Salary: $65,876.00 - $115,283.00 Annually
Location : Statewide, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-08687-65034076
Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division: Soil & Water Conservation
Opening Date: 08/20/2024
Closing Date: 9/5/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineer III
Position Number: 65034076
Section: Soil & Water Conservation
Salary Grade: NC20
Recruitment Range: $65,876 - $108,500
Description of Work This position accelerates construction of engineering practices for implementing conservation programs. The Engineer III supervises a regional team of engineers and technicians developing designs and performing construction inspections for engineering practices pursuant to program policies, standards and/or General Statute 89C. The employee will be required to seal their designs, as well as those developed by staff under their direct charge, because many of these practices require a professional engineer's seal under N.C. GS 89C. The position provides technical leadership to the regional team. The Engineer III also provides engineering support to animal producers necessary to meet NRCS waste storage design standards in order to maintain compliance with state and federal animal waste permits. In addition to supervision of technical staff, the position performs, and coordinates work necessary to implement engineering design and construction for BMPs associated with the N.C. Ag Cost Share Program, Community Conservation Assistance Program, and the Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program practices. The position also has responsibility for special Division projects within their region including emergency response, joint NRCS/Division projects, representing the Division on technical issues, overseeing the training of regional technical staff and serving as an advisor to the Engineering Services Section Chief. The Engineer III will have a key role in the Division Job Approval Authority (JAA) program, coordinating and implementing technical training by regional engineers for district staff on engineering design practices approved for JAA along with reviewing and approving applications for engineering design practices submitted in their region.
Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, engineers may be requested to respond after hours in the event of an emergency.
This position will be headquartered in Buncombe County; however, the work will be done statewide.Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:- Experience and/or knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts of agricultural and civil engineering.
- Ability to effectively manage time and multiple projects.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to facilitate discussion with various organizations, agencies, and the public, often with conflicting goals.
- Ability to travel throughout the state as needed, may include some overnight travel.
Necessary Special Requirements:Must have a valid driver's license.
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:- Experience in a supervisory role, project management, and/or team leadership preferred.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) 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 Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line.
It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
*Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.*
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
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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Do you have knowledge and/or experience of the principles, practices and concepts of agricultural and civil engineering? If you answer yes to this question, you MUST include your knowledge and or/experience on your application under duties to qualify for this position.
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Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
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If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA.
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To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "no" enter NA.
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