Engineering Technician I/Roadside

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Technician I for the Division 4 Roadside Environmental Unit in Raleigh. This role involves managing contracts for vegetation management and providing technical support to maintain roadside environments. Candidates with at least two years of related experience are encouraged to apply, even without a degree.

Benefits

Full state benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in vegetation management including mowing and plant maintenance.
• Experience in interacting with contractors and the public.
• Experience reading highway and landscape construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contracts for mowing and vegetation management.
• Provide technical guidance to unit crews and ensure successful delivery of work plans.
• Administer contracts, inspect compliance with specifications.

Skills

Vegetation management

MS Word

MS Excel

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Description of Work

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.

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 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
  
  

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.

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 and Contact Information

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.

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
  
  

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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 interacting with contractors and general public?

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

05

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

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans?

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

07

Explain how you have experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using MS Word and Excel?

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

09

Explain how you have experience using MS Word and Excel.

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Which 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
• 3 or More Years
  
  

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Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

• Required Question