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Charlotte Resident Engineer

Salary

$70,967.00 - $138,386.00 Annually

Location

Mecklenburg County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-08206

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/27/2024

Closing Date

7/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Supervisor II

Position Number

60021534

Section

Division 10 Construction

Work Location

Mecklenburg County

Salary Grade

NC22

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• Benefits

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

The Engineering Supervisor II position will serve as the Resident Engineer for the Construction Office within Mecklenburg County. This position is responsible for contract administration of major construction projects to ensure timely delivery and budget compliance and supervision of employees engaged in the inspection of these projects. The position will be responsible for management and oversight of NCDOT and Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) personnel for surveying, project inspection, and various contract administration duties to ensure compliance with the Department’s specifications, standards, guidelines, and policies. This position will be responsible for ensuring quality work and safety compliance. The position requires proficiency in plan reading, highway engineering calculations, problem solving, and personnel management. The position also requires the ability to use various computer programs such as MS Office programs, SAP, and HiCAMS. Contract administration duties includes communicating daily with contractors and construction office staff; resolving project issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims as needed; creating and monitoring project records (correspondence, estimates, daily reports, project material certification), responding to inquiries from the public, local government and news media; scheduling and leading various meetings with contractors, employees and other stakeholders; and performing project final inspection and warranty reviews. Supervision of CEI personnel includes evaluating and selecting candidates based on workload needs, monitoring performance, and approving timesheets. Position will also be responsible for fiscal management including accurate overrun monitoring and budget reviews. Must have full knowledge of DOT policies and procedures and contract administration. Ability to apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems and make sound recommendations and decisions. Ability to independently communicate well, both orally and in writing, with various stakeholders including but not limited to upper management, local political officials, municipalities, property owners, consultant groups, and media outlets. Understanding of general departmental policies and procedures and their application. Must be able to make inspections in various types of weather and terrain on assigned projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings and Policies

• Experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of NCDOT and Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals

• Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects

• Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others

• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems

  Additional Expectations:

Employee in this position must be able to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, and traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain. Employee in this position will be subject to high volumes of traffic and extreme temperatures/weather conditions. Employee in this position must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing. Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends. Safety-toe shoes are required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification: May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Melody Eudy, 704-983-4400,mmeudy@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the departments specifications, standard drawings and policies?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the departments specifications, standard drawings and policies?

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of NCDOT and Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of NCDOT and Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects?

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

  12

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 or More Years

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

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