N.C. Department of Information Technology · 4 hours ago
Engineering Specialist I - Division 13 - District 2 Engineer's Office
Buncombe County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$48K/yr - $84K/yr
6+ years expThe N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking an Engineering Specialist I to support engineers in the administration and execution of District programs. The role involves performing advanced technical work, supervising lower-level technicians, and interacting with the public and local agencies.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Perform advanced level technical work supporting engineers in administration and execution of District programs including review of complex plan submittals for right of way encroachments, commercial driveways, subdivision road construction, road addition/abandonments and preparation of associated documents
Design small roadway improvement projects and administration of highway construction contracts in accordance with established policies and guidelines
Supervise and direct lower-level technicians in survey, design, field inspection, and administrative activities for District managed programs
Serve as a primary point for public contact and interact with local governmental agencies, utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures
Answer questions and address complaints from the public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person
Perform a variety of office functions including review of plans, permit submittals, traffic studies, documentation of project activities, recording project records and maintenance of project files
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public
Ability to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner
Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction
Ability to perform moderate physical activity including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division
Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations
Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle
Safety toe footwear is required for this position
Preferred
Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
Customer service experience related to resolving problems which involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
Computer experience including office software, drafting software and plan reading software
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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