Salary: $67,996.00 - $132,593.00 Annually
Location : Randolph County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-10361
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 9/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineering Supervisor I
Position Number: 60020273
Section: Div. 8/Randolph CME
Salary Grade: NC21

Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Internal Posting - Only Temporary or Permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply.

***Salary Grade NC21***Salary Range $67,996 - $132,593***
The posting is for an Engineering Supervisor I that will serve as the County Maintenance Engineer for Randolph County. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising and directing various aspects of Highway Maintenance operations including DOT staff and purchase order contract construction. Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT Management, Media, etc., regarding DOT policies and procedures, division projects, plans and proposed work. Position has Emergency Call Back status and must be able to respond to Highway emergencies and work during inclement weather events. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of all field and office engineering instruments; ability to understand, explain and administer contracts; ability to interpret plans, provisions and specifications; ability to interpret policies and regulations; and the ability to establish working relationships between the department and citizens.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews
• Experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to trouble shoot and solve highway maintenance problems
• Experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects
• Experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduct investigations and resolve various issues
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups

Additional Expectations:

Ability to supervise and monitor maintenance programs to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials; to formulate a comprehensive highway maintenance program within limits of budget; supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees; communicate effectively; and maintain positive working relationships. Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends. Must have the ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain. Will be subject to high volumes of traffic and extreme temperatures/weather conditions. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear required.

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 two (2) years of progressively responsible 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 Heather Hensley at 910-773-8006.

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.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. 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

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?

• Yes
• No

04

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

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

05

Explain how you have experience in the management of multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews.
06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems?

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

07

Explain how you have experience in the use of professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve highway maintenance problems.
08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects?

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

09

Explain how you have experience in tracking cost expenditures in various account systems on multiple large projects.
10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduct investigations and resolve various issues?

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

11

Explain how you have experience in conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials to conduct investigations and resolve various issues.
12

Which of the following best describes your level of 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 or More Years

13

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