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Engineering Specialist I - Wilmington Construction

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Engineering Specialist I - Wilmington Construction

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

New Hanover County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06100

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/08/2025

Closing Date

5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60017352

Salary Grade

NC13

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description of Work

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

The primary purpose of the organization unit is to administer contract construction projects in order to provide documentation that all work and materials are in conformance with the contract, plans, and specifications. This includes staffing projects to provide construction stake out, inspection, sampling, and testing.

This is an Advanced level technician position staffed to the Resident Engineer’s office in Wilmington. It serves as Lead Inspector on more complex projects in excess of 20 million dollars. It performs inspection at night or on shift work. It also directly supervises and provides support/coaching for 5 or more lower level technicians which may include CEI personnel. It is responsible for ensuring there is adequate inspection personnel assigned for all phases of work and that these technicians complete all testing, sampling and documentation as required. It also ensures all traffic control devices are installed and phasing utilized is in accordance to plans and standard drawings. It ensures that BMP's are followed with respect to installation and maintenance of erosion control devices. It ensures that the Contractor follows provisions and commitments within USACE, Division of Water Quality, and all environmental permits. It is responsible for overseeing utility relocations by contract or by others to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. It monitors Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with approved subcontracts and contract DBE requirements. Safety toe shoes are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

+ Experience in contract administration and/or contract development.

+ Experience supervision, reviewing daily inspection reports, scheduling project personnel and project field reviews

+ Experience working with project plans, pay item quantities, proposals, estimates, and basic guidelines.

+ Knowledge in the use of computers and computer software

Additional Expectations:

Experience in inspection of construction of multiple bridges, specialty walls, and/or concrete pavement. Experience in inspection of construction of phased construction under heavy traffic volumes. Experience in inspection of construction of large grading projects with 500,000 cubic yards of borrow / unclassified excavation and/or erodible surfaces of 20 acres or more during the life of the project. Experience in inspection of construction with complex environmental permitting. Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and equipment utilized in highway construction. Ability to read, interpret and explain such items as construction plans, contract provisions, construction staking, specifications, inspection procedures and environmental permits and drawings. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with subordinates, contractor personnel, Department personnel, other non-DOT agencies and general public.

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’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Barb Anderson - 910-398-9102

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 planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5-6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

03

Explain how you have experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in contract administration and/or contract development?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5-6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience in contract administration and/or contract development.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervision, reviewing daily inspection reports, scheduling project personnel, and project field reviews?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5-6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience in supervision, reviewing daily inspection reports, scheduling project personnel, and project field reviews.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience working with project plans, pay item quantities, proposals, estimates, and basic guidelines?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5-6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience working with project plans, pay item quantities, proposals, estimates, and basic guidelines.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?

+ None

+ Less than 2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5-6 Years

+ 6 or More Years

11

Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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