Engineer III

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Engineer III

Salary

$65,876.00 - $115,283.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-08012

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/24/2024

Closing Date

7/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60015413

Salary Grade

NC20

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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.

Salary Grade GN20Salary Range $65,876.00 - $115,283.00

Positions 60015413 and 60016448 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions.

Position serves as one of two Staff Engineers in the Chief Engineer’s Office. Responsibilities include providing engineering support and program assistance to the Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineers, Director of Field Support, Director of Highway Operations and other Chief Engineer’s office staff, to ensure Division of Highways’ projects and programs are delivered within established schedules, fiscal restraints, and within policies, procedures, federal or state regulations and laws; performing policy research and analysis, technical engineering analysis, data evaluations, developing processes, reviewing and preparing technical documents; reviewing complex, sensitive and controversial issues; investigating legislative issues; investigating personnel issues; interacting and coordinating with the 14 Highway Divisions and central units regarding Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) activities, division let projects, and locally administered programs and projects; asset management and maintenance programs and projects; assisting the Chief Engineer in responding to statewide disasters and emergencies which may impact the state highway system due to adverse weather and other emergency events; assisting in preparations for the monthly Division of Highways’ staff meetings and researching/following-up on pending or unresolved issues. This position communicates with members of the North Carolina General Assembly, the Secretary of Transportation, Board Members, and other state agencies which includes presenting facts and recommendations on various programs, relaying guidance and direction to staff on behalf of the Chief Engineer, providing policy and procedural information, preparing reports and presentations regarding the status of Division of Highways’ programs and funding. This position prepares and/or reviews correspondence prepared for the Governor, Secretary of Transportation and Chief Engineer relating to inquiries from elected officials and the general public pertaining to Division of Highways’ program matters and responds to telephone inquiries from NCDOT staff, citizens and elected officials. This position serves attends and/or represents the Chief Engineer at various departmental committees meetings and keeps the Chief abreast of committee activities and actions.

Requires expert level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the engineering specialty area and the ability to use it in practice. Requires thorough knowledge of internal organizational structure, business needs/objectives, budget, planning, legal/public relation considerations, and/or other related factors. Requires the ability to: make final recommendations and final approval for complex or a broad variety/scope of program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and designs needed; research alternatives and designs or analyze special details for non-standard items of work for programs/projects; determine program/project priorities, processes and procedures; manage complex or broad variety/scope of programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles and design needs and standards; resolve/approve major project/program changes; serve as technical expert in the area of assignment; explain novel or complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner; modify delivery, language or content to account for the characteristics and needs of audience; write clear, concise and organized documents, and reports addressing novel or complex engineering concepts and facts; provide leadership in planning and organizing the work of others; work collaboratively to manage issues; evaluate and recommend resource needs; consult with senior level decision-makers on an on-going basis; participate in the development of long-range strategic goals; and build client support of work group objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Knowledge civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design, construction, and maintenance projects and programs

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies that impact NCDOT from federal, state, and local entities.

• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities to meet time sensitive deadlines.

• Experience gathering and analyzing data and composing technical and administrative reports

• Demonstrated ability explaining engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences

Additional Expectations:

Management prefers registered North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

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

Darlene Yarborough, 919-707-2508,rbyarborough@ncdot.gov

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

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design, construction, and maintenance projects and programs?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design, construction, and maintenance projects and programs.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of laws, regulations and policies that impact NCDOT from federal, state, and local entities?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge of laws, regulations and policies that impact NCDOT from federal, state, and local entities.

  06

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated balancing competing priorities to meet time sensitive deadlines?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to balance competing priorities to meet time sensitive deadlines.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience gathering and analyzing data and composing technical and administrative reports?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have experience gathering and analyzing data and composing technical and administrative reports.

  10

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated explaining engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to explain engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences.

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