Technician II

DescriptionOVERALL OBJECTIVE: Assist Project Management staff to achieve quality construction in accordance with the plans and specifications.JOB COMPLEXITY/SCOPE: Performs field inspection duties with capability of handling multiple projects of various size and complexity.SUPERVISION: Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments. Can perform most job functions independently.FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-timeJob DutiesQuality ManagementReviews contracts, plans, and specifications.Regularly communicates with Project Manager to provide updates on all project-related issues.Coordinates inspection activities with sub-consultants and testing agencies.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Some college or technical training preferred.Electrical distribution and substation construction experienceTypically requires 10 years of inspection experience with some technical training or equivalent combination of training and experience.Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.Ability to drive a car and have a valid driver’s license required.Required CompetenciesFlexibility and AdaptabilityMaintains a solution-oriented mindset, effectively managing setbacks and challengesWorks effectively with unstructured teams, situations, or environments.Helps others adapt to changing environments and accept new situations.Learning OrientedShows readiness and ability to learn new concepts, processes, and tools.Uses mistakes, failures, and successes as data for future development.Oral CommunicationsUtilizes techniques to verify that a verbal message was received as intended.Uses language appropriate to audience.Listens without defensiveness or excessive self-reference.TeamworkCoordinates roles, responsibilities, and interdependencies of all team members.Develops an effective working relationship with each team member.Identifies and addresses potential problems or issues within the team.Problem SolvingIdentifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.Facilitates reconciliation rather than divisiveness among individuals.Written CommunicationProduces written materials relevant to own work and department.Uses organization's guidelines for writing reports, correspondence, documentation, etc.Welcomes and uses feedback/editing assistance.Physical And Mental RequirementsJob duties in an office setting require the following:Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the office;The ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;Good hand-eye coordination; the ability to reach with hands and arms; and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp;Close visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment, prepare and review data and figures, and view a computer monitor;The ability to talk and hear;The ability to work in an upper level of a high-rise office building (Cotter Chicago office and some client offices);The ability to handle temperature changes consistent with inside environmental conditions; andMental abilities including remembering, reasoning, concentrating to remain on task, reading, problem solving, managing concurrent tasks, and the ability to understand and follow directions.For job duties that require visiting a construction work site, the following is required:Normal color vision;The ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms;The ability to move across uneven surfaces and the ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on uneven or slippery surfaces;The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch;The ability to stand for sustained periods of time;The ability to work in confined spaces and narrow passageways;The ability to work in high places; andThe ability to handle outside environmental conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, loud noise levels, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and oils.