Div Engineer III - Locally Administered Project Engineer

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS) Position Number  Grade NC20

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.

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 an anticipated vacancy. "INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply"

The Division Locally Administered Project Engineer is responsible for managing Division 3’s locally-administered projects (LAP) and providing project support for other Division 3 division-managed projects. This includes providing engineering support to local government agencies and their consulting engineering firms on LAP projects, such as CMAQ, Enhancement, Public Access, & Economic Development projects, to effectively manage and coordinate the project development efforts to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with State and Federal laws and other requirements.

This position is responsible for drafting local agreements, ensuring proper reimbursement of expenses for locally administered projects, and reviewing and concurring in award of locally administered projects. This position provides engineering and design guidance to department engineering staff, private engineering firms, and local government partners serving as a liaison between them and the Division.

This position also provides support for the Division Project Development Unit by requesting/creating/setting up new projects, requesting project funding, and assisting with project scheduling. The Division Project Manager will track all aspects of each assigned project from conception to completion including project feasibility, budget, planning, environmental issues, public involvement, project design, right of way acquisition, and project letting to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs.

Additional skills necessary to adequately perform the required assignments include technical writing, public speaking with both technical and nontechnical individuals and groups, clear and timely written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers such as local governments, private consulting firms, and the general public. In addition, proficiency in or the ability to become proficient in the Department's SAP Financial Management and STaRS project management systems is necessary.

The selected applicant must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Competencies:

NC20 $ 70,478 - $123,336

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of transportation engineering and civil engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction of transportation facilities
• Knowledge of NCDOT Standard Specifications and contracting procedures
• Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures, to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.
• Experience leading and maintaining positive working…