Engineering Tech I - Roadside/Alamance

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Engineering Tech I - Roadside/Alamance

Salary

$34,936.00 - $61,137.00 Annually

Location

Alamance County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-13144

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

10/17/2024

Closing Date

10/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60019998

Section

Division 7 / Roadside Environmental

Salary Grade

NC07

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• Benefits

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Description of Work

"INTERNAL POSTING - ONLY 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 is an Engineering Technician I in the Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 7. The unit provides a comprehensive vegetation management program consisting of turf grass management, erosion control, seeding and mulching, herbicide and pesticide applications, roadside mowing, long arm slope mowing, landscape beautification plantings and maintenance, wildflower establishment, rest area operations and maintenance, storm water compliance program and selective vegetation removal permitting. Main responsibilities for this position include inspection of contract grass mowing, long arm slope mowing, litter removal, and other roadside maintenance operations throughout the various counties within the division. This position is also responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with Winter Weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations at Rest Areas may be required. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Safety toe shoes are needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance

• Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards

• Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards

• Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone set ups

• Experience in interacting with contractors and general public

Additional Expectations

Management prefers applicants with progressive and varied experience in highway landscape development work, including the operation of various landscape equipment. Certification by North Carolina Pesticide Board as a licensed pesticide public operator, in the certification areas applicable to highway roadside pesticide application may also be required for the position. Applicant should have a general knowledge of mathematical functions and the ability to utilize calculators, computers, and other office equipment. Ability to understand & follow oral and written instructions is required. Ability to read and interpret provision and landscape plans, specifications, and inspection procedures. Ability to take notes and prepare routine reports. Ability to effectively communicate and establish effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, other DOT units, Contract personnel and the general public. May be subject to hazards on the roadway and highway traffic. Employees will be subject to emergency callbacks on nights, weekends, and holidays. Will be subject to outside and inside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, uneven and possibly steep terrain.

Safety toe footwear is needed for this position. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information : Michelle L. Tranbarger (336)290-0238.

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 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 experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  04

  Explain how you have experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  06

  Explain how you have experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.

  07

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  08

  Explain how you have experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.

  09

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  10

  Explain how you have knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups.

  11

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in interacting with contractors and general public?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  12

  Explain how you have experience in interacting with contractors and general public.

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