"Alerted.org

Assistant Division Maintenance Engineer - Durham Co

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4963075)

Apply



Assistant Division Maintenance Engineer - Durham Co

Salary

$84,471.00 - $164,720.00 Annually

Location

Durham County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06987

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/06/2025

Closing Date

6/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Manager I

Position Number

60019241

Salary Grade

NC24

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

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 is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still being considered.

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.

This is an Engineering Manager I position. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize and supervise staff, direct and monitor maintenance and operations activities focused on the County Maintenance Offices in the Division to provide a safe and efficient highway system within budgetary constraints. You will implement Division directives and provide supervision, technical guidance and administrative assistance on a division wide basis for engineers and supervisors, aid in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Division's Highway Maintenance Improvement Program (HMIP), monitor the Division's delivery rates of maintenance operations through the Roadway Maintenance Improvement Plan (RMIP). You will identify safety issues and pursue funding to deliver safety projects, monitor and pursue consistent unit costs throughout Division for maintenance operations, monitor equipment utilization and pursue a proper sized Division Fleet. You will monitor the legislatively imposed time restrictions in addressing citizen concerns through our CARS system and monitor the SPPP program to ensure compliance. You will receive and respond to customers, both internal and external, and facilitate solutions to meet the needs of all parties as applicable. This position is located in the Division Office in Durham County.

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, maintenance practices and theories used in maintenance of all roadway assets and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision

+ Experience in performing engineering analysis and preparing technical, statistical, and managerial reports

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

+ Experience collaborating with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents

+ Experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with construction and engineering principles and maintenance standards, codes, designs, and statutes

Additional Expectations:

General knowledge of professional engineering theory, techniques, practices and procedures with skills in applying this knowledge. Ability to base judgments on facts and reasoning and ensures that the work conducted is in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and standards. Ability to communicate with individual work units, organization, external customers, and the public on program elements and/or engineering/architect resources. Ability to prepare, organize, and review written reports; ability to guide staff in providing appropriate documentation to support conclusions. Ability to act as a representative to the media. Ability to identify and address quality of work and performance issues. Ability to identify problems, report potential problems, and assess options. Ability to communicate and implement new policies and procedures. Ability to implement change management strategies and principles. Ability to apply general knowledge of supervisory practices and skill in supervising others, including communication skills, how to delegate and assign duties, manage expectations, deal effectively with employees, and evaluate performance. Ability to assist or conduct investigations and participate in disciplinary actions.

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 six years progressive engineering experience including four 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Melissa Henderson at 919-317-4700

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

Do you currently work for the NC 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

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, maintenance practices and theories used in maintenance of all roadway assets 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 and understanding of engineering concepts, maintenance practices and theories used in maintenance of all roadway assets 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 in performing engineering analysis and preparing technical, statistical, and managerial reports?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience in performing engineering analysis and preparing technical, statistical, and managerial reports.

07

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

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

08

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

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience collaborating with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience collaborating with others in finding solutions to controversial or sensitive matters that establish precedents.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with construction and engineering principles and maintenance standards, codes, designs, and statutes?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with construction and engineering principles and maintenance standards, codes, designs, and statutes.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email