Engineer I – Asst. County Maintenance Engineer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

60017113

Grade

NC16

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

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 is located in the Division 3 Maintenance Office in Castle Hayne. However, on a daily basis this position will report to either the Sampson County Maintenance Office in Clinton OR Duplin County Maintenance Office in Kenansville.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize staff, direct, and monitor construction and maintenance activities in the division to provide a safe and efficient highway system. Manage these activities within budgetary constraints and organize/direct the safety program for the areas. Provide technical and administrative assistance to the County Maintenance Engineers. Implement Division directives and provide direct field oversight/contact with all subordinate manager/supervisors. Troubleshoot issues throughout maintenance areas and ensure consistency in application of policies and procedures throughout the division. Address requests from customers, internal and external, and facilitate solutions to meet the needs of all parties are applicable. The successful applicant will use knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods and techniques. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of all field and office engineering instruments, ability to understand, explain and administer contacts, ability to interpret plans & make field adjustments as needed to complete work order safely, provisions and specifications, ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations is needed. Ability to track progress of work order. Ability to create, modify, verify various reports to include but not limited to Daily Operational Reports, FORE Documentation, Materials Installed, MRRs, Asphalt Reports, Asphalt Density Reports, Materials Tickets, Pay Records, Invoices and SAP/MMS reports for completed tasks.

Promote safe work environment, effectively communicate, and maintain working relationships with the general public, local government officials, fellow employees, etc. Supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate employees. Assist in the supervision and monitoring of maintenance programs to ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials. Able to read and interpret such things as construction plans and reports. Able to prepare or review reports. Person working in this position will be exposed to outside environmental hazards and may be required to work at night and on weekends. Safety-toed shoes required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC16 $57,983.00-$101,470.00 

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

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.

Bachelor’s 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:

Sarah Linayao

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov