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Engineering Specialist I

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Engineering Specialist I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Guilford County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05792

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60019736

Salary Grade

NC13

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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.

Pending OSHR approval

This is an Engineering Specialist position in the Guilford County District II office. This position works independently performing advanced level technical work supporting engineers in administration and execution of District programs including review of complex plan submittals for right of way encroachments, commercial driveways and subdivision road construction and road addition/abandonments and preparation of associated documents as well as design of small roadway improvement projects and administration of highway construction contracts in accordance with established policies and guidelines. This position supervises and directs lower level technicians in survey, design, field inspection, and administrative activities for District managed programs. Serves as a primary point for public contact and is required to interact with local governmental agencies, utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures. Answers questions and addresses complaints from the public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person. Performs a variety of office functions including review of plans, permit submittals, traffic studies, documentation of project activities, recording project records and maintenance of project files.

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

+ Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

+ Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments

+ Computer experience including office software, drafting software and plan reading software

Additional Expectations:

Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Ability to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Ability to work safely 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, to any assigned project within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes required. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

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

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 (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 : Heather Overcash 336-487-0000

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 following best describes your level of experience of planning, developing, scheduling and tracking 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 gained your level of experience of planning, developing, scheduling and tracking completing projects independently or with limited supervision.

04

Which best describes your level of customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups?

+ 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 gained your level of customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.

06

Which best describes your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems?

+ 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 gained your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

08

Which best describes your level of experience in working in a team environment to complete assignments?

+ 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 gained your level of experience in working in a team environment to complete assignments.

10

Which of the following best describes your computer experience including office software, drafting software and plan reading 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 gained your computer experience including office software, drafting software and plan reading software.

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State of North Carolina

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