Engineering Technician III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4685984) Apply  Engineering Technician III Salary $42,464.00 - $74,313.00 Annually Location Pitt County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 24-12493 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 10/09/2024 Closing Date 10/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Technician III Position Number 60016912 Section Division 2 / District 1 Construction Work Location Pitt County Salary Grade NC11 + 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 position serves as lead project inspector for smaller roadway, structure projects, and/or more complex projects, conducting independent inspections on various construction operations using plans, contracts, standards, specifications, etc., and a variety of material testing devices to ensure compliance with project requirements. This position maintains appropriate project records/reports. The employee will supervise, train lower-level technicians, and perform necessary surveying and inspection calculations. Duties also involve familiarization with reading plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable standards. The employee will perform a variety of office assignments such as checking pay records, haul tickets, force account, contractor’s payroll, materials received, and estimates with use of calculator, iPad, and computer. The employee may be assigned to surveying duties, roadway inspection, or bridge projects, all in accordance with established policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction + Working knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications + Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications + Demonstrated ability supervising the work of lower-level technicians in order to obtain desired results + Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks Additional Expectations: Applicant will have to operate a motor vehicle. Employee will need to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments, to read plan details, to make accurate field measurements and to inspect roadway and structure components. Applicant must have the ability to perform entry level technical work in a specific materials area or perform sampling, testing, and inspection duties to determine specifications. Employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over traffic or water, and must climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Employee will be expected to work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours. Applicant must be able to attend and pass certifications for various sampling and testing classes and will have to obtain and maintain QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications. 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 and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information For additional information please contact Rebecca Goetz at 252-439-2970. 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 working knowledge of NCDOT highway and bridge construction? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have working knowledge of NCDOT highway and bridge construction. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of contracts, plans, standards and specifications? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have working knowledge of contracts, plans, standards and specifications. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications. 08 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated supervising the work of other technicians in order to obtain desired results? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to supervise the work of other technicians in order to obtain desired results. 10 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated leading co-workers on assigned tasks? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks. 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