Senior Assistant DDC Engineer

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Senior Assistant DDC Engineer

Salary

$59,752.00 - $104,566.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-12019

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/20/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60021079

Section

9/Project Development

Work Location

Winston-Salem, NC

Salary Grade

NC18

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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.

This posting is for an Engineer II position in the Division 9 Project Development unit. This position will serve as the Senior Assistant to the DDC Engineer in the production and review of roadway design plans, estimates, and the creation of contract documents. Duties include the drafting, design, and review of erosion control, hydraulic, signing, and pavement marking plans from inception through to final construction plans in accordance with NCDOT policy manuals, standards and specifications. This position is also responsible for coordinating the field surveys and overseeing the survey crew. This position is responsible for scheduling assigned projects within the DDC unit and coordinating schedules with other units, governmental agencies, private engineering firms, public and private officials to ensure completion of plans according to the STIP or Division Let schedule. This position will assist with managing supervisory and administrative functions to support the drafting of roadway plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Sound knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges and roadways

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review moderately complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.

• Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects.

• 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 supervising, motivating, counseling, training other engineers and technicians.

Additional Expectations:

Employee must have the ability to respond to the public, local government agencies, Raleigh-based staff and private engineering firms regarding the status and design aspects of highway projects within the Division. Applicant should have a working knowledge of transportation design in accordance with AASHTO guidelines and NCDOT policies and procedures. Applicant should possess a working knowledge of field surveying procedures and be proficient with robotic instruments, data collection and GPS. Applicant must be proficient with various computer applications including MS Office, Microstation, Geopak and have a familiarity with corridor modeling, along with the ability to budget time and coordinate schedules with others. Applicant should be able to transverse steep and uneven terrain. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Beverly Westmoreland 336-747-7800

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

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

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

  04

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated preparing and reviewing moderately complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to prepare and review moderately complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects.

  08

  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

  09

  Explain how you have 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.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience supervising, motivating, counseling, training other engineers and technicians.

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State of North Carolina

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