Engineering Specialist I - Division 13 - District 2 Engineer's Office
About The Position
This is an Engineering Specialist I position located in Buncombe County in the Asheville District Engineer’s Office. This position works independently performing advanced level technical work supporting engineers in administration and execution of District programs including review of complex plan submittals for right of way encroachments, commercial driveways, subdivision road construction, road addition/abandonments and preparation of associated documents as well as design of small roadway improvement projects and administration of highway construction contracts in accordance with established policies and guidelines. This position supervises and directs lower-level technicians in survey, design, field inspection, and administrative activities for District managed programs. Serves as a primary point for public contact and is required to interact with local governmental agencies, utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures. Answers questions and addresses complaints from the public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person. Performs a variety of office functions including review of plans, permit submittals, traffic studies, documentation of project activities, recording project records and maintenance of project files. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary. The successful applicant for this position must be able to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Selected candidate should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required for this position.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the Division.
- Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
- Selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.
- Safety toe footwear is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
- Customer service experience related to resolving problems which involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups.
- Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
- Computer experience including office software, drafting software and plan reading software.
Responsibilities
- Review of complex plan submittals for right of way encroachments, commercial driveways, subdivision road construction, road addition/abandonments and preparation of associated documents
- Design of small roadway improvement projects and administration of highway construction contracts in accordance with established policies and guidelines
- Supervises and directs lower-level technicians in survey, design, field inspection, and administrative activities for District managed programs
- Serves as a primary point for public contact and is required to interact with local governmental agencies, utility representatives, contractors, property owners, and others to discuss adherence to policies and procedures
- Answers questions and addresses complaints from the public by telephone, written correspondence, or in person
- Performs a variety of office functions including review of plans, permit submittals, traffic studies, documentation of project activities, recording project records and maintenance of project files
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
