What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Specialist I position at North Carolina Dept of Transportation?
Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
- Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
- Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
- Computer experience includes office software and drafting software.
Additional Expectations:Possess a working knowledge of contract resurfacing and pavement preservation operations. Ability to plan and coordinate work of others. Ability to resolve routine problems and can effectively communicate more complex problems to supervisors to assist in resolution. The ability to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain working relationships with contractors, department, local government and other non-DOT personnel, and the general public. Ability to complete project documentation electronically using a computer or iPad and using SharePoint and HiCams programs. Safety shoes required.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
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’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and (6) six years of progressive technician experience; or
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and (8) eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Pamela Smith (910) 702-6030
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.
