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Engineering Technician I - Div 12 - Roadside Environmental

Salary

$34,936.00 - $61,137.00 Annually

Location

Catawba County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-15836

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

01/02/2025

Closing Date

1/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60022540

Section

Roadside Environmental

Salary Grade

NC07

• 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) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position 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.

This posting will fill two (2) positions – 60022540 and 60022531. You only need to apply once to be considered for any of the positions.

These positions are located in the Division 12 Roadside Environmental Unit. One of the positions will be based out of the Catawba County Roadside Environmental Unit and one position will be based out of the Cleveland County Roadside Environmental Unit. Position is an Engineering Technician I in the Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 12. The unit provides a comprehensive vegetation management program consisting of turf grass management, erosion control, seeding and mulching, herbicide and pesticide applications, roadside mowing, long arm slope mowing, landscape beautification plantings and maintenance, wildflower establishment, rest area operations and maintenance, storm water compliance program and selective vegetation removal permitting. Main responsibilities for this position include inspection of contract grass mowing, long arm slope mowing, litter removal, and other roadside maintenance operations throughout the various counties within the division. This position is also responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with Winter Weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations at Rest Areas may be required. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner.

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance

• Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards

• Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards

• Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone set up

• Experience in communicating effectively with contractors and general public

Additional Expectations:

Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts including right of way mowing, enhancement plantings, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, stormwater maintenance, and various other maintenance operations. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and /or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License is required within 60 days of hire. Safety toe shoes are needed.

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

Supplemental Contact Information: Connie Johnson 980-552-4207

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 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

  04

  Explain your experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  06

  Explain your experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards

  07

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  08

  Explain your experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards

  09

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  10

  Explain your knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups

  11

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

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  12

  Experience your experience interacting with contractors and general public

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

333 Fayetteville StRaleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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