Engineering Manager II

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60026523

Grade

NC25

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.

The purpose of the position is to manage the Traffic Safety Unit within Transportation Mobility and Safety Division. This position oversees all functions provided by the Traffic Safety Systems Section, the Field Operations Section, and the Traffic Survey Group. This position oversees the Unit personnel management, manages the Unit's administrative budget, and oversees strategic plans, business plans, and work plans of the Traffic Safety Unit. This position is ultimately responsible for the quality and content and consistency of all work products in the Traffic Safety Unit, ensuring Departmental compliance and providing necessary managerial and technical leadership to ensure timely delivery of federally and state mandated safety programs and initiatives. The State Traffic Safety Engineer reports to the Deputy State Traffic Engineer for Safety and the position is centrally based in Garner, NC.

Program delivery areas include Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), spot safety, spot mobility, fatal crash, traffic ordinance, STIP, Safety Data Systems, project development and delivery, and the Traffic Monitoring Program. Candidate will ensure delivery of NCDOT transportation safety projects, initiatives and programs and must have familiarity with highway safety countermeasures and treatments. Participation in and/or leading committees or task forces to develop new or modify existing policies, procedures or guidelines (statewide and nationally) and understanding and interpreting emerging standards, research and technology in order to deliver Unit and Department goals. Organizational awareness and sensitivity and communicating complex information in a variety of settings are expected. Position will interact with NCDOT Division and Central Office Units, Federal Highway Administration, private engineering firm partners, local agencies, GHSP, and public and nonprofit safety advocate groups.

Applicants with Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina are preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC25 $89,596.00-$201,593.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of professional engineering theory, techniques, practices and procedures in traffic safety and operations
• Experience supervising and managing engineering and technical employees, contractors, and/or consultants 
• Experience providing management for recruitment, selection, development, coaching, counseling, discipling, and evaluation of employees
• Demonstrated ability to develop plans to accomplish work operations and long-range goals and objectives; and develop strategies to meet short-range objectives of work; and technically oversee all services and aspects of transportation safety
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing the mobility and safety programs; as well as agency practices, procedures, and principles

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 engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of seven years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

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

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:

Phagan Joe Hudson

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov