Class Code: 04370
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
DESIGN TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE
DEFINITION
Performs paraprofessional engineering design
functions by working on a part of a project normally involving computer applications,
design of projects, engineering studies or research and quality control
assisting higher level design technicians and engineers; performs related work
as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Assists in the preparation of computer-generated
design plans by drafting and adding text to the design file and producing plan
sheets.
Calculates geometrics, quantities, types and sizes of
materials; types, sizes and locations of structures, land area, and other
information as required for project assignments.
Utilizes and/or revises typicals, tabulations, bid
items, and other details by drafting and editing existing files and
incorporating into project plan sheets.
Checks calculations, files, detailed drawings, aerial
photography, survey data, simple shop drawings, and finished plans or maps
developed by co-workers for accuracy; identifies errors, problems, or non-standard
situations.
Communicates with co-workers and personnel in related
offices to solicit or provide information concerning project concepts, project
plans, files, maps or design guidelines.
Processes and edits survey data, to create design
files, processes survey data into reports used by designers, planners and
others.
Assembles, files, and maintains reports, manuals,
parcel and project files, aerial photographs, maps, and project plans.
Prepares maps, graphs and charts by sorting data,
drafting and/or adding text to display or graphically illustrate various
transportation systems and cultural or relief features or details.
Assists in performing soil analysis and/or slope
stability analysis by computer or checking calculations to determine the characteristics,
economy, and effectiveness of soil conditions and various soil types.
Assists the project engineer/Design Technician
Specialist in the preparation of engineering studies and evaluations by
drafting alignments, editing text and performing calculations for the
development of transportation improvements from the initial concept stage to
the design stage.
Researches historical information obtained from
as-built road plans and courthouse records to determine property ownerships and
existing right of way boundaries along existing and proposed highway
centerlines on maps, plats, plans and aerial photographs; assists in
establishing the proposed right of way limits to construct and maintain the
highways using road plans, cross-sections and situation plans; transfers this
information to files and data bases to be utilized in the right of way
acquisition and design processes.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of data and information related to project
assignments within and outside the office.
Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of
reproduction equipment, drafting equipment, and materials.
Knowledge of the format associated with project
assignments, e.g., reports, manuals, plans, catalogs, and files.
Knowledge of symbols and abbreviations used in illustrating
and designing project assignments.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles related to
design and construction projects including surveying, hydrology, soils,
geology, geometrics, transportation, geography, map reading and real estate.
Ability to utilize mathematics including algebra,
geometry, and trigonometry in computations required for design plans.
Ability to learn the use of computer-aided drafting
software, road design software, survey software, photogrammetric software, and
various other software packages in the creation of project plans, maps, graphs
and charts and various reports.
Ability to read and learn the use of reference
materials available for project development such as legal descriptions,
historical project information, Standard Specifications, bid items lists, Guide
for the Highway Planning Map Manual, design manuals, and manufacturers’
material catalogs and manuals.
Ability to learn the use of computer and project file
systems, understand file interrelationships and customize data with the
individual files.
Ability to identify specific information from a
substantial amount of related data or written information from such sources as
legal property descriptions, reports, survey notes, manuals and specifications.
Ability to read and understand the terminology and
symbols used in survey notes, plans, shop drawings, aerial photographs, and
maps to interpret data and information for use in designing construction plans
and maps.
Ability to accurately transfer information in
numerical, written, sketched, or electronic format from sources such as legal
descriptions, survey data, aerial photographs, and computer files to final
plans and maps.
Ability to visualize and illustrate a concept or
design in two or three dimensions.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative
manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy
and cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or GED and experience
equal to two years of full-time work in design drafting, cartography,
photogrammetry, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey or construction
inspection;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and
experience, substituting one year (thirty semester hours or its equivalent) of
post high school education in a related subject area such as math or
engineering for each year of the required experience;
OR
substitution of graduation from a vocational technical school in engineering technology, design drafting, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, construction inspection or cartography.
Effective Date:
12/04 DK