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Engineering Technician I - Traffic

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Engineering Technician I - Traffic

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

New Hanover County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-09430

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60017284

Salary Grade

NC07

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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.

This position is based in the Division Traffic Office in New Hanover County. This is an Engineering Technician I position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as speed limit studies, traffic safety studies, development traffic analysis, inspection, and traffic control plan reviews. Duties include the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized field data collecting, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing of field data. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Possess knowledge and understanding of general concepts and practices used in highway construction and design. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and the general public. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and data collection procedures. Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

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

•Demonstrated ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications that may be subject to review.

•Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.

•Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

•Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software.

Additional Expectations:

Promote safe working environment. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. The candidate needs to be proficient in record keeping. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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: Debra Herzig @ 910-341-2200.

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. 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.)

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision?

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+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

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

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated conducting routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/ codes and specifications that may be subject to review?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

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Explain how you have experience conducting routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/ codes and specifications that may be subject to review?

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

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

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

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

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Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

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Explain how you have knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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