Engineering Specialist I - Jacksonville Construction

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Engineering Specialist I - Jacksonville Construction

Salary

$46,817.00 - $81,930.00 Annually

Location

Onslow County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-11063

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

10/14/2024

Closing Date

10/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60017350

Work Location

Jacksonville

Salary Grade

NC13

• Description

• Benefits

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

* Internal Posting – Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) or 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) may apply. *

Position is based in the Jacksonville Resident Engineer’s office and may also assist in the Jacksonville District office which serves Onslow and Pender Counties.

As a lead project inspector/lead surveyor in the Resident’s office, this position will support engineers in the daily administration of construction projects including: urban widening, new alignment roadway, bridge construction (girder and cored slab bridge), utility construction, and signal construction and should have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and related construction methods, materials and equipment. The position will be responsible for highway construction stakeout, surveying, and inspection of highway construction projects monitoring project work and material to ensure conformance to specifications and contractual provisions. Applicant should have advanced skills in roadway drafting/design; considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and skilled in the use of computers and calculators. The position will supervise and train lower-level technicians including Department employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff, ensuring adequate inspection personnel are assigned for active projects.

District Office duties will include the review of driveway permits, encroachment agreements, subdivision plans, and road additions and perform field inspections for compliance to NCDOT specifications for driveway permits, encroachments and subdivision.

Applicant must be proficient at plan reading, highway engineering calculations, and use of survey instruments necessary to supervise the stake-out of line grade for roadways and structures. Duties include preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates, written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and general public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications. Work will involve wide range of decision making and use of judgement. This position is subject to work nights and weekends as needed in the performance of duties. Applicant should be able to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractor personnel and the general public. Applicant must have the ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties.

Minimal supervision from Resident and District Engineers.

Safety toe shoes required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department’s specifications, standard drawings and policies.

• Experience reviewing the work of others to include the review of Construction Engineering inspection personnel, to meet department goals.

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, and related documents/communications.

• Knowledge and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and written, with both internal and external entities.

• Knowledge of surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment used in highway or building construction

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 details.

Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information (Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address): Darlene Matt – 910-467-0520

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 temporary full-time, temporary part-time, 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 knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department's specifications, standard drawings and policies?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  04

  Explain how you have knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the department's specifications, standard drawings and policies.

  05

  Which of the following best descriptions your level of experience reviewing the work of others to include the review of Construction Engineering inspection personnel, to meet department goals?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 3 - 4 years

  06

  Explain how you have experience reviewing the work of others to include the review of Construction Engineering inspection personnel, to meet department goals.

  07

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reading, interpreting and explaining construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, and related documents/communications?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  08

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to read, interpret and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications and inspection procedures, and related documents/communications.

  09

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and written, with both internal and external entities?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  10

  Explain how you have knowledge and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and written, with both internal and external entities.

  11

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment used in highway or building construction?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  12

  Explain how you have knowledge of surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment used in highway or building construction.

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