North Carolina Department of Transportation

$50,633.00 - $88,607.00 Annually

NC14

Description of Work

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

Internal Posting – Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

The position is located at the Newton Bridge Maintenance Office but will cover all of Division 12. Position will work with the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer and Bridge Maintenance Supervisors to gather preliminary field information necessary for bridge maintenance projects to be performed by force account or by contract. Will assist with selecting bridges, culverts, and pipes greater than 48” in diameter for replacement, preservation, and maintenance. Position will assist in developing and monitoring the budget and creating a RMIP Plan. Position will assist in the administration and inspection of bridge maintenance contracts, updating WIGINS, ensuring contractor compliance with spec, providing field survey data needed to complete and submit permits, monitoring compliance with erosion and sediment control procedures, and environmental permits and regulations. Additional duties include working with bridge maintenance crews as needed; providing technical guidance and training to bridge maintenance supervisors and their crews; promoting a safety-first culture; reviewing and developing project documentation; and investigating and coordinating utility relocations and right-of-way issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Experience in the management and scheduling of multiple projects and the directing / training of multiple work crews
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they apply to bridge maintenance and bridge construction procedures.
• Knowledge of Advanced Work Zone Safety and NCDOT Workplace Safety Policy and Practices.
• Experience in maintaining detailed records and reports, performing analysis of findings, and recommending corrective action
• Knowledge and skills in the use of equipment and/or software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, BMS, GIS software, and WIGINS

Additional Expectations:

Thorough expertise and understanding of concepts and practices used in bridge maintenance and construction. Thorough knowledge of state or federal rules and regulations for specific program areas to ensure compliance and provide guidance/interpretation. Knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and/or software such as BMS, WIGINS, SAP, MMS, and AMS. Ability to independently conduct inspections and maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with contract specifications and agreements. Ability to analyze and determine what repairs will be needed for the recommended corrective action on bridge maintenance inspection reports. General knowledge of surveying methods and procedures such as setting grades for bridge & pipe replacements and gathering other survey related data as necessary for bridge maintenance projects. Safety toe footwear is 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.

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

Supplemental Contact Information: Connie Johnson @ 980-552-4207 or cbjohnson1@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.