Engineering Technician III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4693849) Apply  Engineering Technician III Salary $42,464.00 - $74,313.00 Annually Location Lenoir County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 24-12812 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 10/16/2024 Closing Date 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Technician III Position Number 60016704 Section Division 2 / Kinston Construction Work Location Lenoir 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 intermediate-level position in the Kinston Resident Engineer’s office serves as a lead project inspector on roadway and/or structure projects of varying complexity, supporting engineers in the administration of construction contracts. Position is responsible for monitoring contractor’s daily operations to ensure compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. Specific duties will include but are not limited to observing and documenting the contractor’s operations, making measurements and calculations of pay quantities, and performing standardized material sampling and testing. Employee may be required to either work independently or as part of a larger team of Department employees and consultant inspectors. Employee will be expected to supervise and train lower-level employees and pr ovide technical assistance and on-the-job training as required. Position will also ensure compliance with both NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion control and permit requirements. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Working knowledge of NCDOT highway and bridge construction + Working knowledge of 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: The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the general public is needed for this position. The employee must be able to apply math skills such as basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. A close visual acuity is needed to use testing equipment, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway and structure components. Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic tablets in the record keeping of field data is needed. The employee must make independent decisions using sound engineering judgment and a pply Department safety standards and program to operations. The employee may be exposed to hazards including construction equipment, high traffic volumes, and heights over water or traffic. This position involves working outside in varying temperature and weather conditions. Job duties involve performing moderate physical activity such as standing, walking, climbing, and kneeling and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required, to any assigned project in Division 2. The employee must be able to safely operate a state-owned vehicle in the daily performance of duties. Safety toe shoes are needed for this position. 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. Minimum Education and Experience: 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 Beverly Daniels at 252-775-6530 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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