State Engineer-Dam Safety
About The Position
This position is primarily responsible for Supervision and Management of the Engineering Review Program with responsibilities for review of technical and professional engineering work as it relates to dam emergency action planning, construction, modification, repair, breach, or removal. Duties include engineering review, permitting, inspections, enforcement, and implementation of the statewide Dam Safety Program policies, strategies and rules designed to protect the people and environment of North Carolina from improper operation, maintenance or failure of a regulated dam. This position is tasked to be the primary assistant to the State Dam Safety Engineer with management of the state regulatory program responsible for more than 3,000+ regulated dams in North Carolina.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid Professional Engineer's (PE) License or obtain a valid PE License within nine (9) months of the start date for the position.
- Obtaining and maintaining a valid PE license is a continuing condition of employment.
- Failure to obtain a valid PE license within 9 months of the position's start date will result in separation from employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical and engineering assistance to central staff, regional staff, other state agencies, the development community, engineers, industry, local governments and dam owners in the implementation of required dam safety policies, rules and law
- Train the staff in the regional offices on the procedures for inspection of dams, record keeping, and response to owners
- Assist in assurance that records of the condition of each regulated dam are kept
- Work with the Division of Emergency Management to provide technical assistance in emergency situations as coordinated with other Division Program Supervisors and Managers and is the third person on the emergency contact tree by EM for a Dam Safety Emergency
- Assist the Dam Safety Program by performing and reviewing geotechnical reports & models and hydrologic and hydraulic reports and models for regulated dams in North Carolina
- Supervise a team of Engineers within the Dam Safety Program
Benefits
- If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
