Senior Assistant District Engineer​/Nash District

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State  Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer II (NS)
Position NumberGradeNC
18

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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.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

Position will serve as the Senior Assistant District Engineer in the Division 4 District 2 office located in Nash County. Position will be responsible for the oversight of complex developments, encroachments, driveway permits, subdivisions and construction projects. Position acts as the lead for Department by coordinating the reviews and is the point person for developers, engineers and government entities to contact for information.

Position will assist the District Engineer in administering other programs such as Secondary Construction, Outdoor Advertising, Over Dimension Permits and Adopt A Highway. Position will serve as the Supervisor in the absence of the District Engineer. Will attend all municipal, monthly coordination meetings, and numerous meetings with developers, engineers and government agencies on high profile developments throughout the county. Will represent the Department on technical issues and advise the parties involved on the policies and specifications.

Position will also provide engineering support for Field Services Engineers.

The selected applicant must possess the following:
Ability to perform assigned tasks. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to analyze and solve difficult highway maintenance and construction problems. Ability to read and interpret highway construction plans. Ability to prepare and review reports. Assist in the supervision of and monitoring of secondary construction programs to ensure efficient use of personnel and resources. Ability to communicate with others in technical terms.

Also. must be able to establish good working relationships with developers, engineers and government entities.

Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 / $63,297 - $111,871

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures

Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning

Experience planning. developing, designing, scheduling. tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision

Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects

Computer experience including office software and drafting software

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…