Engineering Specialist II

Engineering Specialist II

How to ApplyYou MUST apply at s tinyurl.com 5ebc2khn by March 14. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 270 reviews. NOW WITH HIGHER PAY 49 158 - 86 026 The ChallengeWe re looking for an experienced Engineering Specialist to join our Winston-Salem Construction 1 team. In this role you will Provide administrative and technical guidance to the Winston-Salem Construction 1 unit. Work with our Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer in decision-making for complex construction issues. Serve as our as lead inspector conducting independent complex inspections and while supervising junior inspectors. Conduct regular reviews with staff on construction operations status to assure compliance with contract agreements standards and specifications. Provide interpretation of policies plans specifications and contracts. Respond to citizens regarding construction activities and communicate with contractors utility companies superiors peers and subordinates. Promote the NCDOT Workplace Safety Program. Direct scheduling of training operations to ensure compliance with all safety standards guidelines procedures and policies. Promote the concepts and techniques of risk assessment. Manage implementation of the NCDOT safety program relating to unsafe safety behaviors. Administer implementation of employees discipline grievance counseling coaching and other personnel policies. This includes personal involvement in any matters that could not be resolved at a lower level and the interpretation explanation and enforcement of policies and procedures. Administer NCDOT s Performance Management Program uniformly within the units to maximize knowledge skills and abilities of each employee. Maintain a commitment of each unit to manage and appraise employee performance consistent with State Personnel policies. Administer NCDOT s training program to ensure the professional development of each subordinate. Assist in the professional growth of staff by reviewing and preparing development plans. Train and instruct other technicians including reviewing work for accuracy and completeness. Directly supervise and provide technical and administrative assistance to all staff. Provide policy interpretation on critical matters affecting construction projects. Provide technical assistance on construction projects to utilize resources efficiently. What You BringExperience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision. Customer service experience related to solving problems involving explaining complicated engineering concepts to customer groups. Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems. Demonstrated ability to read interpret and explain construction plans contract provisions specifications and inspection procedures and related documents communications. Computer skills in Microsoft Office especially Word Excel and Outlook. Thorough working knowledge of math functions. Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments. Ability to establish and maintain positive communication between other technicians engineers contractors and the public. Communications skills to effectively communicate in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner verbally and in writing. Ability to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights highway traffic weather extremes and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Fitness to perform moderate physical activity including walking climbing balancing kneeling and standing. Strength to lift 50 pounds. Computer experience with iPads tablets HiCAMS and SharePlus SharePoint is highly preferred. Ability to work nights and or weekends as required by project workload staffing with fluctuating hours. You apply a safety philosophy and program to all operations. Safety toe shoes. NotesYou may be required to work at night and on weekends. Safety Toe Shoes are required. Education & ExperienceAssociate s degree in Engineering Technology Survey Technology or a related field and 7 years of progressive technician experience or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Questions Call me Alyssa Shields at 336-293-9610. Connect to NCDOT Careers s www.linkedin.com in ncdot-careers Explore more NCDOT jobs s bit.ly NCDOTJobs Curious s bit.ly JoinNCDOT