What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer - Division 13 position at NCDOT Division of Aviation?
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
INTERNAL POSTING - only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply.
This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position will serve as the Bridge Maintenance Engineer for Division 13 which includes Buncombe, Madison, Yancey, McDowell, Burke, Mitchell, and Rutherford Counties. The duties of this position include planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating a number of physically dispersed bridge crews in maintenance, repair and replacement of bridges, drainage pipes exceeding forty-eight inches in diameter and box culverts. This position also manages and supervises all bridge maintenance and force account construction for the seven Division 13 counties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and highway methods and techniques is needed. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of all field and office engineering instruments; ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; ability to interpret plans, provisions, and specifications; ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations; and ability to establish work relationships between the department and citizens is needed.
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
The ability to supervise and monitor the maintenance program to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials; to formulate a comprehensive bridge maintenance program within limits of budget; supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees; communicate effectively; maintain positive working relationships; and operate motor vehicle safely is needed. Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends. Must have the ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain. You will be subject to high volumes of traffic and extreme temperatures/weather conditions. Safety toe footwear will be needed.
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 two (2) 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.
For additional information contact Susan Chappell at 828-250-3000.
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.
INTERNAL POSTING - only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply.
This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position will serve as the Bridge Maintenance Engineer for Division 13 which includes Buncombe, Madison, Yancey, McDowell, Burke, Mitchell, and Rutherford Counties. The duties of this position include planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating a number of physically dispersed bridge crews in maintenance, repair and replacement of bridges, drainage pipes exceeding forty-eight inches in diameter and box culverts. This position also manages and supervises all bridge maintenance and force account construction for the seven Division 13 counties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and highway methods and techniques is needed. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of all field and office engineering instruments; ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; ability to interpret plans, provisions, and specifications; ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations; and ability to establish work relationships between the department and citizens is needed.
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and bridge construction.
- Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various transportation accounting systems.
- Experience in the supervision and evaluation of personnel, to include hiring and disciplinary actions.
- Customer service experience with the general public, local government officials, fellow employees, etc.
- Experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens, and public officials in order to conduct investigations and resolve various issues.
The ability to supervise and monitor the maintenance program to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials; to formulate a comprehensive bridge maintenance program within limits of budget; supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees; communicate effectively; maintain positive working relationships; and operate motor vehicle safely is needed. Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends. Must have the ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain. You will be subject to high volumes of traffic and extreme temperatures/weather conditions. Safety toe footwear will be needed.
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 two (2) 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.
For additional information contact Susan Chappell at 828-250-3000.
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.
