Engineering Technician I - District I Field

This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Position will assist in the inspection of encroachments and driveway permits in Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Position will also perform entry-level technical work involving sampling of materials, testing, and inspection duties to determine adherence to codes/standards by both DOT and private contractors.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in inspecting contract work.
• Basic knowledge of NC DOT driveway and encroachment policies.
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software.

Additional Expectations:

Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with standards, specifications, and compliance with terms of encroachment agreement/driveway permit. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in highway/utility construction and in general highway maintenance. Effectively communicate to express routine or simple technical concepts and related facts in a concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Have ability to read and interpret construction plans, and general knowledge of mathematical functions. Emergency work includes snow and ice removal. Employee may be required to work at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays to fulfill inspection and surveying needs. Employee may be subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards from vehicles and construction machinery. A valid Class "C" Driver's License is preferred. Safety toe shoes needed.

***Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. ***

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.

Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Contact Information : Susie Fortune @ ... or ...

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.