Engineering Specialist I

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Engineering Specialist I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Stanly County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03067

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/11/2025

Closing Date

3/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60021176

Section

Traffic Services

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.

This position is located in the Division 10 Traffic Office in Albemarle. Primary responsibilities include performing work on maintenance and safety projects, supervising lower-level technicians, making independent decisions, and communicating effectively with co-workers, contractor's personnel, and the general public. This position is responsible for overseeing all Traffic Services maintenance blanket contracts for traffic signals, signage, and pavement markings. This includes issuing work orders, inspecting work and ensuring it’s per NCDOT standards and specifications, and reviewing quantities and pay records. Engineering specialist shall perform duties to include planning, organizing, training, and other work duties as needed. Engineer shall send/respond to email, answer Contact Us program and CARS. This position requires the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non- standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. This position shall receive requests/complaints from the general public, contractors and other departments. Engineer specialist must have the ability and knowledge to investigate the complaints and suggest/implement corrective actions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in Contract Administration as it relates to Traffic Engineering

• Computer experience including office software and drafting software

• Experience in planning, organizing and scheduling the work of others

• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures

• Experience in taking notes, collecting field data and preparing routine reports

Additional Expectations:

Employee must have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Traffic Engineering, including highway construction and maintenance methods and techniques. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing with DOT staff and employees, Governmental Officials, Private Engineers and Developers, and the general public. Experience with personnel management is preferred. Must have the ability to operate computer using Microsoft and SAP applications. Will be required to operate a state motor vehicle. Employee will be subject to outside environmental conditions, noise and traffic hazards and will be required to traverse difficult and steep terrain.

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

Supplemental Contact Information: Melody Eudy, 704-983-4400, mmeudy@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 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 Contract Administration as it relates to Traffic Engineering?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience in Contract Administration as it relates to Traffic Engineering.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in planning, organizing and scheduling the work of others?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience planning, organizing and scheduling the work of others.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and procedures.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in taking notes, collecting field data and preparing routine reports?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience in taking notes, collecting field data and preparing routine reports.

  Required Question

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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