About this role
Agency
Dept of TransportationDivision
State Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification Title
Engineering Technician II (S)Position Number
60020872Grade
NC09About 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 is a repost. All previous applicants must reapply to be considered.This posting is for an Engineering Technician II in the Forsyth County Maintenance Department. This position will assist in the inspection of commercial driveway permits, right-of-way utility encroachments, erosion control, traffic control devices, and roadway construction. This position may also be required to inspect contractor performance including guardrail repairs, long arm mowing and roadside mowing. Performs routine inspection on a variety of projects to ensure general compliance with plans and specifications. Submits required records, reports & diaries within specified time frame. Employee will be subject to both inside and outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic. Must obtain and keep current QMS Asphalt & Concrete Testing Certifications, Roadway Density Certifications, and Erosion Control Certificates Levels II & III.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 / $39,671 - $69,426
Management prefers applicants with the following:
- Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.
- Experience independently conducting inspections for compliance with contract agreements and specifications.
- Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
- A working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT concepts, practices, and theories used in highway maintenance.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computers, software, and basic mathematics.
Physical activities include but are not limited to standing, walking, talking and hearing. Must be able to effectively communicate the English language. Exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed shoes required.
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.
Associate’s 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.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:
Amarah Terrele DavisEmail:
Other facts
About State of North Carolina
The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources.
The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system.
DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
What you'll do
- The Engineering Technician II will assist in the inspection of commercial driveway permits, right-of-way utility encroachments, erosion control, traffic control devices, and roadway construction. The position also involves routine inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and requires submitting records and reports within specified time frames.
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