Senior Assistant District Engineer

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Company: State of North Carolina

Location: Ash, NC 28420

Description:

Salary: $61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually
Location : Nash County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-01994
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date: 02/17/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 AM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineer II
Position Number: 60017726
Section: Division 4/District
Salary Grade: NC18

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

Recruitment Range: $61,545.00 - $107,703.00 / Salary Grade: NC18

Position will serve as the Assist District Engineer in the Division 4, District 2 office located in Nash County.
  • In this position you will be responsible for the oversight of complex developments, encroachments, driveway permits, subdivisions, and construction projects.
  • In this position you will act as the lead for Department by coordinating the reviews and is the point person for developers, engineers and government entities to contact for information. Will consult with the Resident Engineer's concerning maintenance issues that arise during the construction of TIP projects and will attend all final inspections for TIP and certain purchase order projects in Nash County.
  • You will assist the District Engineer in administering other programs such as: Secondary Construction, Outdoor Advertising, Over Dimension Permits and Adopt-A-Highway.
  • In this position you will serve as the Supervisor in the absence of the District Engineer. Will attend all municipal, monthly CDOT Coordination meetings and attend numerous meetings with developers, engineers and government agencies on high profile developments throughout the county. Will represent the Department on technical issues and advise the parties involved on the policies and specifications. Also provides engineering support for Field Services Engineers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
  • Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning
  • Experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision
  • Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects
  • Computer experience including office software and drafting software


Additional Expectations:

Ability to perform assigned tasks, to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to analyze and solve difficult highway maintenance and construction problems. Ability to read and interpret highway construction plans. Ability to prepare and review reports. Assist in the supervision of and monitoring of secondary construction programs to ensure efficient use of personnel and resources. Ability to communicate with others in technical terms. Also, must be able to establish good working relationships with developers, engineers and government entities.

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.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information
Melissa Harrison, 252-640-6400, 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.
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.

01

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

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures.
04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning.
06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with minimal supervision
08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects.
10

Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software.
Required Question

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