ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II 54022

This is the second level in the Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class perform work tasks in specialty areas such as drafting, materials, traffic or survey. Tasks are of moderate difficulty, requiring the employee to determine which work processes and methods are most appropriate.

Complexity of Work: This level is distinguished from the Engineering Technician III level by the latters responsibility for increased technical work that includes a combination of data collection and analysis duties.

- prepares rough sketches using electronic or manual drafting equipment;

- plots basic topographic drawings, cross-sections and profiles from survey notes or contour maps;

- drafts working technical drawings.

- plans and schedules own work to meet project completion date;

- prepares samples and conducts routine tests to determine strength, particle size distribution, moisture content, density, and durability of materials;

- identifies and plots collection sites on maps and sketches sites;

- determines validity of data by visual observation, records field and laboratory data and writes test reports.

- inspects prospective data collection sites and determines viability of site;

- plans and schedules work to meet project complete date;

- plots collection sites on maps and sketches sites;

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- determines validity of data collected by visual observation.

- calculates horizontal and vertical alignments;

- establishes and references horizontal and vertical control points;

- uses electronic equipment to record data.

Supervision Given: Supervision is not a factor but some positions may function as a team leader.

Supervision Received: Positions receive supervision from a higher level technician or engineer.

(Drafting) Some knowledge of drafting methods and procedures; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

(Materials) Some knowledge of materials sampling and testing methods, and of procedures; and use of testing equipment.

(Traffic) Working knowledge of data collection techniques and procedures; of basic mathematics; and of basic electronics to perform minor repair and maintenance on data count devices.

(Survey) Working knowledge of highway surveying practices and procedures; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

(Drafting) Working skill in the use of drafting instruments.

(Materials) Working skill in the operation of sensitive electronic testing equipment, computers, power tools, and equipment such as drills, mixers and compactors.

(Traffic) None.

(Survey) Working skill in the operation of surveying instruments and programmable calculators.

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(Drafting) Demonstrated ability to apply drafting standards to projects; to read and interpret survey data; and perform mathematical calculations.

(Materials) Demonstrated ability to accurately solve algebraic expressions and perform mathematical computations; to perform calibration checks on equipment and read gauges on testing equipment; to record data; and to follow written and oral instructions.

(Traffic) Demonstrated ability to collect, edit and manipulate data using data collection devices and computers; to perform basic mathematical calculations; to work independently; and to perform basic repair and preventative maintenance on data equipment.

(Survey) Demonstrated ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, aerial photographs, contour maps and survey data; to conduct accurate and timely surveys; to research courthouse records; and to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

(Drafting) None.

(Materials) None.

(Traffic) None.

(Survey) None.

(Drafting) Graduation from high school or equivalent with course work related to drafting, mathematics or surveying.

(Materials) Graduation from high school or equivalent with course work in algebra.

(Traffic) Graduation from high school or equivalent.

(Survey) Graduation from high school or equivalent with course work in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

(Drafting) Experience in drafting and drawing plans and details.

(Materials) Some experience in the operation of lab equipment and/or power equipment.

(Traffic) Some experience collecting and maintaining data.

(Survey) None.

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(Materials) Positions may be required to work in the vicinity of/or operate equipment and devices emitting low-level ionizing radiation.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

CLASS HISTORY

This class was established by the Virginia Department of Transportation by its 1994 Engineering Technician Series Merger. This class replaces the classes Engineering Drafting Technician, Transportation Engineering Technician - Survey, Transportation Materials Technician and Transportation Data Technician.