Senior Utilities Coordinator

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　　Senior Utilities Coordinator

　　Salary

　　$46,817.00 - $81,930.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Wake County, NC

　　Job Type

　　Permanent Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　23-15785

　　Department

　　Dept of Transportation

　　Division

　　State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Job Class Title

　　Engineering Specialist I

　　Position Number

　　60027207

　　Section

　　Technical Services/Utilities Unit

　　Work Location

　　Wake

　　Salary Grade

　　NC13

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description of Work

　　Salary Grade: NC13 Salary Range: $46,817.00 – $81,930.00

　　This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities.

　　The Utilities Unit facilitates and manages the relocation, adjustment, removal, and addition of utilities along highways and rights of way the N.C. Department of Transportation owns while maintaining and preserving the integrity of the highway system and ensuring the safety of its users. The Utilities Unit serves as the subject matter experts on utilities within state rights of way.

　　We are looking for an Engineering Specialist I to serve as a Senior Utilities Coordinator in Raleigh.

　　In the position you will:

　　Coordinate roadway construction design activities with utility owners (water, sewer, electric power, gas, and telecommunications) to arrive at a plan for avoiding or relocating utilities in advance of roadway projects and manage consultants in the performance of these duties.

　　Work with a Utilities Engineer to review highway construction plans and develop a preliminary relocation and avoidance plan.

　　Present preliminary relocation and avoidance plans to the utility owners and assist the owners by providing any information needed while developing their detailed plans.

　　Develop preliminary utility project estimates, review estimates prepared by the owners, approve payments to the utility owners, assist the utility owners with developing construction schedules, and manage the utility relocation schedules to ensure that no utility causes a delay in the roadway project schedule.

　　Interpret NC General Statutes and evidence provided by utility owners to determine whether NCDOT or the utility owner has responsibility for the cost of the utility construction and design.

　　Interpret NC General Statutes to determine eligibility for assistance in purchasing easements and recommend requested easements for approval and purchase.

　　Coordinate planning for environmental compliance; review submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards; assist and train Utilities Coordinators with less experience; and negotiate contracts with utility owners for the relocation of utilities.

　　Interact with other professionals and the general public.

　　Utilize the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

　　Use self-motivation to complete tasks within prescribed timelines with limited supervision.

　　Occasionally travel overnight.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

　　Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

　　Experience reading and interpreting highway construction plans and utility construction plans.

　　Experience communicating and negotiating with public agencies, contractors, or utility companies.

　　Experience in project management, scheduling, and coordinating multiple factors in the project.

　　Experience planning and coordinating utility relocations.

　　Demonstrated ability performing duties independently with limited supervision.

　　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.

　　Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Supplemental and Contact Information

　　Yolanda Cooper 919-707-7194

　　Applicants 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.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Which of the following best describes your level of experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and utility construction plans?

　　None

　　Less than 1 Year

　　1-2 Years

　　2-3 Years

　　3-4 Years

　　4-5 Years

　　5 or More Years

　　03

　　Which of the following best describes your level of experience communicating and negotiating with public agencies, contractors, or utility companies?

　　None

　　Less than 1 Year

　　1-2 Years

　　2-3 Years

　　3-4 Years

　　4-5 Years

　　5 or More Years

　　04

　　Which of the following best describes your level of experience in project management, scheduling, and coordinating multiple factors in the project?

　　None

　　Less than 1 Year

　　1-2 Years

　　2-3 Years

　　3-4 Years

　　4-5 Years

　　5 or More Years

　　05

　　Which of the following best describes your level of experience planning and coordinating utility relocations?

　　None

　　Less than 1 Year

　　1-2 Years

　　2-3 Years

　　3-4 Years

　　4-5 Years

　　5 or More Years

　　06

　　Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated performing duties independently with limited supervision?

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1-2 years

　　2-3 years

　　3-4 years

　　4-5 years

　　5 or more years

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　　State of North Carolina

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