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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. (O'Net 17-3022.00)
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| Reported job titles:
Bridge Construction Inspector,
Civil Designer,
Civil Engineer Helper,
Civil Engineer's Aide,
Civil Engineering Assistant,
Civil Engineering Designer
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| May 2009 |
| hourly rates |
annual rates |
| Average |
Median |
Midrange |
Average |
Median |
Midrange |
| Vermont |
$23.69 |
$23.74 |
$20.09 -
$27.46
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$ 49,270 |
$ 49,380 |
$ 41,780 -
$ 57,120
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| Burlington-South Burlington MSA |
$21.48 |
$21.41 |
$17.63 -
$24.79
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$ 44,680 |
$ 44,530 |
$ 36,670 -
$ 51,550
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| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
$25.45 |
$25.59 |
$20.57 -
$30.33
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$ 52,940 |
$ 53,240 |
$ 42,780 -
$ 63,090
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released June 2010. |
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| Location |
Employment |
Annual % change
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Annual job openings
(due to growth and
net replacements) |
| 2008 |
2018 |
| Vermont |
280 |
301 |
0.7% |
7 |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2010. |
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| Industry |
Vermont |
2008
Employment |
Percent
of Total |
| State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals |
191 |
69% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
67 |
24% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2010. |
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Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications. |
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Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer. |
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Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements. |
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Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions. |
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Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes. |
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Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures. |
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Prepare reports and document project activities and data. |
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Respond to public suggestions and complaints. |
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Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts. |
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Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated June 2009 |
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Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated June 2009 |
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Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated July 2004 |
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated June 2009 |
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Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment - Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated June 2009 |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi |
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Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated June 2008 |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated June 2009 |
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| source: Vermont Department of Labor, Licensed & Certified Occupations in Vermont, 2009. |
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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
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Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
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Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians updated June 2009 |
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| source: National Center for Education Statistics 2000 Classification of Instructional Programs
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| Occupational Outlook Handbook |
| The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. |
| Handbook occupations related to Civil Engineering Technicians : |
| Engineering technicians |
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| O*NET™ Online |
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O*NET Online is an interactive web site for those interested in exploring occupations through O*NET, The Occupational Information Network database.
All of the descriptive information on this page comes from the O*NET database, version 14.0, released July 2009.
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Civil Engineering Technicians |
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