Survey Party Chief - Construction

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Transportation
• Division
• State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
• Job Classification Title
• Engineering Specialist II (S)
• Position Number
• 60020604
• Grade
• NC14

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

The posting is for one Engineering Specialist II position that will serve as Survey Party Chief in the Sanford Resident Engineer's Office. Duties include performing survey work on complex construction projects, supervising survey crews and lower-level technicians, making independent decisions, and communicating effectively with co-workers, contractor's personnel, and the general public.

When contract surveying is utilized, the Survey Party Chief will be responsible for reviewing the contractor's survey submittals and providing checks of their construction layouts in the field. The employee working in this position will be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, outside environmental hazards, confined areas, and may be required to work at night and on weekends.

Ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specification/inspection procedures. Safety Toe Shoes required.

*Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.*

Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC14 $52,592 - $92,036

Management prefers applicants with the following

• Experience using surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment
• Experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Experience in performing highway construction stakeouts
• Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex surveying
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• Associate's degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
• It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.