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Engineering Technician III

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Alamance County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03821

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/24/2025

Closing Date

4/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician III

Position Number

60020120

Section

Division 7/Alamance

Salary Grade

NC11

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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 a repost and all previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position is located in Alamance County in the Graham Resident Engineer’s Office. This Engineering Technician III position will serve as a lead project inspector and will support higher level engineers in the administration of medium-to-large highway construction projects. Monitors daily progress of projects and resolves constructability issues to maintain project schedules. Direct and schedule the work of technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to plans and specifications in a timely and cost-effective manner. Manages all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from high level engineers. May supervise and train multiple technicians, including Department employees and contract inspectors. Must be able to document and take corrective action and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Ability to complete daily diaries, survey notes and other record keeping items manually and electronically. Be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the general public. Work involves independent decision making and use of judgement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.

• 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.

Additional Expectations:

Employee must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, and work at heights over water or traffic, work in extreme temperatures and traverse uneven terrain. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. Safety toe shoes are required. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Tracy Brady 336-570-6833

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 analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.

  04

  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 or More Years

  05

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

  06

  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 or More Years

  07

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

  08

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

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  09

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

  10

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

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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