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Engineering Supervisor III

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Supervisor III (NS)

Position Number

60025464

Grade

NC23

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

The Hydraulics Unit provides hydrologic and hydraulic design recommendations and advice to all DOT personnel on surface drainage and stormwater quality matters that are required for the development of the department’s multi-modal projects during the stages of planning, design, permitting, construction and maintenance. The Unit also manages two statewide Federal compliance programs: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and supports extreme event operations.

The Hydraulics Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Supervisor III to serve as a Project Engineer in the Operations Section. This role will focus on providing technical expertise, policy coordination, and training to internal staff and private engineering firms in support of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies and designs.

In this role you will:

•Manage multiple teams of teams of engineers and technicians, as well as coordinate with private engineering firms, to provide technical support and conduct Hydrological and Hydraulic (H&H) Studies and Designs.
•Support the Divisions’ activities, including Force Account, Purchase Order Contracts (POC), emergency repairs, low-impact and State-Funded Bridge Replacements, encroachment and subdivision reviews, responding to drainage complaints/inquiries (private citizens, local government, legislative, interagency, etc.),
•Provide project management, personnel management and resource management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC23  $81,620 - $159,158

Management prefers applicants with the following:

  • Considerable knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design practices, riverine modeling, FEMA and stormwater regulations, FHWA and AASHTO guidance as it relates to hydraulic design and transportation facilities.
  • Experience reviewing the work and assigning task orders of engineering firms.
  • Experience with computer applications including advanced Hydraulics modelling software, web-based GIS applications, MS Office, MicroStation, PDF viewers and editors.
  • Experience applying engineering principles to complex design situations and making sound recommendations and decisions using guidelines, performance metrics and sound engineering judgement.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Dorthea Antoinette Hill

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov

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