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Design Technician

Salary

$52,790.40 - $80,204.80 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00781

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

09/24/2025

Closing Date

10/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Eric Wright, [email protected]

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Job Description

Are you a motivated person interested in a career with great benefits, flexible work hours, and a family friendly attitude? If so, then this is a position for you. The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a Design Technicianwithin the ROW-Design section in the Right-of-Way Bureau. You will be utilizing Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) programs, this position will layout and generate the right-of-way plans and exhibits to establish the required right-of-way for highway construction projects. The Design Technician is expected to be able to develop plans from simple to moderately complex projects under general supervision.

Typical work responsibilities:Developing proposed right of way limits; preparing documentation used in the appraisal and acquisition of property; ordering the report of ownership and liens from county abstractors; performing additional ownership research from various county assessors websites; determining what property rights need to be acquired.

Essential Functions:

+ Conduct title abstract review and interpret complex legal descriptions to identify property ownership.

+ Review title documents to determine impact of possible encumbrances.

+ Interprets construction plans to determine construction needs and develop right-of-way layout plans using computer aided design software.

+ Prepare the final right-of-way design plans and documents in accordance with project-specific demands.

+ Draft individual plot plans with area calculation used for parcel appraisals and acquisitions.

+ Develop strip maps for the general management of required right-of-way ownership.

Reference materials used:Typical reference materials include, but not limited to: land survey information, county assessor ownership records; report of liens by county abstractors; construction plans and cross-sections.

Software and other systems:MicroStation, ProjectWise, Excel and Masterworks.

Typical Work Hours:Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours per week)

Flexible work locations and hours available upon supervisor approval; some travel will be required

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission isMaking Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

+ Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here. (https://das.iowa.gov/state-employees/human-resources/employee-benefits-programs/employee-benefits-overview)

+ Opportunities for professional growth and development.

+ Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

+ Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

+ Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

+ Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: [email protected] .

Reasonable accommodation such as an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent), and experience equal to six years of full-time work in design drafting, cartography, photogrammetry, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, or construction inspection.

2) All of the following (a and b):

a. Four years of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, photogrammetry, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, or construction inspection; and

b. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

3) All of the following (a and b):

a. Four years of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, photogrammetry, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, or construction inspection; and

b. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of an accredited vocational program in engineering technology, design drafting, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, construction inspection, or cartography equals two years of full-time experience.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Design Technician Associate.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/DesignTechnician-04371.pdf) .

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from high school or GED? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, construction inspection or photogrammetry?

+ I have not graduated from high school or GED

+ Less than six years of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, construction inspection or photogrammetry

+ Six years or more of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, construction inspection or photogrammetry

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Do you have the following (a and b): a. Four years of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, photogrammetry, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, or construction inspection; and b. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of an accredited vocational program in engineering technology, design drafting, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, construction inspection, or cartography equals two years of full-time experience?

+ I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience

+ I do not meet A AND B

+ I do meet A AND B

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee- executive branch? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have in the classification of Design Technician Associate for the State of Iowa?

+ I am not a current State of Iowa employee

+ I have no experience in the classification of Design Technician Associate for the State of Iowa

+ Less than two years of experience in the classification of Design Technician Associate for the State of Iowa

+ Two years or more of experience in the classification of Design Technician Associate for the State of Iowa

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Do you meet the following, A and B: a. Four years of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, photogrammetry, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, or construction inspection; and b. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience?

+ I do not have any of the education/experience listed

+ I do not meet A AND B

+ I do meet A AND B

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Address

800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website

https://iowadot.gov/careers/

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