Engineering Specialist II – Division 9

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Specialist II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

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 posting is for an Engineering Specialist II position that will serve as the District Survey Party Chief in the Division 9 District 1 Engineers Office. This is the highest level of technical work and support in the District Engineers office performing a wide variety of the most complex and advanced assignments including analyzing evaluating computing editing and processing higher level engineering and other survey information. This includes but is not limited to establishing (includes planning processing and adjustment) or reviewing establishment of project control networks utilizing GPS Drone and/or conventional survey methods. Work involves an extremely wide range of independent decision-making and use of judgment and would normally include some supervision and providing work direction to others. Employee will check and review technical aspects of survey data and mapping from both in-house and contracted services to ensure that proper procedures are followed and appropriate accuracies are obtained according to NCDOT Location & Survey and generally accepted surveying standards. Other duties will involve supervision and review of litigation surveys and may serve as expert witnesses in litigation cases. Work is performed under very limited technical and limited administrative supervision and may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Expectations:
This position will make field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met.

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Safety toe shoes required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC14 / $52592 $92036

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience with route locations and other survey policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.
• Working knowledge of CADD MicroStation and Geopak; including editing the work of others.
• Experience with planning and reviewing survey work performed by others.
• Demonstrated ability communicating effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers management contractors and general public to express complex technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear concise and organized manner.

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 or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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:

Dorthea Antoinette Hill

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