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Nature of Work
This is beginning level training work to develop proficiency
in the use of knowledge, skills and abilities in highway/civil
engineering. Employees in this class participate in an on-the-job
training program under the supervision of Highway Engineers.
Assignments are varied and designed to develop the employee's
ability to apply knowledge and skills in the civil engineering
field for the solution of practical problems and to develop
solutions which conform to departmental policies, rules and
regulations as well as professional standards. Work is closely
reviewed throughout the assignment for completeness and technical
accuracy. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Performs data analysis to determine the posted load limits for
bridges.
Coordinates construction project activities with utility
companies.
Determines horizontal and vertical highway alignments.
Prepares drainage computations.
Performs field inspection of traffic problems.
Performs field inspection of construction projects.
Prepares preliminary cost estimates for highway projects.
Makes detailed design computations for roadways and bridges.
Performs field checks at highway construction project sites.
Performs design and drafting as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of algebra, plane and solid geometry, and plane
trigonometry.
Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering utilized to
develop drawings and specifications for components of highway
projects.
Knowledge of the principles of plane and route surveying.
Knowledge of calculus.
Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics and hydrology used in
the determination of backwater curves, runoff and anticipated
flow.
Ability to read and interpret inspection and testing reports,
engineering drawings and specifications, and topographic and
other maps.
Ability to prepare technical reports of field investigation.
Ability to read and interpret federal, state, and local codes,
regulations, and standards applicable to the design or
construction of highway projects.
Ability to read, write and communicate orally in English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a
regionally ABET accredited four-year college or university.
Preference in making appointments may be shown for
individuals with training directly related to the type of
position to be filled. Training areas include Construction,
Maintenance, Planning, Design, Soils, Structures, and
Traffic.
Substitution:
A Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering
Technology from a regionally ABET accredited four year
college or university may be substituted for the required
training if the applicant has also passed the Fundamentals of
Engineering Examination administered by the West Virginia
Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, or an
equivalent examination administered by another state's
engineer registration organization.
Note: Appointment above the entry level may be made at the rate
of five percent for each three months Co-op experience with
the West Virginia Division of Highways, Co-op experience with
another transportation organization or related work
experience with a company such as an engineering consulting
firm.
At the appointing agency's discretion, competitive candidates
may receive probationary appointment pending official
verification of the qualifying degree. The qualifying degree
must be verified before the employee may be certified as
permanent.
AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT:
Construction
Maintenance
Planning
Design
Soils
Structures
Traffic
Established: 3/20/08
Revised: 10/30/08
Effective:
10/30/08