Engineering Technician I - Roadside Environmental

NCDOT Division of Aviation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT Division of Aviation seeks an Engineering Technician I for roadside environmental work. Candidates will manage daily operations at Rest Areas while ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards. The role requires contract inspection skills and offers a competitive salary with state benefits.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
• Experience in record keeping according to NCDOT Standards.
• Knowledge of general state and/or federal compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations related to Rest Area facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements.
• Assist with Winter Weather operations in the division.

Skills

Contract inspection

Record keeping

Knowledge of MUTCD Standards

Public interaction

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

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

“INTERNAL POSTING – Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.”

All recommended salaries are based on each applicant’s qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position’s budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,047.

Position is an Engineering Technician I in the Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 10 and will perform work division wide in Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly and Union counties. 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 overseeing daily operations related to the Rest Area facilities within the division. This position may also be responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with Winter Weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations will include the inspection of the Rest Areas and Welcome Center janitorial and grounds maintenance contracts. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed at these facilities is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Safety toe shoes required.

Qualified applicants must submit an application that CLEARLY reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• 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 setups
• Experience in interacting with contractors and general public
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software
  
  

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. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Either possession of a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Pre-employment drug testing required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License is required within 60 days of hire.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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 an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

For additional information, contact Pam Aldridge [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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