What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician III - Asheville District position at State of North Carolina?
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
This position reports to the Assistant District Engineer for District 2, which includes Buncombe, Madison, and Yancey Counties. Applicants should have knowledge of the principals and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods, techniques and the use and operation of field and office engineering instruments. This position will coordinate reviews of technical plans and drawings relating to driveway permit applications, utility encroachment requests, subdivision design standards, and road addition packages. This position requires working nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces. This position also requires working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT concepts, practices, and theories used in the construction of roads, with limited supervision. Thorough understanding of the Departments Standards and Specifications related to road and structure construction. Must be able to document findings and to take corrective actions, to perform highway stakeout, to convey information orally clearly and concisely or in writing to individuals and/or groups, a to listen and respond appropriately to others, to evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation; establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors, and be able to apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, and climbing on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Must be able to work and carry equipment on steep and rough terrain.
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Experience conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.
- Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.
- Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
- Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of surveying.
Additional Expectations:
Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. Safely work high above ground, be proficient in record keeping, and engineering testing equipment. Safety toe shoes are required. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For additional information contact Christina Lassalle at (828) 250-3200.
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 : $43,738 - $76,542
