County Maintenance Engineer Division 1

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC21

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

The employee in this position will serve as the County Maintenance Engineer for Camden Currituck and Pasquotank counties in Division One. This position will be responsible for all maintenance and force account construction activities in Camden Currituck and Pasquotank counties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The employee in this position will supervise and monitor maintenance programs to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel equipment and materials; accomplish force account and construction projects; formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within limits of budgets; supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees; and communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with the public local governments fellow employees etc.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance. Considerable knowledge of all field and office engineering instruments. Ability to understand explain and administer contracts. Ability to interpret policies procedures and regulations. Ability to establish effective working relationships between the department and citizens. Must use professional engineering skills and knowledge to solve highway problems. Must be able to make field investigations on unlevel terrain including steep slopes and work in extreme conditions such as ice snow dust and extreme heat and cold. Must be available as necessary to manage staff seven days per week 24 hours a day. Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC21 $70627 - $137724

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing of multiple work crews
• Experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience conducting meetings with employees citizens and public officials to perform investigations and resolve various issues

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 and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience; 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:

Andriette Dana Clifton

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