Engineering Assistant

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Engineering Assistant

Salary

$31,084.00 - $54,397.00 Annually

Location

Stanly County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-04279

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

04/04/2025

Closing Date

4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Assistant

Position Number

60029189

Salary Grade

NC04

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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.

The Traffic Survey Group of the Transportation Planning Division is a specialized traffic data collection and analysis group that manages a Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) comprised of a Continuous, Coverage, and Project Count Program for meeting the general traffic data requirements of NCDOT. Traffic monitoring data is used to support, but not limited to, the following: systems planning for urban and rural planning studies, validation of travel demand models, analysis for air quality conformity, project prioritization, traffic forecasting, pavement monitoring, safety analysis, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, research, and is widely used by other state agencies, local governments, and the public for other activities. The Traffic Survey Group is responsible for managing all activities related to developing, planning, processing, analyzing, and reporting required to manage the TMS. Activities associated with meeting this responsibility include designing, managing, planning, collecting, analyzing, and publishing traffic monitoring data.

Responsible for collecting traffic counts using portable traffic counters. The position is assigned an alternate workstation at their home and assigned a vehicle and equipment. Extensive daily travel is required. Most field operations will be daily trips, but overnight travel is required periodically. Ability to use a hammer to drive large nails. Ability to work independently and complete tasks on schedule. Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties

Traffic data collection activities include:

1. Traffic volume counts

2. Non-intrusive sensors along the Interstate

3. Other duties as assigned.

The primary assignment is a volume count data collection territory that includesStanly, Davidson, Union, Richmond, Anson, Cabarrus, and Rowan Counties. This position is required to install traffic counters on the roadside in the travel lanes on lightly to heavily traveled highways. Working at night is required on higher volume highways and in certain urban areas. Most of the portable traffic counters require the installation of pneumatic tube sensors in the roadway. This position collects traffic data at regular monitoring stations and at project stations. Processes all count data each week from a laptop using vendor and unit software. Manages electronic count files on laptop. Periodic travel to collect data in urban areas and other areas outside of assigned territory is required.

Necessary special qualifications:A valid North Carolina driver license is required by the hiring date, because this position will operate a state-owned vehicle. The ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle in all weather conditions and during hours of darkness (limited visibility) is required. This work involves initiative, decision-making, and good use of judgment.

This is a permanent position with the state of North Carolina that offers all available state benefits including vacation and sick leave.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience using hand tools.

• Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.

• Experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

• Experience maintaining standard daily records.

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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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Kelsey Bagwell, 919-814-5011 khbagwell@ncdot.gov

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 this information in my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

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  Which of the following best describes your level of experience using hand tools?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

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  Explain your level of experience using hand tools.

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  Which of the following best describes your level of experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  05

  Explain your experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions?

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  Which of the following best describes the level of experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and to communicate clearly and effectively?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  07

  Explain your level of experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and to communicate clearly and effectively?

  08

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

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  09

  Explain your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining standard daily records and reports?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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