Engineering Technician I

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician I to join their Roadside Environmental Unit. This entry-level position offers the chance to work outdoors, inspecting vegetation management operations across multiple counties. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil engineering technology and experience in vegetation management. With competitive salaries and robust state benefits, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to environmental projects while ensuring compliance with state standards. If you're passionate about outdoor work and making a difference in community maintenance, this position is for you.

Benefits

State Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in vegetation management and contract inspection.
• Knowledge of work zone setups and MUTCD Standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contract vegetation management operations and other roadside functions.
• Perform duties in various counties and assist with compliance inspections.

Skills

Vegetation Management

Contract Inspection

Record Keeping

Public Interaction

Knowledge of MUTCD Standards

Education

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Job description

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Salary Grade NC07 $35,984-$62,971

This posting will be used to fill an Engineering Technician I position within Division 14 Roadside Environmental Unit. Position will report to Henderson County Roadside Environmental Office and will serve as a regional project inspector for various contract vegetation management operations and other Roadside Environmental functions. Employee will perform duties in Henderson, Transylvania, and Polk Counties and in any other locations as required throughout Division 14. The contract operations to be inspected include; but are not limited to, shoulder mowing, contour mowing, specialized mowing and hand trimming, mulch application, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, and contract rest area maintenance. Employee will be emergency contact for I-26 Rest Area in Polk County. Employee will assist Division Roadside Engineer with Selective Vegetation Removal site reviews and compliance inspections as well as provide field measurements necessary to determine contract quantities. As needed, employee will also inspect contract snow & ice removal as well as any other emergency operations. Employee must be able to work in outdoor environments and in all weather conditions and must be able to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to fulfill inspection needs. Safety toe shoes required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.
• Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards
• Experience in interacting with contractors and general public
• Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards
• Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups.
  
  

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.

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Mildred Turpin at 828-331-5280

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 of this information within 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 in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

03

Explain how you have experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 4 - 5 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 6 or More Years
  
  

05

Explain how you have experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in interacting with contractors and general public?

• None
• Limited
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

07

Explain how you have experience in interacting with contractors and general public.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

• None
• Limited
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

09

Explain how you have experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 4 - 5 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 6 or More Years
  
  

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Explain how you have knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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