Marine Quality Assurance Specialist

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Job Classification Title

Marine Quality Assurance Specialist (S)

Position Number

60018517

Grade

NC14

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 is technical work in the inspection, surveying, and monitoring completion of repair work for all Ferry Division vessels and equipment. Employee surveys vessels, generates work lists, notes deficiencies to codes and regulations, and assists in the preparation of shipyard maintenance specifications and repair contracts.

Work includes acting as the State representative for contracts at commercial shipyards, assuring that all specifications and codes are adhered to during repair and construction work, and performing quality control inspections and surveys at the State’s Manns Harbor marine maintenance facility. Employee will review and evaluate the feasibility of shipyard work requests, perform complete visual and instrumental inspection of vessels, note mechanical or structural problems, recommend level of repair, and assist in the research of materials, codes and regulations.

At commercial shipyards, employee will inspect all work and materials associated with repairs, interpret and determine conformance to specifications, negotiate supplemental work agreements or deletions, select and approve sub-contractors, make decisions relating to change orders, and evaluate progress to determine amount of progress payments.

Employee will also coordinate the delivery, return, acceptance tests, sea trials, and inspection of vessels by U.S. Coast Guard inspectors.

Other duties include training and instructing vessel crews in the use of new machinery and equipment, conducting underwater surveys and performing emergency underwater repairs, evaluating vessel operational problems, researching solutions and new construction/modification designs, and developing recommendations to the Marine Engineer.

Performs all other related duties as required by the Supervisor.

Employee works under general supervision and is reviewed through discussions with supervisor, reports and project results.

This position also assists other entities in the Ferry Division and may require overnight travel.

The employee must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:     NC14   $52,592 -  $92,036

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of shipbuilding trades and applicable codes and standards.

• Skill in the use of testing instruments such as calipers, micrometers, hygrometers, manometers, tachometers, and pressure measuring devices.

• Demonstrated ability to represent the Department of Transportation in a firm and fair manner at commercial shipyards; inspect vessel repairs and modifications; and negotiate with owners or their representatives.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret shipyard maintenance specifications, repair contracts, and blueprints.

• Demonstrated ability to research codes, regulations, ship modifications, and new techniques in shipbuilding.

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in the inspection or construction of steel ships, including two years of experience with US Coast Guard marine regulations: or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

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:

Adrianna N Blackmer

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov