Engineering Technician I

Pitt County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 37377 - 65408

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

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

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.

Positions 606919 and will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for all three positions.

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This is an Engineering Technician I position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection surveying materials sampling testing and construction traffic control. Work functions may include entering specific project information into Hicams and Shareplus. Position duties include athe performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling analyzing computing editing and processing field data. Employees must be proficient in record keeping. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Employees may have to work nights weekends holidays and extended hours as necessary. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Employees must be able to perform a full range of calculations and computations.

Additional Expectations:
Applicant will have to operate a motor vehicle. Employees may be assigned to work on the survey party and perform surveying task as assigned or may be assigned to inspect roadway and bridge projects all in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees will need to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments to read plan details to make accurate field measurements and to inspect roadway and structure components. Applicants must have the ability to perform entry level technical work in a specific materials area or perform sampling testing and inspection duties to determine specifications. Employees may be exposed to high traffic volumes work at heights over water or traffic and have to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Employees will be expected to work outside in various types of weather terrain and hours. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. Applicant will have to attend and pass certifications for various sampling and testing classes and will have to obtain and maintain QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position.

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: Salary Grade: NC07; Salary Range: $37377 - $65408

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involve complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
Knowledge and skills in the use of computer equipment iPad and software
Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports

Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience

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 Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge Skills and Abilities required for the position the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Niki Bell

Email:

Required Experience:

AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionJob Classification TitleEngineering Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeNC07About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity...