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Engineering Specialist I - Clinton

Salary

$46,817.00 - $81,930.00 Annually

Location

Sampson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-11048

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

9/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60017410

Work Location

Clinton

Salary Grade

NC13

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

* Internal Posting – Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply. *

Position is based in the Clinton Resident Engineer’s office and services as Lead project inspector responsible for supporting engineers in the daily contract administration of construction projects including urban widening, new alignment roadway, resurfacing/pavement preservation, bridge construction, utility construction, signal construction, girder and cored slab bridge replacement. This position will be responsible for monitoring project work and material to ensure conformance to specifications and contractual provisions. Supervises and trains lower-level technicians, including Department employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff, ensuring adequate inspection personnel are assigned for active projects. Performs and/or reviews project documentation including the work performed by other technicians to ensure that all material sampling and testing, project documentation, and project estimates are done correctly. Resolve daily constructability issues and ensure that traffic control and contractor’s operations are performed in accordance with the plans and standard drawings. Monitors contractor progress to ensure timely completion of the projects. Monitors contractor compliance with subcontractors and DBE and Title VI Compliance. Communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners. Work will involve a wide range of decision making and the use of judgement. This position is subject to work at nights and weekends as needed in the performance of duties. Safety toe shoes are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies.

• Experience supervising the work of others, to include supervision of Construction Engineering inspection personnel, to meet department goals.

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, and related documents/communications.

• Knowledge and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and written, with both internal and external entities.

• Experience in the management of multiple projects.

Additional Expectations:

Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Intermediate skills in the use of computers and calculators. Ability to understand and explain roadway plan preparation, provisions and specifications, take field information and investigation data and prepare, modify or refine roadway designs. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and related construction methods, materials and equipment. Ability to train other employees, plan, coordinate and supervise their work. Effectively communicate both orally and written with both internal and external customers. The ability to analyze, evaluate and check field and plan data is critical. Knowledge to train other employees, plan, coordinate and supervise their work. Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This position will also be required at times to perform inspection/testing of roadway, bridge, and resurfacing projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information(Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address): Kathy Rivenbark – 910-682-5100

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department's specifications, standard drawings, and policies?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  04

  Explain how you have knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department's specifications, standard drawings and policies.

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervising the work of others, including supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  06

  Explain how you have experience in supervising the work of others, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel, to meet department goals.

  07

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reading, interpreting and explaining construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, inspection procedures, and related documents/communications?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  08

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to read, interpret and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, and related documents/communications.

  09

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and written, with both internal and external entities?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 3 or more years

  10

  Explain how you have knowledge and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and written, with both internal and external entities.

  11

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the management of multiple projects?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 3 or more years

  12

  Explain how you have experience in the management of multiple projects.

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

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Website

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