Assistant Traffic Engineer - Durham Co Traffic - 60019377

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 58.000 - 101.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Division Traffic Engineer in Division 5 Traffic Unit to review safety concerns, perform investigations, and recommend improvements. This role may require night/weekend work for emergency operations and weather-related tasks, contributing to safer highway operations across North Carolina.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with potential professional

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Responsabilidades

• Reviewing safety concerns from residents, municipal governments, and elected officials and making recommendations.
• Requesting volume data and performing site visits to determine current conditions.
• Pulling crash data from TEAAS and completing speed studies.
• Completing all-way stop warrant analyses and signal warrant analyses.
• Reviewing pavement markings and signage in relation to current standards.
• Coordinating information from multiple parties and with internal partners about potential solutions.

Conocimientos

Civil engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Agency

Agency
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS) Position Number 60019377 Grade NC16

About Us

It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This position serves as an Assistant Division Traffic Engineer in the Division 5 Traffic Unit. This position reviews, performs investigations and responds to safety concerns from residents, municipal governments, and elected officials. The applicant will be responsible for making recommendations based on their investigation and assist with seeking funds for safety and operational improvements.

• requesting volume data
• performing site visits to determine current conditions
• pulling crash data from Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS)
• completing speed studies
• completing all way stop warrant analysis
• completing signal warrant analysis
• reviewing pavement markings and signage in relation to current standards
• collecting information from multiple parties
• coordination with internal partners about potential solutions

Applicants should have knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering with the ability to learn highway maintenance methods, techniques, construction standards and specifications, and operating of field and office engineering instruments. This position coordinates reviews of technical plans and drawings. This position may be required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes.

Successful Applicants should have the ability to:

• plan, organize, and schedule daily tasks
• make independent decisions and the willingness to work collaboratively towards group decisions
• listen and communicate effectively with co-workers, departmental personnel, contractors, developers, local and state officials, and the public
• prioritize and delegate project assignments
• interpret plans, provisions, specifications, policies, procedures and regulations and apply this information in reviewing of construction drawings

Safety toe shoes are required. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 / $57,983 - $101,470

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Office

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.