Engineering Specialist II Position Available In Columbus, North Carolina

Engineering Specialist II State of North Carolina – Dept of Transportation Columbus County, NC Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position supports the Division 6 / Whiteville Resident Engineer’s Office and will serve as Survey Party Chief. Duties include performing survey work on complex construction projects, supervising survey crews and lower-level technicians, making independent decisions, and communicating effectively with co-workers, contractor’s personnel, and the general public. When contract surveying is utilized, the Survey Party Chief will be responsible for reviewing the contractor’s survey submittals and providing checks of their construction layouts in the field. Ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specification/inspection procedures Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Experience using surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment. Experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Experience in performing highway construction stakeouts. Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex surveying. Computer experience including office and drafting software.

Additional Expectations:

Promote safe working environment. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. 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 or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and (7) seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Becky White (910) 788-5300 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.

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.