Engineering Supervisor I - Maintenance Operations Support Team Engineer

Department of Transportation; Castle Hayne (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Supervisor I (NS) to provide technical and administrative support to the Division Maintenance staff. The role includes overseeing maintenance projects, budgeting, and contract administration to ensure program success.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with three years of progressively responsible experience, plus potential professional registration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in roadway maintenance, preservation, rehabilitations, design and construction of roadway facilities.
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects.
• Experience conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to investigate and resolve issues.
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Experience supervising the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Maintenance projects such as Secondary Road Construction, Safety, High Impact/Low Cost, Disaster, and Contingency projects.
• Support budgeting, tracking expenditures, generating and analyzing reports.
• Coach peers and maintenance supervisors on effective budget management strategies.
• Develop new contracts for various maintenance functions and administer ID/IQ contracts across the Division.
• Troubleshoot issues within maintenance areas and ensure consistency in policies and procedures.

Skills

Roadway preservation

Cost tracking

Meeting coordination

Customer service

Supervising others

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Engineering Supervisor I (NS)

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

Job Classification Title Engineering Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number 60017398

Grade NC21

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

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative support to the Division Maintenance staff. This includes overseeing all Maintenance projects such as Secondary Road Construction, Safety, High Impact/Low Cost, Disaster, and Contingency projects, as well as managing the Division Resurfacing and Preservation program. The position supports fiscal responsibilities through budgeting, tracking expenditures, generating and analyzing reports, and coaching peers and maintenance supervisors on effective budget management strategies. It also provides support in developing new contracts for various maintenance functions and administering ID/IQ contracts across the Division. Additionally, the position is responsible for troubleshooting issues within maintenance areas and ensuring consistency in the application of policies and procedures throughout the Division. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge in roadway maintenance, preservation, rehabilitations, design and construction of roadway facilities including pavements, drainage, safety systems, and vegetation
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
• Experience in conduction meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduction investigations and resolve various issues
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience 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 three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

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. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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.

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