Engineering Technician I

Engineering Technician IPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4581868) ApplyEngineering Technician ISalary$34,936.00 - $61,137.00 AnnuallyLocation Wake County, NCJob TypePermanent Full-TimeJob Number24-09110DepartmentDept of TransportationDivisionSecretaryOpening Date07/17/2024Closing Date7/31/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Class TitleEngineer Technician IPosition Number60029177Salary GradeNC07

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Description of WorkThis position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position serves as a Traffic Analysis Technician for the Traffic Analysis Section of the Traffic Survey Group. This position reports to the Traffic Analysis Supervisor and supports all Traffic Survey Group sections and staff as assigned. This position is responsible for performing technical tasks related to planning, processing, analyzing, and publishing generated traffic monitoring data to meet FHWA’s HPMS reporting requirements and support transportation planning activities of the NCDOT to maintain a Traffic Monitoring System.This position is responsible for:

Reviewing and analyzing short-term and continuous traffic monitoring data sets on a daily/weekly/monthly basis

Processing small to large data sets, performing quality control and quality assurance, and analyzing small to large data traffic data sets

Evaluating traffic trends, investigating data issues, add/edit/retiring station points, and communicating with other team members as needed to address traffic data collection and equipment performance and efficiency concerns

Supplying traffic monitoring data sets that include, but are not limited to, seasonal data, vehicle class data, annual average daily traffic data, and other information generated for individual and groups of traffic monitoring stations

Investigating and correcting low to mid-level QC issues throughout any of the traffic monitoring data sets and systems

Performing traffic station edits in Traffic Survey’s operating applications

Responding to Traffic Data Requests and providing support to personnel performing other functions of the group on an as needed basis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesApplicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

Basic knowledge of traffic monitoring concepts, collection techniques, procedures, standards (FHWA-TMG, and AASHTO-Traffic Data Programs) and equipment.

Basic knowledge of statistics and the application of statistics to traffic data analysis and quality control.

Demonstrated ability to identify and investigate data anomalies within large and complex data sets by using line graphs to compare data.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and perform tasks of low to high complexity, set short and long-term goals, and to be able to prioritize work daily.

Demonstrated ability to provide excellent and timely customer service by providing proper data sets to meet customer needs.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.

Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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.Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.Supplemental and Contact InformationChris Moore, 919-707-0903Applicants 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.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 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.)

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of traffic monitoring concepts, collection techniques, procedures, standards (FHWA-TMG, and AASHTO-Traffic Data Programs) and equipment?

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Explain how you have knowledge of traffic monitoring concepts, collection techniques, procedures, standards (FHWA-TMG, and AASHTO-Traffic Data Programs) and equipment.

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of statistics and the application of statistics to traffic data analysis and quality control?

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Explain how you have knowledge of statistics and the application of statistics to traffic data analysis and quality control.

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated identifying and investigating data anomalies within large and complex data sets by using line graphs to compare data?

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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to identify and investigate data anomalies within large and complex data sets by using line graphs to compare data.

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated planning, organizing, and performing tasks of low to high complexity, setting short and long-term goals, and prioritizing work daily?

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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to plan, organize, and perform tasks of low to high complexity, setting short and long-term goals, and prioritizing work daily.

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated providing excellent and timely customer service by providing proper data sets to meet customer needs?

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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to provide excellent and timely customer service by providing proper data sets to meet customer needs.

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner?

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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.

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