What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Specialist I position at State of North Carolina - Dept of Transportation?
Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Please note this is a repost – Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.
This posting is for an Engineering Specialist I in our Fayetteville Roadside Environmental Unit and will assist the division Roadside Environmental Engineer to ensure contracts for Rest Area Maintenance, Selective Vegetation, Mowing, Sweeping, and Irrigation are prepared and administered correctly. Position will provide supervision and technical guidance to subordinate supervisor/crew to ensure successful delivery of work plan, providing prompt responses to maintenance needs in delivery of work plan, providing prompt responses to maintenance needs in the delivery of the Roadside Environmental Unit’s Program.Additional responsibilities of position will include, but not limited to, reviewing daily inspection reports, planning, reviewing, scheduling personnel, developing agreements, and project field reviews. Safety toe shoes required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Experience in contract administration and/or contract development.
- Experience in supervision, reviewing daily inspection reports, scheduling project personnel and project field reviews.
- Experience working with project plans, pay item quantities, proposals, estimates, and basic landscape guidelines.
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
- Knowledge of both roadside and maintenance operations with NCDOT.
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
Kristen F. Harskowitch (910) 364-0672
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.
