Engineering Specialist II



Engineering Specialist II

Salary

$47,959.00 - $83,928.00 Annually

Location

Wilson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

22-04272

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

04/01/2022

Closing Date

4/18/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Number

60025204

Section

Technical Services/Location & Surveys Unit

Work Location

Wilson

Salary Grade

GN12

Description of Work



Salary Grade: GN12  Salary Range: $46,203 - $78,218

The primary purpose of Location & Surveys is to serve as support services in providing engineering analysis, mapping and other data for the design of transportation facilities and the acquisition of property for the construction of transportation facilities.
 
This is the highest level of technical support in the Unit, performing a wide variety of the most complex and advanced assignments including analyzing, evaluating, computing, editing, and processing higher level engineering and other survey information. This includes but is not limited to establishing (includes planning, processing, and adjustment) or reviewing establishment of project control networks utilizing GPS and/or conventional survey methods. Work involves an extremely wide range of independent decision-making and use of judgment, and would normally include some supervision and providing work direction to others. Employee will check and review technical aspects of survey data and mapping from both in-house and contracted services, to ensure that proper procedures are followed and appropriate accuracies are obtained according to NCDOT, Location & Survey, and generally accepted surveying standards. Other duties will involve supervision and review of litigation surveys and serving as expert witnesses in litigation cases. Work is performed under very limited technical and fairly limited administrative supervision, and may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies


Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following

  • Experience with route locations and other survey policies and procedures.
  • Experience in managing or leading survey crews in daily activities.
  • Working knowledge of CADD, Microstation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others.
  • Experience with GPS operations, including Virtual Reference Station (VRS) and rapid-static.
  • Experience with planning and reviewing survey work performed by others.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Debbie Pell 919-707-6800

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 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.



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.


For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

 

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 experience with route locations and other survey policies and procedures?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
03
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in managing or leading survey crews in daily activities?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
04
Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of CADD, Microstation, and Geopak; including editing the work of others?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
05
Which of the following best describes your level of experience with GPS operations, including Virtual Reference Station and rapid-static?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
06
Which of the following best describes your level of experience with planning and reviewing survey work performed by others?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years

Required Question

Agency
State of North Carolina
Address
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government