NHS Human Services, Inc.

General DescriptionEngineering Assistant I:Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Work requires contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. NOTE: All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment.Engineering Assistant II:Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Work requires some contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details .NOTE: All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitmentEngineering Assistant III:Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Work requires contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. NOTE: All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment. Essential DutiesEngineering Assistant I: Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation. Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance. Collects engineering data at project sites. Creates detailed PSE. Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education. Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing. Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PSE preparation activities. Uses automated roadway/structural/ ydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Engineering Assistant II: Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation. Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians. Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance. Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing. Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering. Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans. Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Engineering Assistant III: Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians. Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation. Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance. Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing. Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering. Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans. Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.