County Maintenance Engineer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

60016267

Grade

NC21

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This is an anticipated vacancy.

The employee in this position will serve as the County Maintenance Engineer for Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties in Division One. This position will be responsible for all maintenance and force account construction activities in Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans counties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The employee in this position will supervise and monitor maintenance programs to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials; accomplish force account and construction projects; formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within limits of budgets; supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees; and communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with the public, local governments, fellow employees, etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC21 $67,996 – $132,593.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing of multiple work crews
• Experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience conducting meetings with employees, citizens, and public officials to perform investigations and resolve various issues

Additional Expectations:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance. Considerable knowledge of all field and office engineering instruments. Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts. Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to establish effective working relationships between the department and citizens. Must use professional engineering skills and knowledge to solve highway problems. Must be able to make field investigations on unlevel terrain, including steep slopes and work in extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust and extreme heat and cold. Must be available as necessary to manage staff seven days per week, 24 hours a day. Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) 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.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Christina Spruill

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov