FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - III

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Construction

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - III

Position #20675

Field Engineering Technician I - $15.93/hour- $20.80/hour

Field Engineering Technician II - $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

Field Engineering Technician III - $19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Construction, has a full-time vacancy for a Field Engineering Technician I - III position.


SUMMARY :

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:

Performs routine technical duties at designated construction project sites, field offices, and laboratories involving testing, surveying, measuring, and documenting for the Department of Transportation's Construction Bureau.

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:

Performs routine technical and minor administrative duties at designated construction project sites, field offices, and laboratories involving testing, surveying, measuring, and documenting for the Department of Transportation's Construction Bureau.

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:

Performs skilled technical and administrative duties at designated construction project sites, field offices, and laboratories involving testing, surveying, measuring, and documenting for the Department of Transportation's Construction Bureau.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: Two years experience as an Engineering Aide, one year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Aide II.

OR


Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in engineering, landscape, architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.

Experience: No experience required.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and access to transportation

Other Requirements: Applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet minimum standards established by Department of Transportation

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Criteria: Eng Tech to Level 3 (17302002BGA01)

For promotion from 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-2 to 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-3, the eligibility requirements in Per 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential

Experience: Three years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician, at least one year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.


OR


Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in engineering, landscape, architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.


Experience: One year of experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and access to transportation

Other Requirements: Applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet minimum standards established by Department of Transportation

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Criteria: Eng Tech to Level 4 (17302003BGA01)

For promotion from 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-3 to 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-4, the eligibility requirements in Per 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:

Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in engineering, landscape, architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.


Experience: Three years experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician, two years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician II. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.


License/Certification: Valid driver's license and access to transportation


Other Requirements: Applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by Department of Transportation

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS :

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.


RESPONSIBILITIES :

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:

Conducts field tests of soils, concrete, and bituminous material to assure conformance with contract specifications.

Assists inspection of contractor's performance to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Documents information and provides assistance in preparing project records showing the quality and quantity of the completed work.

Performs audits on project records and corrects errors.

Gathers and maintains specific records of engineering and technical data with the use of surveying and drafting equipment.

Checks layout and placement of roadway and bridge construction items.


FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:

Inspects contractor's performance to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Conducts field tests of soils, concrete, and bituminous material or supervises consultant testing to ensure conformance with contract specifications.

Makes field measurements of constructed work items for documentation and payment.

Documents information and prepares, or provides assistance in preparing, project records showing the quality and quantity of the completed work.

Performs audits on project records and corrects errors.

Gathers and maintains specific records of engineering and technical data with the use of surveying and drafting equipment.

Uses surveying and drafting equipment when required.

Checks layout and placement of roadway and bridge construction items.

Administers minor resurfacing and highway contracts.

For further information please contact Hiring Manager, Title, email address and phone number.

FIELD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:

Oversees phases of engineering construction projects to ensure the contractor's compliance with the plans and specifications.

Oversees or performs field-testing of soils, concrete, and bituminous material to ensure conformance with contract specifications.

Makes field measurements of constructed work items for documentation and performs calculations for progress payments.

Documents information and prepares project records showing the quality and quantity of the completed work.

Assists in the inspection of safety devices to ensure the safety of the traveling public, pedestrians, and construction workers.

Oversees the audit of project records for completeness and accuracy.

Checks the layout for bridges, drainage structures, buildings, and roadway to enable project to be constructed as designed.

Administers resurfacing contracts and/or minor roadway and bridge contracts as a Contract Administrator.

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*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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