Engineering Technician I

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must REAPPLY to be considered. This posting will fill positions 60016346 and 60015961. You only need to apply once to be considered for both positions. The employee in this position will function as an Engineering Technician I for Division 1 Roadside Environmental Unit in Hertford, North Carolina. This is an entry level technician position involving technical work and supporting higher level technicians or engineers in construction inspection, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control. Position will primarily be responsible for assisting the Transportation Supervisor and Engineer in planning and scheduling vegetation management in 14 counties. Position will assist lower-level supervisors and their crews in carrying out vegetation management activities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal, and plant bed maintenance
Experience in interacting with contractors and the public
Experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans
Experience using MS Word and Excel
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments

Additional Expectations Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently and/or more than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee will be expected to work hours other than regularly scheduled due to emergencies and heavy workloads. The position is labor intensive, and the employee will be required to work in diverse working environments; in all weather conditions, heavy traffic, and in traffic moving at high speeds. The employee in this position will be required to follow oral and written instructions. Steel toe safety shoes will be required. Must be able to legally operate a State 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 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

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. For additional information, please contact Mary Lou Kirkland at 252.426.4180

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.

I understand in order to be qualified for this position; the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. 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.)

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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

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

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

None
Less than 1 year
1 – 2 years
2 – 3 years
3 or more years

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

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans?

None
Less than 1 year
1 – 2 years
2 – 3 years
3 or more years

Explain how you have experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using MS Word and Excel?

None
Less than 1 year
1 – 2 years
2 – 3 years
3 or more years

Explain how you have experience using MS Word and Excel.

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 or more years

Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

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