About the role

  • Engineering Technician (Civil) supporting USDA NRCS programs and projects. Responsibilities include surveys, inspections, materials evaluation, and project documentation in Tennessee's Chattanooga area.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for a variety of programs, projects, and special tasks.
  • Assist agency staff with project documentation and implementation both in the office and in the field.
  • Inventory and evaluate potential new project sites.
  • Take lead/complete/assisting with required engineering surveys for future designs; assisting with development of engineering drawings, specifications, etc.
  • Evaluate/assist with evaluating construction materials to verify that they meet or exceed specifications.
  • Develop/maintain/complete construction project job diaries as required.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with appropriate contractors, landowners, agency personnel, material providers, regulatory personnel, local unit of government Sponsors, Engineers, and others as needed on all assigned projects.

Requirements

  • Minimum experience shall be 1-year similar job experience.
  • Minimum education shall be a High School degree or equivalent.
  • AutoCAD and GIS experience.
  • Possess and maintain a valid state issued driving license.
  • Functionally proficient and experienced in the use of Adobe Acrobat DC, Distiller or Professional.
  • Functionally proficient and experienced in utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications, such as but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Windows File Explorer, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in operating small office machines, such as calculators, fax machines, scanners, and copy machines.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in general office procedures, such as but not limited to scheduling meetings, preparing reports, creating, and editing spreadsheets, and filing both paper and digital formats.
  • Functionally proficient and experienced in the use of Microsoft Outlook for email and calendars as well as internet browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
  • Possess professional and courteous communication skills.
  • Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, communicating, and understanding in English.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Life Insurance
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • 56 Hours of paid Sick Leave per calendar year
  • 80 Hour of Vacation after 1 year of service

Job title

Engineering Technician, Civil

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$25 - $29 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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