Engineering Technician I/Roadside

NCDOT Division of Aviation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The NCDOT Division of Aviation is seeking an Engineering Technician I to manage mowing and vegetation contracts, provide technical oversight for field crews, and ensure compliance with standards and specifications. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and a strong background in vegetation management. This position involves outdoor work under varying conditions and requires a valid North Carolina Class A CDL.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in vegetation management preferred.
• Experience interacting with contractors and the public.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper administration of mowing and vegetation contracts.
• Provide technical guidance to field crews.
• Perform inspections and office assignments using MS Office.

Skills

Vegetation management

Contract administration

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

This posting is for a Engineering Technician I in the Division 4 Roadside Environmental Unit.

• This position will ensure that mowing, litter removal and vegetation management contracts are prepared and administered correctly.
• Position will provide technical guidance to the Roadside Environmental Unit crews to ensure the successful delivery of the work plan and provide prompt responses to maintenance needs.
• The position will also serve as a contract administrator for mowing, litter removal and fully operated rental contracts.
• It also requires familiarization with reading plans, contract specifications and applicable standards, and performing necessary inspections.
• This position will perform a variety of office assignments using Microsoft Office, as well as making sure contractor’s invoices are correct, contracts are kept up to date and any other duties that may be assigned.
• Work in this position will require exposure to all types of weather conditions as well as climbing, bending, walking, and operating equipment on uneven terrain and slopes. This position is subject to emergency call back, scheduled night work, and work during adverse weather or other extreme circumstances.
  
  

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A CDL with Tanker (N) endorsement. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be maintained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49CFR383) within 360 days of hire. Safety toe shoes required.

You do not have to have a degree to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.

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 interacting with contractors and general public
• Experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans
• Experience using MS Word and Excel
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
  
  

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.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental Contact Information: Katherine Beasley @ 252-640-6531 or [e-mail]

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.