Engineering Technician I (Survey Party)/ District 2 -Boone Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4821651) Apply  Engineering Technician I (Survey Party)/ District 2 -Boone Salary $35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually Location Watauga County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01779 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineering Technician I Position Number 60022300 Salary Grade NC07 + 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 is a repost. Previous applicants need to reapply to be considered.*** This entry-level position is located in the District Engineering office located in Watauga County and will support higher level technicians and engineers in areas such as construction, materials testing, design, surveys, and/or program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include, but are not limited to, assist survey party chief in project-related survey work using various surveying equipment including GPS to provide proper line and grade for the construction of various roadways, structures, construction operations; independently performing a variety of calculations and computations to determine contract pay quantities; inspection for compliance and/or code; collection, organization and analysis of field data; testing of materials; review, modification and/or design of plans; analysis of engineering related data, products, and/or functions. Employee will be expected to perform duties without constant supervision and should be able to read resource materials to determine answers to simple surveying requirements. Employee will be subject to both inside and outside extreme environment conditions, in addition to hazards at highway construction sites, including heights, heavy equipment and highway traffic. 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 + Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision + Knowledge of survey crew techniques, duties and responsibilities + Computer experience including office software and drafting software + Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience Additional Expectations: The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Employee may drive or place survey stakes, operate surveying instruments, cut brush, run test on materials, all in accordance with established policy and procedures. Inspect roadway and bridge projects. Employee will be required to have a close visual acuity to use testing instruments to read plan details, to make accurate heights over water or traffic, and climbing on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Must be able to safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes and other tools on steep and rough terrain. Work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. Employee must be proficient in record keeping. This position is required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes. 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. Supplemental and Contact Information For more information, please contact Spring Belk at (828)268-6023. 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 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 have not 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 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 how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments. 04 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have experience in planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of survey crew techniques, duties and responsibilities? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 07 Explain how you have knowledge of survey crew techniques, duties and responsibilities. 08 Which of the following best describes the level of computer experience including office software and drafting software? + None + Less Than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience. 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