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Engineering Technician II - Wilmington Construction

Salary

$38,516.00 - $67,404.00 Annually

Location

New Hanover County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-12218

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/30/2024

Closing Date

10/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician II

Position Number

60017373

Work Location

New Hanover

Salary Grade

NC09

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

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.

Positions 60017373, 60017397, 60017433 and 60017438 will be filled from this position. You only need to apply once to be considered for all positions.

This intermediate level position serves as an inspector/surveyor on roadway and structure projects. Using knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices and theories used in construction inspection and surveying, this position supports engineers in the administration of highway construction. Applicant should have a general knowledge in mathematics and the ability to use a calculator to perform basic calculations. Applicant will monitoring contractor's daily operations and perform and/or review tests and reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans and contractual provisions. Applicant will work with other technicians, including Department employees and contract construction inspectors. They will resolve daily constructability issues and trouble shoot problems to mitigate delays to contractor's progress. Applicant monitors utility relocation efforts by providing survey alignment/layout of proposed roadway/structure improvements, daily inspecting, and tracking relocation work. Applicant will anticipate contractual problems and advise supervisor of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery and/or quality of delivered product. They will monitor contractor's operations to ensure compliance with the specifications, plans, contractual provisions, subcontractor agreements, and the contract DBE requirements and ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas, is done in accordance with the permits. Applicant will establish and maintain positive lines of communications between other technicians, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects. Applicant should have the ability to serve as survey crew member and assist with project stakeout. Applicant should have the ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. They should also be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.

• Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and Inspection procedures.

• Experience in maintaining neat and legible records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

• Experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks.

Additional Expectations:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes required.

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 an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information (Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address): Barbara Anderson - 910-398-9100.

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 in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgement to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or more years

  07

  Explain how you have experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in sampling and testing materials to evaluate acceptance?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have experience in sampling and testing materials to evaluate acceptance.

  10

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated leading co-workers on assigned tasks?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  11

  Explain how you have demonstrated your ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks.

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

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