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Engineering Technician III - Traffic Services

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Engineering Technician III - Traffic Services

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Cleveland County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-02486

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

02/21/2025

Closing Date

3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician III

Position Number

60022575

Section

Traffic Services

Salary Grade

NC11

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• Benefits

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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.

Internal Posting – Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or 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) may apply.

Employee in the position will function as a technician in the Traffic Services Department conducting independent, moderate to complex investigations/inspection work for operations and facilities overseen by the Division 12 Traffic Services Unit to assure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), NCDOT Standards and Specifications and contract agreements. The employee in this position will be conducting data collection activities for Traffic Services – traffic counts, available sight distances, asset inventories, inventory condition surveys, etc. The employee in this position will need to be familiar with Microsoft Office products. Other computer software/programs that will be used extensively include: TEAAS, GIS, SAP, and potentially others. The position will be responsible for traffic ordinances, traffic engineering investigations – including signing and pavement markings, and serving as LOGO/TODS Coordinator for Division 12 (survey and contract duties). The position will also assist in preparing and administering various purchase order contracts and function as a project inspector conducting independent moderate to complex inspection or survey work for signing and pavement marking installations to ensure project construction is in compliance with contract agreements, plans, standards and specifications. This position responds to the concerns of citizens and other governmental departments in a timely manner.

Inspectors are required to complete daily dairies, sample cards, material received forms, and monthly estimates. Work involves decision making and use of judgment in the discipline of Traffic Engineering. Employee is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. This position requires a working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT concepts, practices, and theories used in the construction and maintenance of roadway facilities with limited supervision. The successful Applicant must possess a thorough understanding of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Department's Standards and Specifications as they relate to these assets. This position requires the ability to document findings and to take corrective actions. This position requires the ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally, or in writing, to individuals and/or groups and to listen and respond appropriately to others. Must have the ability to evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation and other traffic related requests; establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Working knowledge of computer equipment, software, and mathematical functions

• Experience conducting routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes, and specifications

• Experience maintaining/completing standard records, reports, and correspondence

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and construction drawings

• Demonstrated ability to perform measurements related to distances and/or elevations

Additional Expectations:

Experience in conducting routine inspections for compliance involving purchase order contracts. Employee is expected to program, deploy, and download electronic traffic data collectors. Employee is expected to communicate with contractors, the general public, and other government agencies. Employee may be subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards from vehicles and construction machinery. Employee may be required to work at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employee may be assigned other work and responsibilities as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the unit. The employee is required to be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Safety Toe Shoes are needed.

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 and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: Connie Johnson 980-552-4207

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 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 working knowledge of computer equipment, software and mathematical functions?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  04

  Explain how you have working knowledge of computer equipment, software and mathematical functions.

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience conducting routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes, and specifications?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  06

  Explain how you have experience conducting routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes, and specifications.

  07

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in maintaining /completing standard records, reports, and correspondence?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  08

  Explain how you have experience in maintaining /completing standard records, reports, and correspondence.

  09

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reading and understanding blueprints and construction drawings?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  10

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to read and understand blueprints and construction drawings.

  11

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to performing measurements related to distances and/or elevations?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  12

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to perform measurements related to distances and/or elevations.

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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