Engineering Technician I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4721393) Apply  Engineering Technician I Salary $34,936.00 - $61,137.00 Annually Location Rowan County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 24-14030 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date 11/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Technician I Position Number 60021064 Section 9/District 1 Engineer's Office Salary Grade NC07 + 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. This posting is for an Engineering Technician I (entry-level) position located in the District 1 Office. This position will assist engineers and higher-level technicians in the implementation and administration of roadway and structure construction projects awarded to private contractors. Responsibilities of this position will include assisting on projects categorized from minor to complex, providing inspection of every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to plans and specifications in a timely and cost-effective manner, and conducting routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standard, codes, permits, and specifications. Daily duties will include calculations, computation, and computer/iPad data entry. This position serves the District 1 office by working with counties, municipalities, contractors, and field support personnel as the permitting technician to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines. Position assists with plan review for subdivisions, utility installations, roadway improvements, and preparing cost estimates. Position will process permits, including driveway, utility and non-utility encroachment agreements, road additions and abandonments, and other records and reports assigned. Position #60021064 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying. + Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports. + Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software. + Experience with mathematical functions (i.e. algebra, geometry, and trigonometry). + Computer experience including office software and drafting software Additional Expectations Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Candidate 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 and weekends as required, on any assigned project within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. The selected applicant 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. 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. 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 to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification. Supplemental and Contact Information Debbie Gannon - (704) 630-3200 / dagannon@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. 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 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining standard daily records and reports? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 05 Explain how you have experience maintaining standard daily records and reports. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 07 Explain how you have knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with mathematical functions (i.e. algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience with mathematical functions (i.e. algebra, geometry, and trigonometry). 10 Which of the following best describes the level of computer experience including office software and drafting software? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 11 Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software. 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