County Maintenance Engineer



County Maintenance Engineer

Salary

$66,016.00 - $128,731.00 Annually

Location

Stokes County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

23-07613

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/05/2023

Closing Date

6/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Supervisor I

Position Number

60020775

Section

9/Stokes County Maintenance Unit

Work Location

Walnut Cove, NC

Salary Grade

NC21

Description of Work

This is an anticipated vacancy - August 01, 2023

Salary Range or Recruitment Range: NC21 $66,016 - $128,731

This position will serve as County Maintenance Engineer for Stokes County. Employee in this position will be expected to manage, plan, and supervise all road maintenance and force account construction for Stokes County in accordance with established policies and procedures. Must be able to establish effective working relationships between the department, citizens and local municipalities.  The selected candidate must have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods and techniques. Selected candidate should have considerable knowledge of the use and operations of all field and office engineering instruments, ability to understand, explain and administer contracts, ability to interpret plans, provisions and specifications, ability to interpret policies, procedures and regulations and implement them effectively.  POS #60020775

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must meet the Education Requirements and all KSAs in order to qualify. Qualified applicants must submit an application that CLEARLY reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

  • Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews 
  • Experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems
  • Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
  • Experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduct investigations and resolve various issues
  • Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
  • Experience in supervision of subordinate employees

 

Additional Expectations:

Employee in this position will use professional engineering skills and knowledge to solve difficult highway maintenance problems and to accomplish force account construction projects. Employee in this position will supervise and monitor highway maintenance program to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials. Employee must have the ability to formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within the limits of budget and data. Employee must supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees and must be able to effectively communicate and maintain positive working relationships with the general public, local governments, fellow employees, etc. Employee must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and make field investigations on uneven terrain, including steep slopes and work in extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, extreme heat and cold. Safety toe shoes required. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.


Bachelor s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) 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 Information

Jill Hutcherson   336-747-7800

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.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
03
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
04
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
05
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduct investigations and resolve various issues?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
06
Which of the following best describes your level of experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 2 - 3 Years
  • 3 or More Years
07
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervision of subordinate employees?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-3 Years
  • 3 or More Years

Required Question

Agency
State of North Carolina
Address
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government