Salary: $78,579.00 - $153,228.00 Annually
Location : Watauga County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-09029
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date: 07/22/2025
Closing Date: 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineering Supervisor III
Position Number: 60021899
Salary Grade: NC23

Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is a repost. Previous candidates do not need to reapply and are still under consideration.

This position is located in Watauga County in the Division 11 /District 2 District Engineer's Office and will serve as the District 2 Area Engineer which includes Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga counties. This position will manage the administration of highway construction contracts, and supervise contract construction work, establishment of engineering controls for the contractor and inspection of the construction work. This position will also manage operations including encroachments, subdivision reviews, driveway permits, outdoor advertising, and junkyard permits, oversize and overweight permits, and road additions. Additional responsibilities include fiscal and personnel management and serving as point of contact for local governments, planning organizations, and the general public to provide maintenance and construction information, coordination and service delivery. This position will also assist in coordination with local municipalities and MPO's on project development initiatives; and attend local MPO technical review meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management prefers:

• Thorough knowledge of NC DOT and FHWA Policies, Procedures and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering
• Experience in the supervision, direction, management and training of subordinate employees to achieve established project delivery metrics
• Customer service experience with internal and external customers including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials and the general public including explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience in reviewing project plans and specifications for locally-managed projects, subdivisions, right of way encroachments and driveway permit applications for compliance with all applicable design and safety standards
• Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

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 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information
For More information, please contact Sadie Schneider 336-903-9119

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 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

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of NCDOT and FHWA Policies, Procedures and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering?

• None
• Limited
• Intermediate
• Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge of NCDOT and FHWA policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as established practices and principles of Transportation Engineering.
05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the supervision, direction, management and training of subordinate employees to achieve established project delivery metrics?

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

06

Explain how you have experience in the supervision, direction, management, and training of subordinate employees and/ or contract engineering personnel to achieve established project delivery metrics.
07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in customer service with internal and external customers including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials and the general public including resolving problems and explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups?

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

08

Explain how you have experience in customer service with internal and external customers, including Division personnel and management, Municipal and County governments, consultants and contractors, elected officials, and the general public, including the resolution of problems, and explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in reviewing project plans and specifications for locally managed projects, subdivisions right of way encroachments and driveway permit applications for compliance with all applicable design and safety standards?

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

10

Explain how you have experience in reviewing project plans and specifications for locally managed projects, subdivisions right of way encroachments and driveway permit applications for compliance with all applicable design and safety standards.
11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems?

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

12

Explain how you have experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.
13

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 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years

Required Question