Field Support Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position performs work of a technical nature.  It is a full working level technologist, encompassing both the survey and materials testing disciplines. This position audits technical work done by consultants and maintenance contractor staff, ensuring that work carried out is in accordance with department standards, procedures and contract specifications. The incumbent works closely with the Maintenance Contract Inspectors (MCI) in providing technical expertise, in the collection of inventory and condition rating information related to asset management, in preparation of quantity estimates for work orders and in monitoring work in progress. This position ensures budget expenditure information is provided to Operations Manager in a timely manner. When required, the incumbent may be required to act in the capacity of the MCI.  

The main responsibilities for the Field Support Technologist are (but not limited to):
 

• Provide support for the administration of the highway maintenance contracts for the district and monitor roadway development, relaying any concerns to ensure the safety of the motoring public.
• Collect highway appurtenance inventory data and assist with asset control.
• Fulfill a support role to development control staff for the district.
• Provide project management for smaller district contracts, service agreements, consultant agreements, etc.
• Provide creative and innovative solutions to complex maintenance problems. This position requires tremendous flexibility due to the varied nature of assignments, the ability to learn new skills and be adaptable to new situations.
   

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

Systems Thinking: you will consider how work completed can impact various other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.
 

Agility: you will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment. 
 

Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and deliver outcomes that are consistent with the department's direction. 
 

Develop Networks: you will proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
 

Qualifications

Required:
 

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field as a Civil Engineering Tech Diploma plus four years related experience with highway planning and construction as well as contract administration; or equivalent as described below.
• Class 5 Driver’s License 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Eligibility for membership with ASET.
• Sound practical knowledge of road design, construction/maintenance and contract administration.
• Good working knowledge of computers and applicable software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Applications without cover letters demonstrating how you meet the APS Competencies will not be considered.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of Work:

7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week

Location: 

High Level, Alberta

Additional Information:

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs