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Engineering Specialist II

Salary

$49,158.00 - $86,026.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-11616

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/16/2024

Closing Date

9/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist II

Position Number

60019581

Salary Grade

NC14

• Description

• 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 position supports the Division 5 / Beryl Road Resident Engineer’s Office. This is the highest level of advanced technical work supporting engineers in functional areas such as highway construction, construction inspection, engineering coordination, and construction traffic control. Work involves an extremely wide range of decision making and use of judgment and includes supervising and providing work direction to others. Position may function as lead inspector conducting independent complex inspections themselves and supervising lower level inspectors through at least one project inspector while also performing complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications. Work may include independently testing and inspecting the most complex or controversial roadway and structure construction work, resolving materials and methods compliance problems with contractors, and overseeing or performing the inspection of major or complex structure construction projects. Work may include training and instructing other technicians including reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

• Computer experience including office software and drafting software.

Additional Expectations:

The employee must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. This employee will be expected to promote a safe working environment. This employee should possess the ability to understand, explain and administer contracts, interpret plans, provisions and specifications, train other employees and plan, coordinate and supervise work. The employee should have the ability to communicate, establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, management, contractors and the general public. This employee should have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This position will require work in extreme temperatures and uneven terrain conditions for extended periods of time. Thorough knowledge and ability to utilize HiCAMS System with respect to contract tracking applications. Ability to utilize personal computers and iPads in utilization of HiCAMS Operations, Shareplus and NCDOT email. Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary. Steel toed shoes 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.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Jessica Perry at 919-317-4761

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 experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have your level of experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems?

• None

• Less than 1 Years

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in a team environment to complete assignments?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have your level of experience in a team environment to complete assignments.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5-6 Years

• 6 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software.

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State of North Carolina

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