Engineering Specialist I

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Engineering Specialist I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Buncombe County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03135

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/19/2025

Closing Date

3/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60026437

Section

Division 13 - Bridge Programs Office

Salary Grade

NC13

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• Benefits

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Description of Work

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

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 the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply.

This position will work jointly with the Division Bridge Program Manager and the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer to ensure that the appropriate bridges are chosen for replacement and to ensure that we are performing the correct maintenance and/or system preservation activities on bridges at the appropriate time. This position will help ensure that all priority maintenance issues, and critical findings are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. This position will also assist in determining which activities need to be handled by contract and assist in the administration of those contracts. This position will assist the Division Bridge Program Manager and the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer in ensuring the successful delivery of the Division's work plan.

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, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges.

• Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.

• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, consultants, and/or NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to bridge project problems.

• Experience with maintaining detailed records, analyzing findings, and recommending corrective actions.

• Experience with determining and calculating estimates and preparing erosion control plans.

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 from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For additional information contact Shonta Nelon at (828) 250-3360.

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 level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  04

  Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges.

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  06

  Explain how you have experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.

  07

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, consultants, and/or NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to bridge project problems?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  08

  Explain how you have experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, consultants, and/or NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to bridge project problems.

  09

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience with maintaining detailed records, analyzing findings, and recommending corrective actions?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  10

  Explain how you have experience with maintaining detailed records, analyzing findings, and recommending corrective actions.

  11

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience with determining and calculating estimates and preparing erosion control plans?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  12

  Explain how you have experience determining and calculating estimates and preparing erosion control plans.

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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