Engineering Specialist I Division 13 District 2 Engineer's Office

Buncombe County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 48222 - 84388

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

About Us

Its 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

This is an Engineering Specialist I position located in Buncombe County in the Asheville District Engineers Office.
This position works independently performing advanced level technical work supporting engineers in administration and execution of District programs including review of complex plan submittals for right of way encroachments commercial driveways subdivision road construction road addition/abandonments and preparation of associated documents as well as design of small roadway improvement projects and administration of highway construction contracts in accordance with established policies and guidelines. This position supervises and directs lower-level technicians in survey design field inspection and administrative activities for District managed programs. Serves as a primary point for public contact and is required to interact with local governmental agencies utility representatives contractors property owners and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures. Answers questions and addresses complaints from the public by telephone written correspondence or in person. Performs a variety of office functions including review of plans permit submittals traffic studies documentation of project activities recording project records and maintenance of project files. May be required to work nights weekends holidays and extended hours as necessary.

The successful applicant for this position must be able to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians engineers contractors and the public. Selected candidate should be able to effectively communicate in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner. 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. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking climbing balancing kneeling and standing. 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. Selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required for this position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC13 - $48222.00 - $84388.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
Customer service experience related to resolving problems which involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Computer experience including office software drafting software and plan reading software.

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.

Associates degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Robin R Scott

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Specialist I (S)Position NumberGradeNC13About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus account...