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Engineering Technician I - Roadside Environmental

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Engineering Technician I - Roadside Environmental

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Stanly County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05838

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/04/2025

Closing Date

6/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60021506

Salary Grade

NC07

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

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.

•INTERNAL POSTING – Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.”

All recommended salaries are based on each applicant’s qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position’s budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,047.

Position is an Engineering Technician I in the Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 10 and will perform work division wide in Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly and Union counties. The unit provides a comprehensive vegetation management program consisting of turf grass management, erosion control, seeding and mulching, herbicide and pesticide applications, roadside mowing, long arm slope mowing, landscape beautification plantings and maintenance, wildflower establishment, rest area operations and maintenance, storm water compliance program and selective vegetation removal permitting. Main responsibilities for this position include overseeing daily operations related to contract grass mowing, contract litter removal, long arm slope mowing, and other roadside maintenance operations throughout the various counties within the division. This position is also responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with Winter Weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations and the inspection of the Rest Areas and Welcome Center janitorial and grounds maintenance contracts, may be required. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Safety toe shoes required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must submit an application that CLEARLY reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

+ Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance

+ Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards

+ Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards

+ Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups

+ Experience in interacting with contractors and general public

Additional Expectations:

Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts including right of way mowing, enhancement plantings, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, stormwater maintenance, and various other maintenance operations. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and /or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Either possession of a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Pre-employment drug testing required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License is required within 60 days of hire.

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

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, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

For additional information, contact Pam Aldridge (704) 983-4400

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

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, 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

All recommended salaries are based on each applicant’s qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position’s budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,047. Will you accept this position at a salary of at least $51,980, but no more than $57,047?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in interacting with contractors and general public?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

13

Explain how you have experience in interacting with contractors and general public.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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