Engineering Technician II

State Hwy Administrator - Div Of Hwys

Engineering Technician II (S)

Position Number: 60020035

Grade: NC09

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 $41,206 - $72,113

About Us

It's 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

This position is located in Rockingham County in the Reidsville Construction Resident Engineer's Office. Selected candidate will serve as a project inspector for roadway and structure construction projects while providing support to higher level technicians and engineers. Specific duties will include but are not limited to monitoring contractor's daily operations for contract, plan and specification compliance, performing standardized sampling and testing, reviewing safety and environmental related items, performing moderately complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes as well as supervising lower- level inspectors. Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform sampling and testing. Selected applicant must be able to apply engineering concepts, interpret contracts and plans for highway construction, perform inspections, test materials to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications and maintain positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers and the public. Selected candidate may be exposed to hazards including but not limited to high traffic volumes, heavy construction equipment, heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Selected candidate must be able to lift 40-50 pounds, navigate uneven terrain and work at night and weekends if necessary. Must be able to acquire various certifications pertaining to job duties. Safety toe footwear is required for this position. This position must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle, due to required occasional business-related travel and the need to operate a company or personal vehicle while conducting administrative duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, or training sessions, delivering or retrieving documents, supplies, or equipment, making postal runs, and completing other off-site administrative or operational tasks as assigned. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications
• Working knowledge of pay record book entries and material received reports
• Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications
• Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer group

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with the Governor's 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.