Caldwell County Maintenance Engineer - Division 11

Department of Transportation; Forest Hills (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation in Caldwell County seeks an Engineering Supervisor I to manage and supervise all road maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role requires strong civil engineering knowledge and the ability to lead field and office staff, with duties including supervising teams, evaluating performance, and coordinating with agencies.

The position emphasizes planning a comprehensive highway maintenance program within budget, enforcing policies, and facilitating emergency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the county maintenance program to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within budget limits.
• Communicate effectively with the public, local governments, and staff.
• Maintain positive working relationships and supervise other employees.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Cost tracking

People supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division Job Classification Title Engineering Supervisor I (NS) Position Number 60022003 Grade NC21

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 posting is in anticipation of a vacancy. This position will serve as County Maintenance Engineer for Caldwell County. The employee in this position will be expected to manage, plan, and supervise all road maintenance for Caldwell County in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position will ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials; to formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within limits of budget; supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees, communicate effectively; maintain positive working relationships; and operate motor vehicle safely. The selected candidate should have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods and techniques. The employee in this position will use professional engineering skills and knowledge to solve difficult highway maintenance problems and to accomplish force account construction projects. Duties of this position include supervising and monitoring the maintenance program to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials. Other duties include supervising and evaluating the performance of other employees. Selected candidate should have considerable knowledge of the use and operations of all field and office engineering instruments, ability to understand, explain and administer contracts, ability to interpret plans, provisions and specifications, ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. The employee in this position will be expected to formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within the limits of budget and data. The selected candidate must be able to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with the general public, local governments, fellow employees, etc. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and perform field investigations on uneven terrain, including steep slopes and work in extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, high volumes of traffic, and extreme temperatures/weather conditions. Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends. Safety toe footwear is required. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC21: $70,627 – $137,724

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience managing multiple projects, scheduling and directing multiple work crews.
• Experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems.
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects.
• Experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduct investigations and resolve various issues.
• Experience in supervising the work of others.

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 and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience; 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.

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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

Valuing Education and Experience: The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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