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Regional Investigations Manager

Salary

$73,096.00 - $142,538.00 Annually

Location

Pitt County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06391

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/21/2025

Closing Date

6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Supervisor II

Position Number

60025494

Salary Grade

NC22

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Description of Work

Anticipated Vacancy

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

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures. For more information see the Geotechnical Engineering Unit Overview (https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/highways/Documents/geotechnical-engineering-information.pdf) and Video. (https://youtu.be/b4cqkV8faTc)

We are looking for a Regional Investigations Manager to manage the geotechnical investigations group in our Greenville Field Office.

In this role you will:

+ manage the daily operations of the professional and technician personnel assigned to the work group,

+ be responsible for the continuous training and development of assigned personnel as well as individual and work group performance,

+ oversee the evaluation and interpretation of subsurface conditions and preparation of deliverables to convey those conditions to others for the purposes of design and construction,

+ develop recommendations related to mass grading of roadway corridors and constructability of pavements,

+ oversee consultant preconstruction project work including review of deliverables, evaluation of performance, and invoicing.

This role will require occasional overnight travel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering and geology related to geotechnical investigations using drill rigs, cone penetration soundings, hand augers, in-situ sampling and testing, and laboratory testing.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop investigation scopes of work, manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage geotechnical investigations, assign laboratory testing, report investigation results, and develop and write roadway recommendations related to subgrade stabilization, undercuts, handling of groundwater, and use of earth materials in construction.

+ Demonstrated ability to write requests for proposals, negotiate consultant contracts, and manage consultants in the performance of geotechnical investigations and preparation of roadway recommendations,

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively manage personnel.

Additional Expectations: Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Anita Martinez 919 707-6850

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 knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering and geology related to geotechnical investigations using drill rigs, cone penetration soundings, hand augers, in-situ sampling and testing, and laboratory testing?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering and geology related to geotechnical investigations using drill rigs, cone penetration soundings, hand augers, in-situ sampling and testing, and laboratory testing.

04

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated developing investigation scopes of work, manhour and cost estimates, and schedules?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to develop investigation scopes of work, manhour and cost estimates, and schedule.

06

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated managing geotechnical investigations, assigning laboratory testing, reporting investigation results, and developing and writing roadway recommendations related to subgrade stabilization, undercuts, handling of groundwater, and use of earth materials in construction?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to manage geotechnical investigations, assign laboratory testing, report investigation results, and develop and write roadway recommendations related to subgrade stabilization, undercuts, handling of groundwater, and use of earth materials in construction.

08

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated writing requests for proposals, negotiating consultant contracts, and managing consultants in the performance of geotechnical investigations and preparation of roadway recommendations?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to write requests for proposals, negotiate consultant contracts, and manage consultants in the performance of geotechnical investigations and preparation of roadway recommendations.

10

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated effectively managing personnel?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to effectively manage personnel.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2 or More Years

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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