Engineering Technician II

  • NC Department of Transportation
  • North Carolina
  • Full Time
Engineering Technician II

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Engineering Technician II

Salary

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually

Location

Wilkes County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07710

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/23/2025

Closing Date

7/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician II

Position Number

60022253

Salary Grade

NC09

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits ( , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Internal Posting Only Temporary or Permanent NC DOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply.

Employee serves as the inspector for all contractual operations at the Division Rest Areas and Welcome centers, including janitorial services, grounds maintenance, and facility maintenance and renovations. Will be required to work with the contractor and their staff to ensure proper operation 24 hours/day, 7days/week, 52 weeks/year that includes night and weekend inspections and emergency closures due to hazardous spills, accidents, snow and ice, etc. Record keeping of Rest Area inspection scores and water usage and recycling reports are collected and submitted to Central Roadside Environmental Unit. Position is responsible for inspection of landscape enhancement projects, mowing contracts and Plant Bed Maintenance contracts. Position also serves as inspector for mowing and woody growth removal contracts.

Employee will be responsible for inspections ensuring compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes, and specifications. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. Snow and Ice operations and emergency response at rest area facilities are required. Employee will be required to verbally communicate with the general public.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

+ Experience independently conducting inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications.

+ Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.

+ Experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.

+ Experience using MS Word and Excel

Additional Expectations:

Management prefers candidate currently certified in Grade 2 Biological Wastewater Treatment. Must be able to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts including rest area facility renovation and maintenance, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, and various other maintenance operations. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routing or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. Snow and ice operations and emergency response at rest area facilities are required. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Safety toes 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 degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For more information contact Sarah Handy ....

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.

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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, 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 the level of experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience independently conducting inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience independently conducting inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

08

Explain how you have gained your level of experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using MS Word and Excel?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

12

Explain how you have experience using MS Word and Excel.

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Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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