Engineer I

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Engineer I

Salary

$54,197.00 - $94,844.00 Annually

Location

Buncombe County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-08588

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/10/2024

Closing Date

8/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I

Position Number

60019170

Salary Grade

NC16

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Description of Work

* Salary Grade: NC16 /Recruitment Range - $79,151 - $85,237*

This is an extended posting through August 12, 2024, for Engineer I positions in Division 13 Buncombe county. Multiple Engineer I positions will be filled in from this posting. Interested applicants will only have to apply one time to be considered for all Engineer I vacancies during this time frame.

Position serves as an entry level Engineer. Applicants should have knowledge of the principals and practices of Engineering with the ability to learn highway maintenance methods, techniques, construction standards and specification, and operation of field and office engineering instruments. This position leads employees and coordinates reviews of technical plans and drawings. This position may be required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes.

Successful applicants will need to have the ability to:

Ability to plan, organize, and schedule daily tasks. Ability to make independent decisions and the willingness to work collaboratively towards group decisions. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers, departmental personnel, contractors, developers, local and state officials, and the public. Ability to prioritize and delegate project assignments. Ability to interpret plans, provisions, specifications, policies, procedures, and regulations and apply this information in reviewing of construction drawings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience using computers or electronic tablets

• Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in engineering

• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and organized documents and reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts.

Additional Expectations:

The selected applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

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; 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

For additional information, contact Susan Briggs at 828-250-3000.

Applicant 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 of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or Resumes in lieu of education and work completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close 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.

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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 experience using computers or electronic tablets?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  03

  Explain how you have experience using computers or electronic tablets.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in engineering?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in engineering.

  06

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated writing clear, concise and organized documents and reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  07

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to write clear, concise, and organized documents and reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts.

  08

  Do you want your application to be considered for other vacancies posted by this agency that are positions within the same classification series? (Note: this could include lower-level positions within the same series) If you select yes to this question, you are authorizing HR representatives from NCDOT to maintain your application in the database for a period of 120 days, which will be available to HR representatives during the application screening process. • Please note, even if you check yes to this question, the best way to ensure consideration for a particular position is to apply for that position. • Selecting yes to this question does not guarantee you will be within the pool of most qualified applicants for any position.

• Yes

• No

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State of North Carolina

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