Engineering Technician I - Division Survey

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This posting is for an Engineering Technician I in the Division Survey Office. This is an entry level position supporting higher level engineers and technicians located in the Division Survey Office, which covers Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Orange and Rockingham Counties. This position performs technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include: inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications; testing of materials; review of plans; analysis of engineering-related data; and construction survey/layout. Daily duties will include keeping diaries on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculation, and computer/iPad entry. Applicant must be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. Applicant will be required to acquire various certifications, including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Borrow Pit Sampling and OSHA Certifications. Employee must be able to maintain these and all required certifications to perform the duties of this position. Applicant must be able to perform concrete tests requiring lifting buckets of concrete and perform density tests on soils and aggregates requiring digging, weighing, and measuring volumes. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the general public. Employee must be able to lift 50lbs, work in high traffic areas, work at heights over water or traffic, work in extreme temperatures, traverse uneven terrain, and work at night, weekends and holidays if necessary. Selected candidates will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC07,  $37,377 - $65,408

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software
• Experience in customer service and interacting with the general public

Additional Expectations:

Management prefers applicants with the following:  

• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Rashida Jacobs

Email:

[email protected]