Engineering Technician I - Traffic

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position is based in the Division Traffic Office in New Hanover County. This is an Engineering Technician I position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as speed limit studies, traffic safety studies, development traffic analysis, inspection, and traffic control plan reviews. Duties include the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized field data collecting, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing of field data. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Possess knowledge and understanding of general concepts and practices used in highway construction and design. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and the general public. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and data collection procedures. Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Management prefers applicants with the following: Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. Demonstrated ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications that may be subject to review. Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems. Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments. Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software. Additional Expectations: Promote safe working environment. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. The candidate needs to be proficient in record keeping. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required. 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. Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. For additional information contact: Debra Herzig @ ....