State TSMO Planning Engineer

State TSMO Planning Engineer

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State TSMO Planning Engineer

Salary

78,579.00 - $153,228.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-00876

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date

2 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Supervisor III

Position Number

60015749

Salary Grade

NC23

Description

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Description of Work

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

The primary purpose of the Traffic Systems Operations (TSO) section is to develop and implement regional and statewide Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies to improve mobility and reliability on arterials and freeways.

The TSO Section is looking for the State TSMO Planning Engineer to manage the TSMO Planning Group. This supervisory position advances TSMO culture and philosophy in all stages of planning project implementation.

In this role you will :

Provide leadership, direction and supervision to staff

Oversee contract management

Serve as a subject matter expert on funding sources for TSMO projects

Develop inter-department, inter-agency, government, community, and resource partnerships to accomplish TSMO strategic initiatives.

Oversee and implement special corridor projects that focus on TSMO strategies

Oversee the development and maintenance of planning maps / tools, the TSMO Budget and the TSMO Annual Report

Provide oversight and maintain project delivery network documentation

Develop and maintain a dashboard of performance metrics that enables data driven decisions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

Knowledge of contract management

Knowledge of TSMO philosophy and strategies, ITS technologies, and Traffic Incident Management (TIM)

Demonstrated leadership experience, skills and knowledge through past supervisory experience

Knowledge of data management, performance measures, and the support of data driven decisions

Knowledge of federal and state policies relating to funds administration in a state department of transportation

Experience maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of state, federal, regional, and local government officials and leaders and representatives of private concerns

Management Preferences

Preference will be given to an individual licensed as a Professional Engineer in NC.

Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.

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 five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including three (3) years of supervisory 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

Leslie Johnson (919) 814-5031 lesliejohnson@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.

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.)

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract management?

None

Basic

Intermediate

Thorough

Explain how you have knowledge of contract management.

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in understanding TSMO philosophy and strategies, ITS technologies, and Traffic Incident Management (TIM)?

None

Basic

Intermediate

Thorough

Explain how you have knowledge in understanding TSMO philosophy and strategies, ITS technologies, and Traffic Incident Management (TIM).

Which of the following best describes your level of leadership experience, skills, and knowledge through past supervisory experience?

None

Less than 1 Year

1-2 Years

2-3 Years

3-4 Years

4-5 Years

5-6 Years

6 or More Years

Explain how you have leadership experience, skills, and knowledge through past supervisory experience.

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of data management, performance measures, and the support of data driven decisions?

None

Basic

Intermediate

Thorough

Explain how you have knowledge of data management, performance measures, and the support of data driven decisions.

Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of state, federal, regional, and local government officials and leaders and representatives of private concerns?

None

Less than 1 Year

1-2 Years

2-3 Years

3-4 Years

4-5 Years

5-6 Years

6 or More Years

Explain how you have experience maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of state, federal, regional, and local government officials and leaders and representatives of private concerns.

Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and / or consultants?

None

Less than 1 Year

1-2 Years

2-3 Years

3 or More Years

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State of North Carolina

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Salary : $78,579 - $153,228