Engineering Technician II
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This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.This is an Engineering Technician II position in the Graham District Engineer's Office. Position works independently performing technical work supporting higher level technicians and engineers in administration and execution of District programs. Serves as lead technician for moderately complex highway and structure projects associated with permits and encroachment agreements and subdivision plan approvals issued by the Department. Conducts independent field inspections on various construction operations using plans, contracts, specifications and performs a variety of material inspection for compliance. Performs a variety of complex technical and mathematical calculations. Leads lower level technicians on assigned tasks. Performs a variety of office functions including review of plans, permit submittals, traffic studies, documentation of project activities, recording project records and maintenance of project files. Work functions may include highway construction surveying and layout. Employee must be proficient in record keeping. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. Daily duties will include keeping diaries on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad entry.Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:* Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision.* Experience in sampling and testing of materials to evaluate acceptance* Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks* Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures* Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad entry.Additional Expectations:Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the general public. Work involves independent decision making and the use of judgement. Must be able to document and take some corrective actions and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Ability to complete daily diaries, survey notes and other record keeping items manually and electronically. Be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. Applicant will be required to acquire and maintain various certifications including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Borrow Pit Sampling, Level II Certification for Erosion Control, and any other certification necessary to perform the job. Employee must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, and work at heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures, able to traverse uneven terrain, work at night and weekends if necessary. Safety toe footwear is needed for this position. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.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.Associates degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two(2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Tracy Brady, 336-###-####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.