Program Coordinator III

State of North Carolina; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina’s Department of Transportation seeks a Program Coordinator III (S) to oversee the Division’s Professional Services Program, coordinating CEI, LSC, and GESC engagements and ensuring compliant, efficient delivery across divisions.

The role leads program procedures, responds to audits, and aligns division activities with policy. Strong knowledge of enterprise systems and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Education/Experience Equivalency Guide provides details.
• Public administration principles, program objectives/standards are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and govern the Division’s Professional Services Program (CEI, LSC, GESC) engagements.
• Establish procedures, enforce policies and regulations, resolve program issues, and engage stakeholders for compliant, efficient delivery.
• Lead cross-unit program functions and provide guidance to staff supporting program activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree + two years of related experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator III (S)

Position Number

60026486

Grade

NC12

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This position coordinates, administers, and governs the Division’s Professional Services Program encompassing Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI), Limited Services Contracts (LSC), and General Engineering Services Consultant (GESC) engagements. The incumbent serves as the program lead and process/policy expert, establishing procedures, enforcing applicable policies and regulations, resolving program issues, and engaging stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient delivery of CEI/LSC/GESC services across the Division. GESC arrangements provide consulting support for NCDOT project development/reviews under defined restrictions and program guidance; this role ensures division-level execution aligns to those constructs. The position supports a high-volume, high-risk program associated with Division 14 project delivery, including oversight of multi-million-dollar consultant contracts contributing to many current and upcoming transportation projects, where accuracy and compliance are critical to ensure proper state and federal reimbursement.

This position operates under general supervision, with authority to initiate and install program procedures, interpret/apply policy, and coordinate cross-unit program functions (Resident Engineers’ Offices, District Offices, Project Development, Construction Unit). Program outcomes are reviewed via conferences, audits, and results/performance measures.

This position exercises independent judgment to establish/apply program procedures; recommends policy clarifications and system/process improvements; approves/counters operational actions within delegated limits; coordinate consistent interpretation across units.

This position may lead and provide functional guidance to administrative/clerical personnel supporting program activities.

Duty station may vary depending on work assignment.

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. This position requires a valid driver’s license due to required occasional business-related travel as well as and the need to operate a company or personal vehicle while conducting technician duties. Responsibilities may include duties such as traveling between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, training sessions, field visits to ensure correct format and that acceptable surveying standards and procedures are met.

The program area for this position includes one or more of the following: working knowledge of the Division’s Professional Services Program or working knowledge of contract administration,

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC12 $47,703 to $83,479

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of public/business administration principles, program objectives/standards;
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and install administrative programs/procedures and evaluate effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability exercising judgment/discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures;
• Experience maintaining effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the public;
• Working knowledge of SAP, ARIBA, HiCAMS (or equivalent enterprise financial/project systems), data analytics, and reporting;
• Demonstrated ability to present complex program and financial information clearly.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.