Civil Engineering Technicians

Job Description: Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Civil Engineering Technicians spend a lot of their time Processing Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Visualization, Written Expression, and Oral Expression. Civil Engineering Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, and Design and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.

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Work Activities

Processing Information
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Getting Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Visualization
  
Written Expression
  
Oral Expression
  
Near Vision
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Number Facility
  
Speech Clarity
  
Far Vision
  
Speech Recognition
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Selective Attention
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Depth Perception
  
Auditory Attention
  
Control Precision
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Multilimb Coordination
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
  
Mathematics
  
Design
  
Building and Construction
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Geography
  
English Language
  
Clerical
  
Transportation
  
Physics
  
Administration and Management
  
Law and Government
  
Education and Training
  
Chemistry
  
Mechanical
  
Communications and Media
  
Production and Processing
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Biology
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Connecticut
$61,310  
 
District of Columbia
$60,480  
 
California
$60,110  
 
Minnesota
$55,530  
 
Alaska
$55,340  
 
Oregon
$54,760  
 
Nevada
$52,180  
 
Illinois
$51,820  
 
Washington
$51,640  
 
New Jersey
$51,120  
 
New Hampshire
$51,020  
 
Maryland
$50,650  
 
New York
$50,310  
 
Vermont
$49,940  
 
Florida
$48,560  
 
Rhode Island
$48,480  
 
Colorado
$48,230  
 
Ohio
$47,750  
 
Massachusetts
$47,750  
 
Virginia
$47,600  
 
Wisconsin
$46,910  
 
Michigan
$46,540  
 
Arizona
$46,230  
 
Iowa
$46,170  
 
Wyoming
$45,680  
 
Idaho
$45,540  
 
Maine
$44,490  
 
Tennessee
$44,070  
 
Pennsylvania
$44,060  
 
Louisiana
$43,860  
 
Arkansas
$43,810  
 
North Carolina
$43,580  
 
Montana
$43,190  
 
Kansas
$43,000  
 
Utah
$42,960  
 
Oklahoma
$42,960  
 
North Dakota
$42,170  
 
Kentucky
$42,150  
 
Nebraska
$42,000  
 
South Carolina
$41,300  
 
Indiana
$41,030  
 
Georgia
$40,050  
 
Delaware
$38,810  
 
Texas
$38,140  
 
West Virginia
$37,710  
 
New Mexico
$37,390  
 
Hawaii
$37,300  
 
Alabama
$37,240  
 
Missouri
$37,210  
 
South Dakota
$35,540  
 
Mississippi
$33,690  
 
Puerto Rico
$22,420  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Active Listening
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Writing
  
Critical Thinking
  
Monitoring
  
Speaking
  
Operations Analysis
  
Time Management
  
Mathematics
  
Coordination
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Instructing
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Active Learning
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Operation and Control
  
Science
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Troubleshooting
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Support
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Cooperation
  
Integrity
  
Attention to Detail
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Self Control
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Social Orientation
  
Concern for Others
  
Innovation
  
Leadership
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Contact With Others
  
Time Pressure
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Physical Proximity
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Degree of Automation
  
Consequence of Error
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Level of Competition
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master