Engineering Specialist I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4823624) Apply  Engineering Specialist I Salary $48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually Location Guilford County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01674 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Specialist I Position Number 60020075 Salary Grade NC13 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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. INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or 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 Specialist I in the Jamestown Resident Engineer's Office, serving as a lead project inspector supporting engineers in the day-to-day administration of large, complex highway construction projects. Responsible for monitoring contractor's daily operations to ensure all work and materials conform to the specifications and contractual provisions. Supervises and trains lower-level technicians, including Department employees as well as Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) staff, ensuring adequate inspection personnel are assigned for all phases of work. Performs and/or reviews test reports, including work completed by other technicians, to ensure that all material sampling and testing, and documentation is conducted correctly. Resolve daily constructability issues and ensure that all traffic control devices installed, and phasing utilized is in accordance to plans and standard drawings. Ensures compliance with the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with the permits. Oversee utility relocations by contract or by others to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Monitor the Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with approved subcontracts and contract DBE requirements. Communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners. Work usually involves a wide range of decision-making and the use of judgment. Experience in inspection of construction of phased construction under heavy traffic volumes. Experience in inspection of construction with complex environmental permitting. Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment utilized in highway construction. Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, construction staking, specifications, inspection procedures, environmental permits, and drawings. Ability to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain working relationships (both orally and in writing) with subordinates, Contractor personnel, Department personnel, other non-DOT agencies, and public. Ability to work near high traffic volumes and heavy construction equipment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans + Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments + Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems + Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision + Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups Additional Expectations: Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Must be able to perform medium physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights, weekends and in inclement weather as required, to any assigned task within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required for this position. 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. 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 Kaylin Damico 336-882-0552 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, 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 analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5-6 Years + 6 or More Years 04 Explain how you have experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5-6 Years + 6 or More Years 06 Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5-6 Years + 6 or More Years 08 Explain your experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems. 09 Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5-6 Years + 6 or More Years 10 Explain you experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. 11 Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5-6 Years + 6 or More Years 12 Explain how you have customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups. 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