Engineering Technician III - Marion Construction Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4822261) Apply  Engineering Technician III - Marion Construction Salary $43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually Location McDowell County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01615 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Technician III Position Number 60023225 Section Division 13 - Marion Construction Salary Grade NC11 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply. This position will serve as lead project roadway/structure inspector supporting engineers in the administration of highway construction in the Marion Resident Engineer's Office, of Division 13. Monitors contractor's daily operations and performs and/or reviews test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans, and contractual provisions. Will perform contract administration duties such as pay record entry/review, material received reports, certified payroll, haul tickets, as-constructed plans, and monthly estimates. Manage and train lower-level technicians including Department employees and contract construction inspectors. Resolve daily constructability issues and trouble shoots problems to mitigate delays to contractor's progress. Monitors utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work. Anticipates contractual problems and advises the supervisor of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery and/or quality of delivered product. Monitors contractor's operations to ensure compliance with subcontract agreements and with the contract DBE requirements. Ensures compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas is done in accordance with the permits. Effectively communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing the progress of the projects. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge in understanding, interpreting, and analyzing contracts, plans, standards, and specifications associated with highway construction projects including both roadways and structures. + Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications. + Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. + General knowledge of surveying. + Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions. Additional Expectations: Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. The selected candidate should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, weather extremes, 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. The selected candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with iPads/tablets and Shareplus/SharePoint. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required with fluctuating hours greater than 50 hours a week, to any assigned project within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes required. 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 contact Iris Coreas at (828) 803-6120.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 knowledge in understanding, interpreting, and analyzing contracts, plans, standards, and specifications associated with highway construction projects including both roadways and structures? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 04 Explain how you have knowledge in understanding, interpreting, and analyzing contracts, plans, standards, and specifications associated with highway construction projects including both roadways and structures. 05 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 06 Explain how you have experience performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision? + None + Less Than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 08 Explain how you have experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. 09 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of surveying? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 10 Explain how you have knowledge of surveying. 11 Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions? + None + Less Than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 12 Explain how you have working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions. 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