Construction Inspector/District Technician IPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4613943) ApplyConstruction Inspector/District Technician ISalary$34,936.00 - $61,137.00 AnnuallyLocation Halifax County, NCJob TypePermanent Full-TimeJob Number24-10314DepartmentDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysOpening Date08/09/2024Closing Date8/22/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Class TitleEngineering Technician IPosition Number60017962SectionDistrictWork LocationHalifaxSalary GradeNC07
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Description of WorkThis position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This posting is for an Engineering Technician I in the Halifax County District 1 Office. This entry level position serves as an inspector on roadway and structure projects supporting higher level technicians and engineers in the administration of construction contracts and/or District Office duties. This position is responsible for monitoring the contractor’s daily operations to ensure compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. Specific duties will include but are not limited to observing and documenting the contractor’s operations, making measurements and calculations of pay quantities, and performing standardized material sampling and testing. The selected employee must be proficient in record keeping. This position may be required to coordinate reviews of technical plans and drawings relating to driveway permit applications, utility encroachment requests, subdivision design standards, and road addition packages. This employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. The employee may be expected to either work independently or as part of a larger team of NCDOT employees and consultant inspectors. This position will ensure compliance with both NCDOT and external environmental agency erosion control and permit requirements. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Daily duties will include keeping daily inspector diaries on project operations, completing various material reports including materials received, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad data and record entry.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesApplicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
Experience reading/interpreting construction plans, standards and specifications
Experience performing mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Working knowledge of Basic Work Zone and Job Site Safety
Additional ExpectationsThe 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.Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.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.Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements.Supplemental and Contact InformationSupplemental Contact Information: Melissa Harison@ 252-640-6415 or [email protected] 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 be 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 of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
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Explain how you have experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.
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Which best describes your experience reading/interpreting construction plans, standards and specifications?
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Explain how you have experience reading/interpreting construction plans, standards and specifications.
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Which best describes your experience performing mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry?
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Explain how you have experience performing mathematical functions including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
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Which best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?
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Explain how you have experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
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Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of Basic Work Zone Safety and Job Site Safety?
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Explain how you have knowledge of Basic Work Zone Safety and Job Site Safety.
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