Engineering Assistant

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Traffic Survey Group at a leading state agency where you'll be responsible for collecting and managing traffic data across various counties. This entry-level role includes extensive travel and hands-on tasks that will enhance your engineering skills.

Benefits

State benefits including health insurance and retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience performing manual and physical labor.
• Experience using laptop computers to manage files.

Responsibilities

• Collecting traffic data using portable traffic counters.
• Installing traffic counters on highways.
• Processing count data from a laptop weekly.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The Traffic Survey Group of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division is a specialized traffic data collection and analysis group that manages a Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) comprised of a Continuous, Coverage, and Project Count Program for meeting the general traffic data requirements of NCDOT. Traffic monitoring data is used to support, but not limited to, the Traffic monitoring data is used to support, but not limited to, the following: systems planning for urban and rural planning studies, validation of travel demand models, analysis for air quality conformity, project prioritization, traffic forecasting, pavement monitoring, safety analysis, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, research, and is widely used by other state agencies, local governments, and the public for other activities. The Traffic Survey Group is responsible for managing all activities related to developing, planning, processing, analyzing, and reporting required to manage the TMS. Activities associated with meeting this responsibility include designing, managing, planning, collecting, analyzing, and publishing traffic monitoring data.

Responsible for collecting traffic counts using portable traffic counters. The position is assigned an alternate workstation at their home and assigned a vehicle and equipment. Extensive daily travel is required. Most field operations will be daily trips, but overnight travel is required periodically. Ability to use a hammer to drive large nails. Ability to work independently and complete tasks on schedule. Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions.

Traffic Data Collection Activities Include

• Traffic volume counts
• Non-intrusive sensors along the Interstate
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The primary assignment is a volume count data collection territory that includes Lenoir, Greene, Pitt, Beaufort,

Craven, Pamlico, Carteret, Jones, and Onslow counties. This position is required to install traffic counters on the roadside in the travel lanes on lightly to heavily traveled highways. Working at night is required on higher volume highways and in certain urban areas. Most of the portable traffic counters require the installation of pneumatic tube sensors in the roadway. This position collects traffic data at regular monitoring stations and at project stations. Processes all count data each week from a laptop using vendor and unit software. Manages electronic count files on laptop. Periodic travel to collect data in urban areas and other areas outside of assigned territory is required.

Necessary special qualifications: A valid C Driver License is preferred or required, because this position will operate a state-owned vehicle. The ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle in all weather conditions and during hours of darkness (limited visibility) is required. This work involves initiative, decision-making, and good use of judgment.

This is a permanent following: systems planning for urban and rural planning studies, validation of travel demand models, analysis for air quality conformity, project prioritization, traffic forecasting, pavement monitoring, safety analysis, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, research, and is widely used by other state agencies, local governments, and the public for other activities. The Traffic Survey Group is responsible for managing all activities related to developing, planning, processing, analyzing, and reporting required to manage the TMS. Activities associated with meeting this responsibility include designing, managing, planning, collecting, analyzing, and publishing traffic monitoring data.

This position is with the state of North Carolina that offers all available state benefits including vacation and sick leave.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.
• Experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
  
  

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Kelsey Bagwell, [e-mail] [phone]

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.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all this information in my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience using hand tools?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2 or More Years
  
  

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Explain your level of experience using hand tools.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2 or More Years
  
  

05

Explain your level of experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.

06

Which of the following best describes the level of experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and to communicate clearly and effectively?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2 or More Years
  
  

07

Explain your level of experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and to communicate clearly and effectively.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
  
  

09

Explain your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience maintaining standard daily records and reports?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2 or More Years
  
  

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Explain your level of experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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