Engineering Technician III Forsyth County

Forsyth County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 45431 - 79504

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

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.

This position will serve as an Engineering Technician III in the Division 9 Traffic Operations Unit in Forsyth County. This position will be responsible for performing complex field inspections data collection (traffic counts surveys) and contract administration for traffic control devices signs and pavement markings. Duties include ensuring compliance with MUTCD and NCDOT standards supporting field operations staff writing reports resolving issues using specialized software (GIS TEAAS) and communicating with the public and contractors. This position requires independent judgment and potential work in varied conditions as well as conducting other traffic investigations as assigned. POS# .

Additional Expectations:
The selected applicant must have the ability to provide professional engineering skills and knowledge needed to perform investigations and evaluate requests for speed limit modifications pavement marking modifications and safety studies. Must possess working knowledge of the MUTCD. Must have the ability to promote safety and safe working environments. Must have the ability to communicate establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers personnel and the general public.
The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Safety-toed shoes required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC11 / $45431 - $79504

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 that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Computer experience including office software and drafting 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 Civil Engineering Technology Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level 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:

Lindsey Blake Puryear

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Technician III (S)Position NumberGradeNC11About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accou...