Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental
- NC Department of Transportation
- North Carolina
- Full Time
Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental
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Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental
Salary
$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually
Location
Wilkes County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-07691
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date
06/18/2025
Closing Date
6/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Engineering Technician I
Position Number
60022206
Section
Division 11/Roadside Environmental
Salary Grade
NC07
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits ( , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
This position is located in the Division 11 Roadside Environmental Unit in Wilkes County which is responsible for vegetation management, development and monitoring of contracts, and permitting to the private sector. This Unit is also responsible for ensuring all work adheres to the 1973 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, the NC Department of Agriculture Pesticide Divisions regulations, OSHA and all other Federal, State or Local laws and ordinances governing the work involved, installation and maintenance of Storm water BMPs. The unit provides a comprehensive vegetation management program consisting of turf grass management, erosion control, seeding and mulching, herbicide and pesticide applications, roadside mowing, long arm slope mowing, landscape beautification plantings and maintenance, wildflower establishment, rest area operations and maintenance, storm water compliance program and selective vegetation removal permitting. Main responsibilities for this position include inspection of contract grass mowing, long arm slope mowing, littler removal, and other roadside maintenance operations throughout the various counties within the division. This position is also responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with winter weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations at Rest Areas may be required. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Position is responsible for inspection of landscape enhancement projects, mowing contracts, and Plant Bed Maintenance contracts. Position also coordinates Selective Vegetation Removal program with outdoor advertising companies, business owners and contractors. This includes permit and fee processing, policy interpretation and inspection of contracted work. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right of Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner.
You do not have to have a degree to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
+ Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.
+ Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
+ Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
+ Experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.
+ Experience using MS Word and Excel
Additional Expectations:
Must be able to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routing or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. Snow and ice operations and emergency response at rest area facilities are required. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Ability to legally operate a vehicle. Safety toes 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 detail.
Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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.
For more information, please contact Sarah Handy at ...
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 vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
03
Explain how you have experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal, and plant bed maintenance.
04
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
05
Explain how you have experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
06
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
07
Explain how you have experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
08
Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
09
Explain how you have experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.
10
Which of the following best describes your level of experience using MS Word and Excel?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
11
Explain how you have experience using MS Word and Excel.
Required Question
Employer
State of North Carolina
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Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental
Salary
$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually
Location
Wilkes County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-07691
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date
06/18/2025
Closing Date
6/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Engineering Technician I
Position Number
60022206
Section
Division 11/Roadside Environmental
Salary Grade
NC07
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits ( , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
This position is located in the Division 11 Roadside Environmental Unit in Wilkes County which is responsible for vegetation management, development and monitoring of contracts, and permitting to the private sector. This Unit is also responsible for ensuring all work adheres to the 1973 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, the NC Department of Agriculture Pesticide Divisions regulations, OSHA and all other Federal, State or Local laws and ordinances governing the work involved, installation and maintenance of Storm water BMPs. The unit provides a comprehensive vegetation management program consisting of turf grass management, erosion control, seeding and mulching, herbicide and pesticide applications, roadside mowing, long arm slope mowing, landscape beautification plantings and maintenance, wildflower establishment, rest area operations and maintenance, storm water compliance program and selective vegetation removal permitting. Main responsibilities for this position include inspection of contract grass mowing, long arm slope mowing, littler removal, and other roadside maintenance operations throughout the various counties within the division. This position is also responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with winter weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations at Rest Areas may be required. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Position is responsible for inspection of landscape enhancement projects, mowing contracts, and Plant Bed Maintenance contracts. Position also coordinates Selective Vegetation Removal program with outdoor advertising companies, business owners and contractors. This includes permit and fee processing, policy interpretation and inspection of contracted work. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right of Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner.
You do not have to have a degree to qualify for this position. Applicants with at least two years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
+ Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.
+ Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
+ Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
+ Experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.
+ Experience using MS Word and Excel
Additional Expectations:
Must be able to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routing or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. Snow and ice operations and emergency response at rest area facilities are required. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Ability to legally operate a vehicle. Safety toes 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 detail.
Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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.
For more information, please contact Sarah Handy at ...
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 vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
03
Explain how you have experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal, and plant bed maintenance.
04
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
05
Explain how you have experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
06
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
07
Explain how you have experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards.
08
Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
09
Explain how you have experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.
10
Which of the following best describes your level of experience using MS Word and Excel?
+ None
+ Less Than 1 Year
+ 1 - 2 Years
+ 2 - 3 Years
+ 3 or More Years
11
Explain how you have experience using MS Word and Excel.
Required Question
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
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Job ID: 481906126
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025
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