Engineering Technician II

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Technician II (S) Position Number 60019781 Grade NC09 About Us It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Description of Work Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This position will serve as an Engineering Technician II within District 2. This position will be responsible for various duties including but not limited to conducting on-site inspections for compliance with NCDOT standards for driveway connection construction, encroachment construction and subdivision street construction. It will also monitor the illegal use of highway right-of-way for signs, utilities and private activities. This position will assist with collecting field data needed for the review of driveway permits, site plans, utility and non-utility encroachment agreements, subdivision plans, and road additions/abandonments. This position will meet with utility representatives, contractors, property-owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures, answer questions, and address complaints from the general public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person. This position will assist the Division as needed during emergencies and inclement weather. This position will also assist the District Engineer with other tasks as assigned. Position requires employees to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments and equipment, to read plan details, to make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway and structure components, and to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Employee may be expected to exercise limited decision-making adjudgment. Must be able to safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes and other tools on steep and rough terrain. Must be able to apply Department safety program to operations. 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. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing. Safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes, sledgehammers and other tools. Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends. Safety toe shoes are required. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies: Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 $41,206 - $72,113 Management Prefers applicants with the following: Knowledge of understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications. Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications. Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (Microsoft and ArcGIS) and mathematical functions. Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry. Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision. Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. 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. 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