Engineering Technician II

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Engineering Technician II

Salary

$38,516.00 - $67,404.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-06754

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/17/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician II

Position Number

60021080

Section

9/Winston-Salem Construction 2 Unit

Work Location

Winston-Salem, NC

Salary Grade

NC09

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Description of Work

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

This is a repost, all previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This posting is for an Engineering Technician II in the Winston-Salem Construction #2 Unit. It serves as a project inspector on roadway and structure projects supporting higher level technicians and engineers in the administration of construction contracts. This position is responsible for monitoring the contractor’s daily operations to ensure compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. Specific duties will include but are not limited to: observing and documenting the contractor’s operations, making measurements and calculations of pay quantities, and performing standardized material sampling and testing. The selected employee must be proficient in record keeping. This employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. The employee may be expected to either work independently or as part of a larger team of NCDOT employees and consultant inspectors. This position will ensure compliance with both NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion control and permit requirements. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Daily duties will include keeping daily inspector diaries on project operations, completing various material reports including materials received, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad data and record entry. POS# 60021080

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction

• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications

• Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT Specifications

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

• Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad date entry

Additional Expectations:

This employee will be expected to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the general public. They will be expected to apply math skills such as basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Experience with iPads/tablets, HiCAMS, and Shareplus/Sharepoint is highly preferred. Must have the ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment. This employee will be expected to apply NCDOT safety standards and program to operations. The employee may be exposed to hazards including construction equipment, high traffic volumes, and heights over water or traffic. The selected employee will be expected to work outside in varying temperature and weather conditions and will be expected to perform moderate physical activity such as standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and be able to lift 50 pounds. This position may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by project workload/staffing requirements on any assigned project in Division 9. Must be able to legally drive a state vehicle. Safety toe shoes are 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 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

Ryan Pace, (336) 747-7955, rnpace@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 and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or more Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.

  08

  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

  09

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

  10

  Which of the following best describes the 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

  11

  Explain your experience maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

  Required Question

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State of North Carolina

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