Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician IV - DNREC

Recruitment #060524-MFBA04-400400

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Introduction

The Residential Services Section serves property owners and their selected contractors and appointed agents. The scope of services includes drinking water wells, septic systems and other residential activities that affect water resources in the ground.

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Summary Statement

The Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician in this position will provide high level support to the Residential Services Section and serve as our lead field services and support technician.  The employee selected for this position will process and review permit applications from the regulated community related to both water well construction and on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.  Primary duties of this position involve permit processing, staff training, enforcement support, staff oversight, distribution of workload, and review of soil site evaluations.  The candidate in this position will perform on-site inspections and review property history to support application information.

Essential Functions

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, incumbents can complete job duties of 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/reports compliance or deficiencies.
     
  • Designs/develops/reviews engineering project/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/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/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/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.
     
  • Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints and other engineering documents.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician IV 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:


DNREC Environmental Protection and Compliance:
  1. Two years’ experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings to determine compliance associated with wetland, groundwater, surface water, or related projects.
  2. Two years’ experience using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
  3. Two years’ experience in performing field inspections such as in wetlands, groundwater, surface water, or related field.
  4. Six months experience in developing analytical and technical documents such as reports, maps, or geographical representations of data.
  5. Six months experience using computerized mapping software applications such as Geographic Information System (GIS) for collecting, analyzing, and mapping data.
  6. Six months experience in interpreting, communicating, and enforcing environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, polices or procedures.
  7. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others. 
  8. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. 

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

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

Selection Process

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

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

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.