Engineering Technician IIIPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4697495) ApplyEngineering Technician IIISalary$42,464.00 - $74,313.00 AnnuallyLocation Forsyth County, NCJob TypePermanent Full-TimeJob Number24-12416DepartmentDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysOpening Date10/18/2024Closing Date10/28/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Class TitleEngineering Technician IIIPosition Number60027266Salary GradeNC11
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Description of WorkThis position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.This position is assigned to the Materials and Tests Unit which has the responsibility of establishing acceptance criteria for materials and manufactured products to be incorporated into the North Carolina Highway System and ensuring that these materials and manufactured products meet these criteria and function as intended. This position will serve as a member of the Manufactured Products Group of the Materials and Tests Unit. This position reports directly to the Metals and Coatings Engineer within the Manufactured Products Group.The Manufactured Products Group is a field-oriented group which assures the quality of structural members fabricated for incorporation into the state’s infrastructure through various inspection services to verify compliance with state and federal specifications. The primary purpose of this position is to sample, test, and inspect structural metal products for compliance with NCDOT Specifications. Items inspected include steel and metal components associated with highway and bridge construction, welding and welding procedure specifications, paint and other coatings, grates, fastener assemblies, and sign structures. This position will provide inspection services and support through onsite construction project attendance during placement of various manufactured products. This position will serve as the compliance and assurance inspector at various manufacturing plants that supply metal products that are incorporated into NCDOT projects. These facilities and manufacturing plants are in multiple States, not just NC. Additionally, this position will assist the Metals and Coatings Engineer in the completion of various inspection duties assigned to the Materials and Tests Unit.? These duties include: (1) rehabilitation bridge work and impact damage assessment. This position will also be cross trained to assist with other manufactured product inspections. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesApplicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Knowledge of concepts, practices, and theories used in the manufacturing of steel-based products used for roadway construction
Demonstrated ability to serve as technical expert while independently accomplishing assigned tasks and applying specific governing welding codes
Demonstrated ability to perform sampling, testing, and inspection duties on construction materials to determine adherence to specifications and governing welding codes.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and the public.
Demonstrated the ability to perform Nondestructive Testing (NDT), prepare reports and keep accurate records.
Experience using MS Office, SAP, HiCAMS, Vendor, and SharePoint for creating and modifying queries to produce reports from databases
Additional Expectations:Good math skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, a basic understanding of structural steel fabrication and welding procedures.Close visual attention is required when inspecting welds for cracks which are sometimes less than 0.01” wide and interpreting the display of ultrasonic testing equipment. Visual and mental concentration is required when reading and interpreting plans, shop drawings and specifications. Good manipulative skills are required to work test equipment.Required to climb and walk on steel beams and girders, sometimes when they are in-place in a structure (fall protection equipment required)CWI and or NDT certifications preferred.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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.Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationWilla Strickland 919-707-4434Applicants 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.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.)
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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of concepts, practices, and theories used in the manufacturing of steel-based products used for roadway construction?
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Explain how you have Knowledge of concepts, practices, and theories used in the manufacturing of steel-based products used for roadway construction.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated serving as technical expert while independently accomplishing assigned tasks and applying specific governing welding codes?
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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to serve as technical expert while independently accomplishing assigned tasks and applying specific governing welding codes.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated performing sampling, testing, and inspection duties on construction materials to determine adherence to specifications and governing welding codes?
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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to perform sampling, testing, and inspection duties on construction materials to determine adherence to specifications and governing welding codes.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associates, officials and the public?
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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and the public.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to performing Nondestructive Testing (NDT), prepare reports and keep accurate records?
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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to perform Nondestructive Testing (NDT), prepare reports and keep accurate records.
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Which of the following best describes your level of experience using MS Office, SAP, HiCAMS, Vendor, and SharePoint for creating and modifying queries to produce reports from databases?
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Explain how you have experience using MS Office, SAP, HiCAMS, Vendor, and SharePoint for creating and modifying queries to produce reports from databases.
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