Engineering Supervisor I

Agency

Dept of Commerce

Division

Utilities Commission

Job Classification Title

Engineering Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC21

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the states lead agency for economic community and workforce development. The department works with local regional national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nations top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

Are you looking to find meaningful work and positively impact the lives of the residents of North Carolina If your answer is yes then we want you to join our team at the Utilities Commission and make a difference.

The Department of Commerce Utilities Commission is looking for Engineering Supervisor I. This position is assigned to the Gas Pipeline Section of the Operations Division of the Utilities Commission.

The primary purpose of this Engineering Supervisor I position is overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Pipeline Safety Section including supervising seven Pipeline Safety engineers who are stationed in remote locations in the performance of safety inspections to ensure operator compliance with state and federal Pipeline Safety Regulations.

Division responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Establishes goals sets priorities and deadlines makes work assignments and evaluates the performance of the Pipeline Safety engineers.
Interacts with the natural gas system operators and participates in field inspections.
Acts as a liason with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materals Safety Administration (PHMSA including participating in committees.
Applies for and administers the PHMSA grant which includes collecting information maintaining records budgeting and maintaining accountability.

The Pipeline Safety Section of the Operations Division of the North Carolina Utilities Commission enforces natural gas pipeline safety regulations inspecting all intrastate natural gas system operators and investigating incidents.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 62-50 the Commission is responsible for promulgating and enforcing safety standards for the operation of natural gas pipelines in North Carolina. That statute extends Commission regulatory authority with regard to pipeline safety to entities that are not investor-owned utilities subject to the Commissions jurisdiction for setting rates and ensuring service quality. Such entities include municipal natural gas systems housing authorities that have installed natural gas systems and certain landfill gas operators. G.S. 62-50 also authorizes the Commission to enter into agreements with other governmental entities including the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) to enforce safety regulations and to participate in grant programs. Pursuant to G.S. 62-50 the Commission has adopted the federal pipeline safety regulations including Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Parts& 199 which are administered by the Department of Transportations Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA).

The applicant selected will be required to successfully complete a minimum of seven courses at the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administrations (PHMSAs) Training and Qualification (T&Q) Center in Oklahoma City Oklahoma and other formal training as needed.


This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including health insurance as well as retirement.

Incentives of NC State Employment
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:
12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.
North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna.
Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts Accident Insurance Cancer & Specified Disease Critical Illness Dental and Vision.
NC State Retirement (TSERS) 401(k) and 457 savings plans.
WeSave Employee Discounts.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Learn more about new hire resources safety health and wellness information leave options employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:
to Current State Employees
The salary grade for this position is NC21. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon those factors a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $70627 - $104175

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above

Management Preferences - Optional: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Considerable knowledge of professional engineering theory techniques practices and procedures with the ability to apply state and federal rules and regulations governing the assigned area of work.

• Ability to conduct and supervise inspections evaluate pipeline integrity and identify risks using instructor-lead training provided by PHMSAs Training and Qualifications Division.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in recruiting motivating managing and retaining distributed remote teams.

• Ability to communicate with operator personnel from field employees to senior management assisting them in meeting safety requirements and to address violations and noncompliances with firmness and tact.

• Demonstrated managerial skills necessary to apply for and administer a federal grant which includes budgeting record-keeping and planning.

Education and Experience Requirements

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION.

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 theOSHR Guidefor details.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience;

Or;

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

About the Utilities Commission

The North Carolina Utilities Commission (Commission) is an agency of the State of North Carolina (N.C.) created by the General Assembly to regulate the rates and service of all investor-owned public utilities operating within the State. Such utilities include electric natural gas water wastewater telecommunications and transportation companies. The Commission is the oldest regulatory body in State government and as previously indicated is charged by law with the responsibility of administering and enforcing the Public Utilities Act (Chapter 62 of N.C. General Statutes).

The primary purpose of the Commission is to regulate the rates and the quality of service of all investor-owned public utilities operating within North Carolina. The Commission presently regulates approximately 4800 investor-owned public utility companies throughout the State. These utilities include electric companies resellers of electric utility service local and long-distance telephone companies shared tenant telephone service providers four natural gas distribution companies one natural gas intrastate pipeline company carriers by bus and passenger brokers passenger carriers by ferry boat carriers of household goods water and sewer companies resellers of water and sewer services and other utilities engaged in providing miscellaneous utility services. The Commission currently sets rates governing the collection by jurisdictional utilities of an approximate total $14 billion in revenues annually.

About the Department of Commerce
TheNorth Carolina Department of Commerceis the states lead agency for economic community and workforce development. The department works with local regional national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

NC Department of Commerce uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment.

**PLEASE NOTE** It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the graduation date and certificates/licenses. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***

Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on the application form)WILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completing this application andWILL NOTbe used for screening for qualifying credit. SeeResumeor SeeAttachment within the fillable application sectionsWILLNOTbe accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the application form. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC please visit: How Do I Get the Job.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports the GovernorsExecutive Order 303which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

By providing the requested information you certify that you have given true accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work you authorize educational institutions associations registration and licensing boards and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30 GS 14- 122.1).

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.

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:

Maxine Anita Anderson

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