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Engineer II

Salary

$59,752.00 - $104,566.00 Annually

Location

Henderson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-14796

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

12/09/2024

Closing Date

12/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60026668

Section

Mobility and Safety, Traffic Safety Unit

Salary Grade

NC18

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Description of Work

This posting is for a Regional Traffic Safety Engineer position in the Blue Ridge Mountains Regional Traffic Engineering office based in Fletcher, Henderson County, NC. This position is responsible for performing a full range of traffic safety field investigations including research and analysis for highway safety improvement programs and fatal crash locations. This position works primarily in Highway Divisions 13 and 14.

Collaborates and coordinates with NCDOT Highway Divisions, Regional Traffic, Mobility & Safety and DOT Headquarters staff and internal and external safety partners to deliver a full range of traffic studies, safety, operational and regulatory investigations, problem diagnoses, countermeasure assessments, and development of effective and constructible solutions. Extensive travel, active site work, and year-round exposure to traffic and field conditions are required. Investigative and analytical work performed requires complex problem research and problem solving and ability to prioritize, make, document, and defend independent evidence driven decisions under pressure and constraints. The Engineer will also perform special safety studies & safety initiatives that support NCDOT's Mission & Goals and NCDOT's Strategic Highway Safety Plan, as well as critical customer service responsiveness, sensitivity, and delivery.

The Regional Traffic Safety Field Engineer position requires knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation engineering and highway safety and the demonstrated ability to prescribe data and evidence driven solutions to often complex and sensitive traffic safety, mobility, and engineering problems. Applicants must demonstrate familiarity with and ability to skillfully apply: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Highway Safety Manual, ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook, AASHTO Greenbook, Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System, SAP Tools, Microsoft Office Productivity Suite, Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS), BEACON, Traffic Engineering Practices and Polices Legal Guide, and North Carolina and Federal codes, regulations and statutes.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Working knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices

• Demonstrated ability to read, review, and interpret engineering plans

• Experience in transportation analysis and transportation field investigation techniques

• Experience in plan preparation and design software and tools

• Working knowledge of computers and business software

Additional Expectations

Applicants are expected to have the ability to work cooperatively and collaborate with diverse citizen and stakeholder groups. Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina is preferred. Work requires ability to safely and frequently travel long distances to conduct outdoor, day and night field investigations through the full range of live traffic, environmental, and terrain conditions.

Management prefers applicants with registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Supplemental and Contact Information

Shelly Heath / (919-814-5101 /mmheath1@ncdot.gov

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.

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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

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation engineering and civil engineering principles and practices.

  04

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reading, reviewing, and interpreting engineering plans?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to read, review and interpret engineering plans.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in transportation analysis and transportation field investigation techniques?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience in transportation analysis and transportation field investigation techniques.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in plan preparations and design software and tools?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have experience in plan preparations and design software and tools.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience with computers and business software?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience with computers and business software.

  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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