What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician II position at State of North Carolina?
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
This is a repost, all previous applicants must reapply to be considered.
This is an Engineering Technician II position located in the Lexington Construction Office. This position will serve as a Project Inspector on roadway and structure projects. The selected applicant will be required to review NPDES paperwork and complete assorted documentation such as daily diaries, sample cards, asphalt reports, concrete reports, pay record books, materials received forms, and monthly pay estimates. This position will also monitor and inspect erosion control and traffic control devices, test concrete, perform density tests (conventional & nuclear), take material samples, and inspect asphalt or concrete placement. As the project Inspector, the selected applicant will take field measurements and perform a wide range of calculations and computations to determine contract pay quantities. POS # 60021023.
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Experience with contract administration
- Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications
- Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing of materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, etc.) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications
- Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
- Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
Additional Expectations:
Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction inspection and surveying. General knowledge in mathematics and ability to use a calculator to perform basic calculations. Ability to conduct routine entry-level inspections for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications. Ability to maintain neat and legible records and reports. Ability to perform computer/iPad data entry. Ability to serve as survey crew member and assist with project stakeout. Ability to operate surveying equipment. Ability to perform sampling and testing inspection duties to evaluate acceptance of materials. Ability to exercise limited decision making and judgement. Ability to establish positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Requires ability to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Must be able to work in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity, including but not limited to, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights and weekends, as required, for projects assigned to within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Valid driver’s license is required. Safety toe shoes are required. Employee will be assigned to various types of projects and Division 9.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
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 degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
Amarah Davis at 336-747-7800 or atdavis2@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.
Salary : $39,671 - $69,426
