Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental

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

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental to join their Division 11 Roadside Environmental Unit. This entry-level position is responsible for vegetation management and contract inspections. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have at least two years of relevant experience, although a degree is not required. The role involves significant responsibilities related to the management and assessment of landscaping and environmental compliance, providing opportunities for career development and competitive state benefits.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience is encouraged.
• Knowledge of contract standards and inspection practices.
• Ability to legally operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contract grass mowing and landscape enhancement projects.
• Perform maintenance at rest areas and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate vegetation removal programs and permit processing.

Skills

Vegetation management

Contract inspection

Record keeping

Reading construction plans

Using MS Word

Using Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

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Description of Work

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

This position is located in the Division 11 Roadside Environmental Unit in Wilkes County which is responsible for vegetation management, development and monitoring of contracts, and permitting to the private sector. This Unit is also responsible for ensuring all work adheres to the 1973 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, the NC Department of Agriculture Pesticide Division’s regulations, OSHA and all other Federal, State or Local laws and ordinances governing the work involved, installation and maintenance of Storm water BMP’s. 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, littler 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. Position is responsible for inspection of landscape enhancement projects, mowing contracts, and Plant Bed Maintenance contracts. Position also coordinates Selective Vegetation Removal program with outdoor advertising companies, business owners and contractors. This includes permit and fee processing, policy interpretation and inspection of contracted work. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right of Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner.

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 contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
• Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
• Experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.
• Experience using MS Word and Excel
  
  

Additional Expectations

Must be able 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. 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 routing or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. Snow and ice operations and emergency response at rest area facilities are required. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Ability to legally operate a vehicle. Safety toes shoes required.

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

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 more information, please contact Sarah Handy at 336-903-9229

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 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 record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards?

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

07

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

08

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
  
  

09

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

10

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
  
  

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Explain how you have experience using MS Word and Excel.

• 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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