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Deputy Division Engineer

Salary

$97,040.00 - $218,341.00 Annually

Location

Jackson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06449

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/21/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Director I

Position Number

60024940

Salary Grade

NC26

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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.

•Internal Posting-Only Temporary or Permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply”

NC Salary Grade NC26* $97,040-$218,341

This position will serve as the Deputy Division Engineer, which will support the Division Engineer in management and oversight of all Division activities, including construction, maintenance, project development, business office, facility management, and safety program. This position performs advanced engineering calculations, provides technical engineering assistance, assists in the development of various division programs, and must be familiar with and be able to interpret all maintenance, Project Development and construction statues, policies, and procedures. This position will monitor all division wide programs and activities and will ensure each are performed within established budgetary constraints. Position will provide technical and administrative assistance, on a division wide basis, for the Division Maintenance Engineer, Project development Engineer and the Division Construction Engineer. This position will respond to inquiries from the public, DOT management, news media, etc., regarding NCDOT policies and procedures, Division projects, plans, and proposed work activities. This position is located in the Division 14 office in Sylva, NC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in program development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision

+ Experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, elected and appointed officials and others

+ Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

+ Experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians

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

+ Experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants.

Additional Expectations:

This position requires the ability to independently perform engineering analyses and prepare technical, statistical, and managerial reports. The employee must have the ability to communicate well both orally and in written form. The position requires the ability to maintain multiple projects and complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements. The employee directs the work of other engineers; apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems; and make sound recommendations and decisions. Professional Engineer by the North Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is management preferred.

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 engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five years progressive engineering experience including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute

Supplemental and Contact Information

Laura Phillips at 828-331-5200

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

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in program development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in program development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, elected and appointed officials and others?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 4 or more years

06

Explain how you have experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, elected and appointed officials and others.

07

Which of the following best describe you level of experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of customer service and communication experience with the general public, local government officials, and NCDOT employees, including public meetings and field reviews?

+ None

+ Limited

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

12

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

13

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 - 3 Years

+ 3 - 4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

14

Explain how you have experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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