Staff Engineer III

State of North Carolina

  • Wake County, NC
  • $67,852-118,741 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Description of WorkThis position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.Salary Grade GN20 Salary Range $67,852.00 - $118,741.00This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the current process for oversight of contract resurfacing; assisting with Verified claims, tort claims, and claims receivable; managing the unpaved road program and its prioritization; tracking, creating, and submitting various cyclical legislative reports; attending various meetings including on behalf of others in the Chief's Office; assisting in the upcoming re-write of the federal Transportation Asset Management Plan.Responsibilities may include providing broad as-needed support to the Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineers, Director of Field Support, Director of Highway Operations, and their business units. Support may include policy, engineering, and data analyses; developing new processes; reviewing and preparing technical documents; reviewing complex, sensitive and controversial issues; investigating legislative issues; investigating personnel issues; and assisting with disasters and emergencies.This position may interface with or review and prepare correspondence and presentation materials for members of the NC General Assembly, the Governor, the Secretary of Transportation, the Chief Engineer, Transportation Board Members, and senior members of other state agenciesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesManagement prefers applicants with the following:
  • Knowledge civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design, construction, and maintenance projects and programs
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies that impact NCDOT from federal, state, and local entities.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities to meet time sensitive deadlines.
  • Experience gathering and analyzing data and composing technical and administrative reports
  • Demonstrated ability explaining engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences
Additional Expectations: Management prefers registered North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. Requires expert level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the engineering specialty area and the ability to use it in practice. Requires thorough knowledge of internal organizational structure, business needs/objectives, budget, planning, legal/public relation considerations, and/or other related factors. Requires the ability to: make final recommendations and final approval for complex or a broad variety/scope of program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and designs needed; research alternatives and designs or analyze special details for non-standard items of work for programs/projects; determine program/project priorities, processes and procedures; manage complex or broad variety/scope of programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles and design needs and standards; resolve/approve major project/program changes; serve as technical expert in the area of assignment; explain novel or complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise and organized manner; modify delivery, language or content to account for the characteristics and needs of audience; write clear, concise and organized documents, and reports addressing novel or complex engineering concepts and facts; provide leadership in planning and organizing the work of others; work collaboratively to manage issues; evaluate and recommend resource needs; consult with senior level decision-makers on an on-going basis; participate in the development of long-range strategic goals; and build client support of work group objectives.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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.Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.Supplemental and Contact InformationDarlene Yarborough, 919-707-2508, ext-rbyarborough@ncdot.govIt 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.

State of North Carolina