Division 12 Project Development Engineer

Salary: $83,746.00 - $188,429.00 Annually
Location : Cleveland County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-13224
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: 11/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineering Manager II
Position Number: 60022714
Work Location: Shelby, NC
Salary Grade: NC25
Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Internal Posting - Only Temporary or Permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.
Posting is for an Engineering Manager II that will serve as the Division 12 Project Development Engineer located in the Shelby Division 12 Office. This is a managerial and advanced professional work in directing an engineering oriented, large and multi-functional department. Position will plan, evaluate, establish, and monitor department programs, goals, budgets and manpower requirements and review the most complex, controversial or advanced work of their department. Position may determine the scope of projects and assign projects based on available manpower, schedules, and type of work; monitor and review projects to ensure they are on schedule; chair or participate in a variety of committees and special task forces; research and evaluate new methods, techniques and materials; and develop and set department policy and standards for quality and quantity of work. Responsibilities include management and supervision of Division wide units including Project Management, Design Engineering, Division Contracts, Planning Engineer, Division Environmental, and Bridge Program. Position will perform advanced engineering calculations, provide engineering technical assistance, and assist in the development and implementation of various Division programs. Employee responds to inquiries from the public, DOT management, news media, etc., regarding DOT policies and procedures, division projects, plans and proposed work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in project development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision
• Experience 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 making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards and design needs
• Experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians
• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems

Additional Expectations:
Promote safe work environment. Position requires the ability to maintain multiple projects and complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements. Communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, business associates and the general public. Direct the work of other engineers, apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems, and make sound recommendations and decisions. Employee must be able to manage and direct annual budget for the reporting units. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Registration as a Professional Engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors preferred.
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 detail.
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of seven years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Supplemental Contact Information :Connie Johnson 980-552-4207
Applicants 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.
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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
Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?)

• Yes
• No

03
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in project development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

04
Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in project development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision.
05
Which of the following best describes your level of experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years

06
Explain how you have experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others.
07
Which of the following best describes your level of experience making recommendations and decisions for simple complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years

08
Explain how you have experience making recommendations and decisions for simple complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs.
09
Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years

10
Explain how you have experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians.
11
Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years

12
Explain how you have experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.
13
Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?

• None
• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 4 or More Years

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