.

• Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.

• Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.

• Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade, and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.  

• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Traffic Engineering Safety Officer:

1. Possession of a Traffic Control Technician Certification from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) OR certificate of completion of the Traffic Control Technician from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and one year of experience in temporary traffic control in work zones or event traffic.
2. Possession of a Flagger Certification from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
3. One year of experience in evaluating the effectiveness of traffic control methods and devices such as signs or pavement markings.
4. One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
5. Six months’ experience in interpreting construction or event traffic plans for compliance with traffic engineering objectives and regulations.
6. Coursework, training, and/or work experience in analyzing the cause of and providing remedies for high-risk traffic conditions or application of event traffic mitigation.
7. Coursework, training, and/or work experience in project management such as planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
8. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.