GIS Engineer

Agency
Dept of Transportation

Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title
Engineer II (NS)

Position Number
60027586

Grade
NC18

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.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

Here at Operations Program Management (OPM), we're passionate about enhancing our state's transportation infrastructure and supporting seamless operations across NCDOT. As part of our team, you'll be a participating team member offering administrative policy guidance, providing statistical insights about maintenance operations, and assisting with the delivery of comprehensive reports to key stakeholders, such as the General Assembly, Chief Engineer, and Division Engineers. If you're ready to make an impact and bring your expertise to our dedicated team, the OPM Unit is the place for you!

The OPM - Road Inventory Section is seeking a Road Inventory Senior Support Engineer who is passionate about road infrastructure, eager to contribute to our secondary road program, and ready to enhance our road inventory related data.
Under the direction of the Road Inventory Engineer, the chosen candidate will:

Serve as the lead technical expert in the collection and entry of road inventory data into the Linear Referencing System (LRS) using GIS software while developing improved QA/QC processes for event data. Additionally, the selected candidate will develop more efficient, automated methods for data entry and project documentation.

Assist in the preparation, review, and final submission of Board of Transportation (BOT) agenda items for BOT approval, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Provide day-to-day knowledge and support to the 14 NCDOT Highway Divisions related to petition packages of road addition/abandonment and their preparation/submittal for final review, the Subdivision Road Minimum Construction Standards manual, and all other related secondary roads related policies and processes. In this role, the selected candidate develops and conducts in-person and online training for Division and District offices in support of these processes and their associated policies.

Assist with road research and data requests related to the state-maintained road system, while monitoring the research progress of the Road Inventory section staff to ensure timely responses to agency and customer requests.

Assist the Road Inventory Engineer with all data collection processes related to the unpaved roads priority listing and the paving of secondary roads.

Additionally, the selected candidate will take on other responsibilities as needed to support the Road Inventory Section and its mission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18/$63,927 - $111,871

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance or construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing to address moderately complex engineering principles and policies and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with reading and interpreting information on highway construction plans.
• Working knowledge of GIS software and GIS databases.
• Experience preparing and conducting technical training.

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 three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

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

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