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TENTATIVE

Occ. Code 4003200

 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, GRADE 8

 

New York State Department of Civil Service

 

Classification Standard

 

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

 

Engineering Technicians assist field and office engineering and higher level engineering technician staff by performing technical duties in support of engineers, or construction or engineering programs.

 

Although these positions are found in several agencies, most positions are assigned in the central and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS: perform routine technical tasks under the direct supervision of engineers or higher level technicians; receive instructions about the work to be done and the methods to be used in performing work; and assist in investigating problems by gathering information and recommending solutions.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

 

Under general supervision, inspects construction projects to ensure correct materials are used, work is performed correctly, and projects are constructed according to specifications and plans.

 

 

Participates in field survey teams.

 

 

Assists engineering and technical staff in planning and implementing projects and programs.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Promotion: one year of service as an Assistant Drill Rig Operator, Engineering Aide, Drafting Aide, Drafting Technician, or Environmental Engineering Technician 1.

 

Open Competitive: High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying.

 

Revised:  12/17

 

  

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.