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Engineering Supervisor I - Maintenance Operations Support Team Engineer
AI Summary
Provides technical and administrative support to the Division Maintenance staff, overseeing roadway maintenance projects, managing budgets and expenditures, developing contracts, and supervising maintenance personnel.
About this role
Agency
Dept of TransportationDivision
State Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification Title
Engineering Supervisor I (NS)Position Number
60017398Grade
NC21About Us
It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.
Description of Work
Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative support to the Division Maintenance staff. This includes overseeing all Maintenance projects such as Secondary Road Construction, Safety, High Impact/Low Cost, Disaster, and Contingency projects, as well as managing the Division Resurfacing and Preservation program. The position supports fiscal responsibilities through budgeting, tracking expenditures, generating and analyzing reports, and coaching peers and maintenance supervisors on effective budget management strategies. It also provides support in developing new contracts for various maintenance functions and administering ID/IQ contracts across the Division. Additionally, the position is responsible for troubleshooting issues within maintenance areas and ensuring consistency in the application of policies and procedures throughout the Division.
The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
- Knowledge in roadway maintenance, preservation, rehabilitations, design and construction of roadway facilities including pavements, drainage, safety systems, and vegetation
- Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
- Experience in conduction meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduction investigations and resolve various issues
- Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
- Experience supervising the work of others
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) 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.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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