Transportation Engineering Technician Senior - Kanawha County Lazio

Transportation Engineering Technician Senior - Kanawha County
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Transportation Engineering Technician Senior - Kanawha CountyLocation: Room A-450, WVFull-Time PermanentJob Number: DOT25HR016AWest Virginia Department of TransportationDistrict/Subdivision: Highways Human Resources DivisionClosing Date: 10/31/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US Canada)The Transportation Engineering Technician Senior performs advanced level and supervisory duties associated with either the engineering or construction areas of highway and bridge construction and maintenance.

Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours.

Performs other related duties as required. Nature of WorkThe Transportation Engineering Technician Senior performs advanced level and supervisory duties associated with either the engineering or construction areas of highway and bridge construction and maintenance.

Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours.

Performs other related duties as required. This position is posted for the ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS HIRING EVENT to be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 9:00am - 6:00pm at:District 1 Headquarters1340 Smith StreetCharleston, WV 25301*INTERESTED CANDIDATES NEED TO APPLY AND THEN ATTEND THE HIRING EVENT TO BE INTERVIEWED ON SITE. When attending the hiring event, please bring the following:Username and password for your application accountCell phone / access to a cell phoneAn active current email is required (have the email login information)We encourage to bring a resume and/or previous work experienceA valid ID/driver's licensePay Grade 17Typical Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepares complete bid proposal for complex projects including adequate provisions for compliance with all Federal, State, Local and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements, cost estimates, time estimates and bidding procedures. Maintains project/design cost records, evaluates performance of subordinates, safeguards and assures good condition of materials and equipment and operates within requirements of agency, state, local and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical and Administrative Programs. Establishes effective working relations within unit and with units employed on similar work, as well as with consultants, suppliers, government agencies and municipalities. Assures quality of all work performed or supervised. Prepares comprehensive engineering and environmental reports. Prepares reports, summaries and accident reports and compiles data required to permit effective management. Prepares schedules of priorities for recurring maintenance operations and monitors compliance with established schedules. Utilizes equipment and personnel effectively and assures the quality of all work supervised. Performs initial review of major construction plans to ensure that the latest principles of highway safety are being utilized. Supervises and coordinates inventory and analysis of traffic control devices on all highways within area of responsibility. Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Required Skills and KnowledgeKnowledge and understanding of standard statistical concepts. Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban transportation planning. Knowledge of and the ability to provide on-the-job implementation of OSHA, EEO, Environmental protection, Erosion Control, Traffic Maintenance and Davis-Bacon Requirements. Knowledge of design of Bituminous and Portland Cement Concrete mixes. Ability to supervise laboratory testing and ship or field inspections. Ability to establish effective and safe working relations with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, utility companies, government agencies, municipalities, property owners, employees and the public. Ability to prepare equipment maintenance, condition and utilization reports. Ability to verify ship inspection of structural steel members. Ability to recognize design deficiencies, mistakes or changed conditions in plans and specifications, and to recommend appropriate corrective action. Ability to prepare and review contract change orders in final format for approval by a Contracting Officer. Ability to recognize need for special training programs and to plan, arrange, and evaluate OJT and other programs. Ability to work harmoniously with other employees. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Required Education and ExperienceREQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATIONCertification as a Transportation Engineering Technician Senior by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board. Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education. OR Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in applied science in highway Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education. OR Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus eight (8) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education. OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education. REQUIRED EXPERIENCENo prior experience required. Agency: West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)Phone: 304-558-3111Website: https://transportation. wv. govDivision: West Virginia Department of TransportationAddress: 1900 Kanawha Blvd, EastBuilding 5, Room A-450Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 #J-18808-Ljbffr