ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 5

 DEFINITION

 Under close supervision of an engineer or higher level technician in a
 state department, institution, or agency, performs various semiskilled
 engineering support functions of a technically routine nature; does
 other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK

 Collects, assembles, analyzes, and records data for engineering and
 planning projects.

 Prepares charts, diagrams, graphs, and layouts; reads maps,
 blueprints, and special plans and drawings; makes simple calculations
 and computes quantities.

 Operates and cares for surveying equipment, testing equipment, 
 and/or miscellaneous recording devices.

 Performs simple chemical and/or physical tests including where
 appropriate prescribed sampling of liquids or materials; prepares
 reports summarizing findings and conclusions.

 Works as a crew member in a small party on surveys, analyzes, 
 and/or developments involved in various engineering projects and 
 related work.

 May assist in preparation of reports and engineering studies.

 Maintains records and files.

 Performs snow removal, ice control, and other emergency work.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
 manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS

 EDUCATION

 Satisfactory completion of high school level courses in basic
 mathematics which have included completion of courses in 
 Algebra 1 and 2 levels.

 EXPERIENCE 

 One (1) year of engineering support experience performing
 inspections, investigations, surveys, data collection or 
 completion, drafting, and/or mathematics computations.
 
 NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees have
 satisfactorily completed required High School level courses
 rests with the Appointing Authority.
 
 NOTE:  Semester hour credits in engineering or engineering
 technology from an accredited college or university may be substituted
 for the indicated experience on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30)
 semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

 LICENSE

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's
 License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of
 vehicle being operated.

 NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
 required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type
 of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

 Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in the particular
 civil, hydrographic, mechanical, and/or other engineering field
 concerned.

 Knowledge of methods used in making mathematic calculations.

 Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in gathering, analyzing,
 manipulating, and arranging data for easy reference.

 Ability to prepare and/or maintain basic maps, charts, graphs, and
 plans.

 Ability to work effectively with other employees engaged in survey and
 related engineering support work.

 Ability to assist in preparation of factual reports.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which
are different work week or work month of the job class title:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
10116
S
C
40
10
N/A
A11
-
59957
S
C
35
10
N/A
A09
-

This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

MER   08/04/2007