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Engineering Technician III

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Guilford County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06501

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 Technician III

Position Number

60019951

Salary Grade

NC11

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+ Benefits

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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.

This position is located in the Division office in Guilford County . Candidates in this position will perform traffic engineering investigation, conduct traffic counts, delay studies, speed studies and other engineering related studies. This position will write speed ordinances for the state highway system, investigate, and recommend school zone ordinances. This position will schedule sign and marking activities, prepare collision diagrams and perform accident analyses. This position will inspect roadway modifications using micro station and other electronic programs. This position will conduct on-site meetings with citizens and gather information from phone requests. This position will maintain traffic engineering databases, coordinate and develop preliminary estimates of quantities of each project let to contract estimate unit prices of roadway items. This position will serve as an inspector for signs, and pavement marking projects. Incorporate knowledge gained by use of MUTCD, AASHTO & NCDOT standard drawings & specification to make recommendations relating to Traffic Engineering Applications. Able to utilize software applications to create documents, databases, and spreadsheets. Ability to read, interpret and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and reports. Good communicative ability & supervisory ability to coordinate the activities of lower-level employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Customer service and communication experience with the public, local government officials, field reviews, and NCDOT employees

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

+ Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and produce engineering plans and specifications

+ Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems

+ Knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT is preferred because this position will assist with various projects of broad scope

Additional Expectations:

The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required. Position could require working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Lindora Rowell 336-487-0175

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.

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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 customer service and communication experience with the public, local government officials, field reviews, and NCDOT employees?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

03

Explain how you have customer service and communication experience with the public, local government officials, field reviews, and NCDOT employees.

04

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 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

05

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

06

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reading, interpreting and producing engineering plans and specifications?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to read, interpret and produce engineering plans and specifications.

08

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

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT is preferred because this position will assist with various projects of broad scope?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have knowledge of both maintenance and construction operations within NCDOT is preferred because this position will assist with various projects of broad scope.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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