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GeoMaterials Laboratory Technician I

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06413

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

5/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60023746

Salary Grade

NC07

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+ Benefits

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Description of Work

Join Our Team as an Engineering Technician in our GeoMaterials Workgroup!

Join the dedicated team at NCDOT’s Materials and Tests Unit, where we ensure the highest quality of materials for roadway construction across North Carolina.

About Us:

Our Unit is dedicated to establishing acceptance criteria for materials and manufactured products, ensuring they meet the highest standards and function as intended. We play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the North Carolina Highway System, in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Regulations.

Your Role:

Although an entry level position, this position plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of soils and aggregates used in North Carolina's highway system.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conducting tests on soil and aggregate to ensure quality and compliance.

+ Collecting, analyzing, computing, and processing test data with precision.

+ Performing ongoing testing of soil and aggregate materials from quarries and projects within North Carolina’s highway system.

+ Maintain and ensure the cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

+ Assist the lead testing technician in upholding AASHTO Re: Source Accreditation Standards.

+ Collaborate with the GeoMaterial Engineer to troubleshoot and resolve soil and aggregate materials performance issues.

What We’re Looking For:

+ Collaborative Team Player: Someone who thrives in a team environment and contributes positively to the group dynamics, including collaboration with producers.

+ Eager Learner: A proactive individual who is always willing to expand their knowledge and skills.

+ Innovative Thinker: A creative mind that can think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to the table.

+ Highly Organized: An individual who excels at managing multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Why Join Us?

+ Impactful Work:Play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of the North Carolina Highway System.

+ Collaborative Environment:Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.

+ Professional Growth:Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

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

Ready to Kick-start your career in soil and aggregate quality assurance!? Apply Now!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, practices, and procedures relating to construction materials, sampling and test procedures.

+ Experience in the use of applicable software including Microsoft Office.

+ Experience coordinating and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve a common goal.

+ Experience creating and maintaining routine written programs, records and reports.

+ Experience safely handling laboratory equipment.

Additional Expectations:

This position requires a highly motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will have strong work-ethic standards with a technical background in engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel. Must have the ability to lift samples and equipment weighing up to 70 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.

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; 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 and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For additional information please contact Wendy Wall at 919-329-4000.

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 knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, practices, and procedures relating to aggregate materials, sampling and test procedures?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, practices, and procedures relating to aggregate materials, sampling and test procedures.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with applicable software, including Microsoft Office?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience with applicable software, including Microsoft Office.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience coordinating and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve a common goal?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience coordinating and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve a common goal.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience creating and maintaining routine written programs, records and reports?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience creating and maintaining routine written programs, records and reports.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience safely handling laboratory equipment?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience safely handling laboratory equipment.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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