Engineering Technician I / District 3 Office - Wilkes County ( Ashe, North Wilkesboro)

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Engineering Technician I / District 3 Office - Wilkes County ( Ashe, North Wilkesboro)

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Wilkes County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-04312

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

04/01/2025

Closing Date

4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60022136

Salary Grade

NC07

Description of Work

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

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NCDOT is looking for a highly motivated individual looking for a position with the potential of career advancement.  This position will provide all state benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.  


This is an Engineering Technician I position located in the District 3 Office in Wilkes County, involving technical work supporting technicians and engineers in construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, erosion control, and construction traffic control. This position requires the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non- standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. This work involves limited decision making and use of judgment. The successful applicant must perform a full range of calculations and computations. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. You must perform a full range of calculations and computations and be proficient in record keeping.    


You do not have to have a degree to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

  • Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
  • Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software
  • Experience in customer service and interacting with the general public


Additional Expectations:

Management prefers applicants with the following:  

  • Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying
  • Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
  • Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry


Selected applicant 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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information

 For additional information please contact Kera Rumfelt (336) 903-9170
 

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.







 

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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 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 best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
03
Explain your experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
04
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Thorough
05
Explain how you have knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.
06
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in customer service and interacting with the general public?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
07
Explain your experience in customer service and interacting with the general public.

Required Question

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State of North Carolina