Engineering Technician I - Roadside Environmental

State of North Carolina; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is hiring an Engineering Technician I for the NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit. The successful candidate will manage vegetation, contract inspections, and ensure compliance with safety standards while working on maintenance projects. This position offers opportunities for career development and full State Benefits.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience required in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in vegetation management and contract inspection is essential.
• North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License needed within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of roadside maintenance operations and federally funded contracts.
• Manage vegetation, including mowing and litter removal.
• Assist in winter weather operations as necessary.

Skills

Vegetation management

Contract inspection

Record keeping

Knowledge of MUTCD Standards

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Description of Work

This is a Repost - Previous Applicants will need to reapply to be considered

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

Position is an Engineering Technician I in the Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 12. The unit provides a comprehensive vegetation management program consisting of turf grass management, erosion control, seeding and mulching, herbicide and pesticide applications, roadside mowing, long arm slope mowing, landscape beautification plantings and maintenance, wildflower establishment, rest area operations and maintenance, storm water compliance program and selective vegetation removal permitting. Main responsibilities for this position include inspection of contract grass mowing, long arm slope mowing, litter removal, and other roadside maintenance operations throughout the various counties within the division. This position is also responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with Winter Weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations at Rest Areas may be required. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Safety toe shoes needed for this position.

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 record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards
• Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone set ups
• Experience in communicating effectively with contractors and general public
  
  

Additional Expectations

Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts including right of way mowing, enhancement plantings, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, stormwater maintenance, and various other maintenance operations. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and /or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License is required within 60 days of hire.

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

Supplemental Contact Information: Susie Fortune @ 980-552-4239 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.