Contract Specialist I Position Available In Wilson, North Carolina

Contract Specialist I 
Salary $48,222.00 – $84,388.00 Annually Location Wilson County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06205 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/12/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Specialist I Position Number 60017916 Section Division 4 – Construction Salary Grade

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

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POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply” The Contract Specialist I is an Engineering Specialist I position assigned to the Division Four Construction Office in Wilson. In this position you will perform reviews of final estimate assemblies on behalf of the Division for completeness and procedural compliance in accordance with Department policies and procedures. You will perform a quality assurance check of the pay record books, ticket books, As-constructed Plans, and other supporting documents for accuracy and compliance with Department policies. You will investigate and resolve any questions related to final quantity discrepancy and documentation. Track progress of final estimate preparation and final documentation submittal. Familiarization with all construction reference manuals (i.e., Construction Manual, Design Manual, Roadway Standards, Materials & Tests Manual, Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual, Policies & Procedures Manual, Record & Retention Manual) is required to ensure adequate knowledge of construction and administrative policies and procedures. You will conduct audits of Division 4 construction procedures such as CUF reviews, DBE trucking, SAF reviews, Payroll reviews, daily inspection reports, weekly project summaries, material discrepancies, technician assessments, etc. in HiCAMS and Construction Team Site to ensure proper documentation and compliance. Provide technical support for Division staff regarding HiCAMS and Construction Team Sites.
Assists with Division LAP projects performing record reviews and providing guidance to municipalities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Attends technical and contract administration training. Assist with administering the CEI program for the Division by reviewing man-day estimates, establishing Purchase Orders, reviewing invoices for accuracy, facilitating payment of invoices, and assisting with evaluations. Assist with planning, coordination, and scheduling training courses, asphalt summits, conferences, DBE Outreach Events, and other types of events as needed. In this position you will be required to be familiar with and utilize various software, programs, and devices such as but not limited to Microsoft (TEAMS, Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook (email and calendar), Hicams, Adobe, SAP, PowerPoint, etc. Position requires proficiency in the use of printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
In this position good customer service and communication skills and will be required to effectively communicate by telephone, in person, email, written correspondence, etc. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications
Working knowledge of computer equipment, (I-pads, desktop), software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
Working knowledge of pay record book entries and material received reports

Additional Expectations:

Employee in this position is expected to maintain effective working relations with other employees and the general public. Employee will need the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employee should be able to establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes may be needed. Preference will be given to individuals that have a working knowledge of HiCAMS, Sharepoint, and Microsoft programs. 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 an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Supplemental Contact Information:

 Melissa Harrison @ 252-640-6415 or mrharrison@ncdot.gov 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. Employer
State of North Carolina
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http://www.ncdot.gov/
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