Assistant District Engineer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

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.

Posting is for an Engineer I position that will serve as an Assistant District Engineer for the Aberdeen District 2 Office including Hoke Lee Moore Richmond and Scotland Counties. Position will supervise lower-level Technicians; coordinate reviews of technical plans and drawings related to driveway permit applications utility encroachment requests subdivision design standards road additions purchase order contracts; research right of way (deeds and plats); and other duties as assigned by the District Engineer. Considerable knowledge of the principals and practices of civil engineering and highway maintenance and construction methods techniques and the use and operation of field and office engineering instruments is needed in this position. Successful applicant should possess working knowledge of standard road maintenance and construction procedures. Ability to read and interpret construction plans provisions specifications policies procedures and regulations is needed. Ability to plan organize and schedule highway maintenance operations is needed. Ability to make independent decisions is needed for this position. The successful applicant must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers departmental personnel contractors developers; local state and public officials and the general public. Ability to understand explain and administer project assignments is needed in this position. Position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure permits agreements and projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle. Position requires working nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes. Safety toe footwear required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 $57983 - $101470

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Computer experience including office software and drafting software

• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve basic engineering problems

• Knowledge of engineering standards policies and procedures related to transportation

• Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups

• Experience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or 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.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

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:

Heather Sedberry Hensley

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