Engineering Technician III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4937969) Apply  Engineering Technician III Salary $43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually Location Forsyth County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06149 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/13/2025 Closing Date 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Technician III Position Number 60020928 Section 9/Forsyth County Maintenance Salary Grade NC11 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This posting is for an Engineering Technician III position in the Division 9 Forsyth County Maintenance office. This position will be responsible for technical support to the Forsyth County Maintenance Department. This position will assist in the inspection of commercial driveway permits, right-of-way utility encroachments, erosion control, traffic control devices, and roadway construction. Position performs routine inspections on a variety of projects to ensure general compliance with plans and specifications and submits required records, reports and diaries within a specified time frame. The employee in this position will be subject to both inside and outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic. This position will respond to snow and ice events and other weather-related events as needed. The primary location is in Forsyth County, but can include statewide, if needed. The employee in this position is expected to obtain and keep current QMS Asphalt and Concrete Testing Certifications, Roadway Density Certifications, and Erosion Control Levels II and III Certifications. 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. + Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups. + Experience in working complex inspections for roadway, structure, and resurfacing projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and NCDOT Standards and Specifications. + Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans. + Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems. + Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering plans and specifications. Additional Expectations: Physical activities include, but are not limited to, standing, walking, talking and hearing. Exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, difficult terrain, dust, extreme heat and cold, high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety-toed shoes required. This position will be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. In order to obtain an inmate card applicants must undergo a criminal history check, complete necessary training and orientation, and be at least 21 years of age. 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 and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Jennifer Redding (336) 896-2350 jkredding@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 This position may be responsible for transporting inmates for work detail. An inmate card approved by the NC Department of Public Safety must be issued to NCDOT employees to transport inmates. Are you at least 21 years of age and willing to undergo a criminal history check? + Yes + No 03 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in a team environment to complete assignments? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 04 Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 06 Explain how you have customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in working complex inspections for roadway, structure, and resurfacing projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and NCDOT Standards and Specifications? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 08 Explain how you have experience in working complex inspections for roadway, structure, and resurfacing projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and NCDOT Standards and Specifications. 09 Which of the following best describes your level of experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 years + 3 or More Years 10 Explain how you have experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans. 11 Which of the following best describes your level of experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 12 Explain how you have experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems. 13 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated reading, interpreting, and producing engineering plans and specifications? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 14 Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering plans and specifications. 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