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Engineering Technician II

Salary

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually

Location

Alamance County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03302

Department

Dept of Transportation

Opening Date

03/10/2025

Closing Date

3/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician II

Position Number

60019736

Salary Grade

NC09

• Description

• Benefits

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Description of Work

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

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

This is an Engineering Technician II position in the Graham District Engineer’s Office. Position works independently performing technical work supporting higher level technicians and engineers in administration and execution of District programs. Serves as lead technician for moderately complex highway and structure projects associated with driveway permits and encroachment agreements and subdivision plan approvals issued by the Department. Conducts independent field inspections on various construction operations using plans, contracts, specifications and performs a variety of material inspection for compliance. Performs a variety of complex technical and mathematical calculations. Leads lower level technicians on assigned tasks. Performs a variety of office functions including review of plans, permit submittals, traffic studies, documentation of project activities, recording project records and maintenance of project files via hard copy and computer entry. Work functions may include highway construction surveying and layout. Work may include other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the general public. Ability to apply independent decision making and the use of judgement. Ability to document and take corrective actions and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Ability to acquire and maintain various technical certifications necessary to perform the job as required by the Department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.

• Experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance

• Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks

• Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures

• Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad entry.

Additional Expectations:

Ability to lift 40 to 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, and work at heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures, able to traverse uneven terrain, work at night and weekends if necessary. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear meeting is required within 30 days of employment. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary.

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.

Associates degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information : Tracy Brady, 336-570-6833

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 experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have how you gained your level of experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance.

  06

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated leading co-workers on assigned tasks?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  07

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  09

  Explain how you have your level of skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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