Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The Engineering Supervisor II position will serve as the Resident Engineer for the Kinston Construction Office within Division 2. This position is responsible for contract administration of major construction projects to ensure timely delivery and budget compliance and supervision of employees engaged in the inspection of these projects, to include Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) personnel, to ensure quality work and safety. Contract administration includes communicating daily with contractors and construction office staff; settling project issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims as needed; creating and monitoring project records (correspondence, estimates, daily reports, project material certification), responding to inquiries from the public, local government and news media; scheduling and leading various meetings with contractors, employees and other stakeholders; and performing project final inspection and warranty reviews. Supervision of CEI personnel includes selecting based on needs & available candidates, monitoring performance and approving timesheets.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings and Policies.
• Experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims.
• Experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals.
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Experience in the management of multiple complex projects and directing multiple work crews.
  
  

Additional Expectations

Ability to apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems and make sound recommendations and decisions. Ability to independently communicate well both orally and in writing to various stakeholders including but not limited to upper management, local political officials, municipalities, property owners, consultant groups, and media outlets. Understanding of general departmental policies and procedures and their application.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4)years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For additional information please contact Rhonda Taylor at [email protected] or (252)439-2846.

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.

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.

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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
  
  

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings and Policies?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

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Explain how you have knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings and Policies.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 4 or More Years
  
  

05

Explain how you have experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 4 or More Years
  
  

07

Explain how you have experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals.

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Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 4 or More Years
  
  

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Explain how you have experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 4 or More Years
  
  

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Explain how you have experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 or More Years
• Required Question