Sr. Advisor for Innovation Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4850690) Apply  Sr. Advisor for Innovation Salary $67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-02745 Department Dept of Transportation Division Transit Opening Date 02/28/2025 Closing Date 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer III Position Number 60015431 Salary Grade NC20 + 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. The Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends. IMD’s core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. IMD’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users. This position serves as the Senior Advisor for Innovative and Emerging Technologies for the Program and Project Management Branch and reports to the Program and Project Management Branch Manager. This role requires knowledge and oversight of IMD’s programmatic areas; represents the Director in decision-making, client contacts, meetings with local elected and system officials and presents to Executive Management and federal, State, and local officials. The position is responsible for directing all programmatic data collection, analysis, and review within the Branch, and the integration of public transit, pedestrian, and bicycle-oriented services into all transportation plans and projects. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to public transportation and bicycle and pedestrian programs. + Demonstrated extensive experience and expert ability to manage projects and programs, including organizing and leading development and delivery of projects and programs that work with innovative and emerging technologies and are technically complex requiring coordination with stakeholders with varying objectives. + Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex and unique issues, independently resolve complex problems where no clear precedent exists, implement new accounting structures as needed, and consult with management to implement identified resolutions. + Demonstrated ability to consistently serve as a technical resource for the Branch Manager, Director, senior NCDOT leaders, Division and external transportation partners. + Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of state, federal and local government officials, planners, and community leaders. 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 four (4) 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 Faye T. McCullen, Administrative Specialist, 919-707-4685 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 of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to public transportation and bicycle and pedestrian programs? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations related to public transportation and bicycle and pedestrian programs. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of demonstrated experience to manage projects and programs, including organizing and leading development and delivery of projects and programs that work with innovative and emerging technologies and are technically complex requiring coordination with stakeholders with varying objectives? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 05 Explain how you have demonstrated you have experience managing projects and programs, including organizing and leading development and delivery of projects and programs that work with innovative and emerging technologies and are technically complex requiring coordination with stakeholders with varying objectives? 06 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to analyze and evaluate complex and unique issues, independently resolve complex problems where no clear precedent exists, implement new accounting structures as needed, and consult with management to implement identified resolutions? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 07 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to analyze and evaluate complex and unique issues, independently resolve complex problems where no clear precedent exists, implement new accounting structures as needed, and consult with management to implement identified resolutions? 08 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to serve as a technical resource for the Branch Manager, Director, senior NCDOT leaders, Division, and external transportation partners? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 09 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to serve as a technical resource for the Branch Manager, Director, senior NCDOT leaders, Division, and external transportation partners. 10 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to communicate effectively in oral and written form and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of state, federal and local government officials, planners, and community leaders? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of state, federal and local government officials, planners, and community leaders. 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