Class Code: 04306
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
ENGINEERING AIDE
2
DEFINITION
Provides technical
support in a variety of sub-professional field and office engineering projects;
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
Provides
basic roadway inspection of construction projects to insure quality of work and
conformance to plans and specifications on small projects such as culvert
construction, asphalt concrete resurfacing, portland cement concrete
reconstruction, fencing, erosion control, lighting, signing, etc.
Inspects assigned
phases of bridge, grading, and paving projects; maintains and prepares
inspection reports and records on all assignments.
Operates transit,
level, and other surveying instruments in performing location, topographic, and
related engineering and land survey work; instructs and trains workers in the
use of a rod and chain; maintains field notes, and makes computations to
calculate levels, grades, elevations, curves, etc.
Maintains project
cost records or other engineering records; reviews vouchers with records to
verify information and enters necessary corrections; researches information
relating to records; prepares periodic summaries and reports from records.
Performs a variety of
elementary engineering drawing tasks in the preparation of plans.
Performs plant
inspections and necessary tests in connection with concrete and ready mix
concrete plants; checks batch weights, gradation of aggregates, and calculates
moisture in aggregates; uses equipment to break beams and maintains records as
required.
Checks plant settings
and temperatures, determines percentage of asphalt in the mix, runs densities,
and maintains related records.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge
of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Knowledge of
elementary physical and mechanical principles and earth science.
Knowledge of
departmental rules, regulations, policies and specifications as they relate to
engineering projects.
Knowledge of
engineering survey techniques.
Ability to work
out-of-doors in all types of weather.
Ability to understand
and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to take field
notes and prepare routine reports.
Ability to deal
tactfully with contractors and the public.
Ability to drive a
truck.
Ability
to supervise the work of others.
Ability
to read engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to communicate ideas and observations both orally
and in writing.
Skill in the use of various types of engineering survey
equipment.
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. Makes an effort to follow 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.
Experience
equal to two years of full-time work in engineering survey, construction
inspection, materials inspection, or materials testing;
OR
an equivalent combination of
education and experience, substituting one year of college, university, or
technical school course work in civil engineering, construction engineering, or
engineering survey for one year of the required experience with a maximum
substitution of two years;
OR
employees with current continuous
experience in the state classified service that includes experience equal to
one year of full-time work as an Engineering Aide 1;
OR
for
positions at the Department of Transportation (DOT) only, successful completion
of the Engineering Technician Training Program sponsored by the DOT, known as
“CoolCareers.”*
Possession of a valid Iowa chauffeurs license may be
required at the time of appointment.
* Note: CoolCareers is an internal Department
of Transportation training program conducted for newly hired permanent
employees.
Effective Date:
10/99 DGL