Civil Engineering Technician

Using established methods computes, tabulates, and analyzes quantities for the design of facilities, roads or related structures. Retrieves the pertinent information from many sources e.g., agency directives, field notes, standard and guide specification, including preliminary information prepared by others. Distinguishes and reports errors, inconsistencies, and other deficiencies in technical data based on the knowledge of the applicability and use of the data and the methods by which it was derived. Presents data using statistical and graphical standard methods. Collects related design, specification, and materials data pertinent to specific items. Summarizes data and prepares a written report using a predetermined format.

Inspects a wide variety of standardized items or operations e.g., excavating, placing and compacting concrete, installation of standard electrical wiring, plastering, and installation of mechanical equipment for interpreting certain requirement in drawings and construction specifications. Responsible for being knowledgeable of construction plans and specifications. Ensures that deliverables e.g. materials and equipment meet quality specifications.

Observes and inspects structures being constructed to ensure they meet acceptable standards and work practices. Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure an acceptable level of workmanship and compliance. Works closely with the COR and reports all inspection activities.

Completes work assignments such as serving as instrument operator on high-order geodetic surveys or on varied, non-geodetic surveys such as location, right-of-way, and property surveys. Conduct survey work (horizontal and vertical); topographic mapping in broken terrain; and placement of construction materials, installation of equipment, and setting of structural members. May support senior engineer on simple construction or similar surveys that are of third or fourth order of accuracy and of limited scope and complexity.