Engineering Technician II

Engineering Technician II

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Salary Grade: NC09 Salary Range: $39,671.00 - $69,426.00. This posting will be used to fill an Engineering Technician II position within Division 14 Roadside Environmental Unit. Position will report to Jackson County Roadside Environmental Office. Internal Posting – Only Temporary or Permanent NC Department of Transportation Employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply.

Position is responsible for the administration of various contracts for the Division 14 Roadside Environmental Unit, including vegetation management contracts, landscape enhancement projects, Plant Bed Maintenance contracts, Rest Area janitorial and grounds maintenance contracts, etc. The position also coordinates Selective Vegetation Removal program with outdoor advertising companies, business owners and contractors. This includes permit and fee processing, policy interpretation and inspection of contracted work. Position will supervise lower-level Engineering Technicians, with duties including but not limited to reviewing daily inspection reports, scheduling project personnel and project field reviews. The position is responsible for investigating and responding to complaints related to vegetation management operations. This position will assist with duties of the I-40 Rest Area and Welcome center, which include but are not limited to the mandated drinking water testing and federal mandated wastewater treatment facility. Other duties may include administration of the Adopt-A-Highway program, inspection of contractual operations at the Division Rest Areas and Welcome Centers, inspection of storm water control measures, reviewing and processing utility encroachments for vegetation management, administration of fully operated rental equipment proposals, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts including rest area janitorial and grounds maintenance, right of way mowing, enhancement plantings, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, storm water maintenance, and various other maintenance operations. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Must be familiar with MS Word and Excel. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups.
• Experience in interacting with contractors and general public.
• Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

Additional Expectations: Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes, and specifications. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Supervise, assist, and train lower-level employees. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. Snow and Ice operations and emergency response at rest area facilities are required. May be required to verbally communicate with the public.

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 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: Mildred Turpin at 828-331-5280.

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.