Engineering Specialist Senior - Raleigh, United States - City of Raleigh, NC
Description
Salary:
$51, $83,988.00 Annually
Location :
Raleigh, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
Department:
Transportation Services
Opening Date:
04/10/2024
Closing Date:
4/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Hiring Range:
$51, $65,000.00
Job Description
Joining our Infrastructure Inspection Team as the
Engineering Specialist Senior - Transportation Infrastructure Inspections
will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the quality of Raleigh's critical infrastructure, such as water mains, sewer mains, storm drains, sidewalks, greenway trails, and roadway construction.
The Transportation Infrastructure Inspections Unit is responsible for overseeing construction sites and contractors working within the public right-of-way and easements, ensuring the work is completed to City and Safety Standards in a timely manner.
Team Environment:
You will contribute to our sense of community and teamwork where collaboration is encouraged.
Paid Training and Development:
You will obtain certifications and skill development to provide you a sustainable career rather than just a job.
Career Advancement Opportunities:
You will have internal opportunities to improve your job grade or transition into one of many specialized roles within our organization.
Diversity of Tasks:
Your assignments will remain interesting and challenging due to the variety of tasks and number of variables from one task to the next.
Work Hours:
You will have a predictable work schedule, and most overtime opportunities are voluntary.
Job Security:
As a municipal employee, your services will be essential resulting in stable, secure employment.
Health and Retirement Benefits:
Your comprehensive benefits will be outstanding and represent a substantial contribution toward your health, well-being, and continued employment with our team.
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
You will receive generous paid leave and holidays, providing a better work-life balance and providing you the assurance that we value you as an employee.
Performs inspections of water and sewer mains, utility services, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, greenway trails, and storm drain systems within the public right-of-way.
Reviews, understands, and enforces all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. Reviews construction plans; schedules, inspects and tracks inspections.
Inspects materials and workmanship associate with the installation of water mains, sewer mains, reuse mains, roadways, sidewalks, and storm drainage.
Inspects work zones to ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and City issued obstruction permits; conducts field test as required; completes required forms and reports.
Inspects job sites, materials, workmanship.Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate's Degree in engineering or directly related field and three years of paraprofessional engineering experience, preferably in area of assignment.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years' experience in road construction, utility installation, or civil engineering inspection. Work Zone certification.
Additional Information
Knowledge of:
Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment). Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment). Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment). Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work. Project management principles and practices. Business math concepts. Filing and record-keeping principles. Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices. Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment). Customer service principles. Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment. Modern office technology.
Skill In:
Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment). Training and coaching staff (based on assignment). Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed (based on assignment). Assessing and evaluating project performance and timelines. Performing inspections or reviews and documenting compliance or deficiencies. Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports and program materials. Performing basic original research, compiling and assembling data. Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands. Providing direction to others in order to meet standards. Providing attention to detail in assignments. Proofreading and error correction. Business math computations. Organizing and maintaining records and files. Maintaining and updating data and documentation. Comprehending reference books and manuals. Operating assigned tools and equipment. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment). Providing customer service. Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards".
The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are
not
eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
Some high school
High school diploma (or GED)
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD or other professional degree
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to less than 2 years
2 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 4 years
4 to less than 5 years
5 to less than 6 years
6 to less than 7 years
7 to less than 8 years
8 to less than 9 years
9 to less than 10 years
10 years or more
03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.
04Are you proficient at reading construction plans?
Yes
No
05
Do you have experience dealing with the general public regarding construction issues?
Yes
No
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