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Engineering Technician II

Salary

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually

Location

Davidson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05846

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/02/2025

Closing Date

5/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician II

Position Number

60021058

Section

Division 9 / Lexington Construction Unit

Salary Grade

NC 09

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+ Benefits

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Description of Work

This is an anticipated vacancy.

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

This posting is for an Engineering Technician II position located in the Lexington Construction Office. This position will serve as a project inspector on roadway and structure projects. Project inspectors are required to review NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems) paperwork and complete assorted documentation such as daily diaries, sample cards, asphalt reports, concrete reports, pay record books, materials received forms, and monthly pay estimates. This position will also monitor and inspect erosion control and traffic control devices, test concrete, perform density tests (conventional & nuclear), take material samples, and inspect asphalt or concrete placement. As a project inspector, the selected applicant will take field measurements and perform a wide range of calculations and computations to determine contract pay quantities. POS # 60021058

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Experience with contract administration

+ Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications

+ Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, etc.) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications

+ Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions

+ Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry

Additional Expectations:

Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction inspection and surveying. General knowledge in mathematics and ability to use a calculator to perform basic calculations. Ability to conduct routine entry-level inspections for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications. Ability to maintain neat and legible records and reports. Ability to perform computer/iPad data entry. Ability to serve as survey crew member and assist with project stakeout. Ability to operate surveying equipment. Ability to perform sampling and testing inspection duties to evaluate acceptance of materials. Ability to exercise limited decision making and judgement. Ability to establish positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Requires ability to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Must be able to work in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity, including but not limited to, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights and weekends, as required, for projects assigned to within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Valid driver’s license is required. Safety toe shoes are required. Employee will be assigned to various types of projects and Division 9.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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, 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.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Alana Tucker at 336-747-7800 [email protected]

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

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with contract administration?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 – 3 Years

+ 3 – 4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

03

Explain how you have experience with contract administration.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 – 3 Years

+ 3 – 4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

05

Explain how you have knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 – 3 Years

+ 3 – 4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 – 2 Years

+ 2 – 3 Years

+ 3 – 4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

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State of North Carolina

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