Position will serve as Bridge Maintenance Engineer for Division 2 which includes Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico and Pitt Counties. Plan, assign, direct, and coordinate a number of physically dispersed bridge crews in maintenance, repair and replacement of bridges, drainage pipes exceeding forty-eight inches in diameter and box culverts. Manage and supervise all bridge maintenance and force account construction for the eight Division 2 counties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and highway methods and techniques. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of all field and office engineering instruments; ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; ability to interpret plans, provisions, and specifications; ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations; and ability to establish work relationships between the department and citizens.
Ability to supervise and monitor maintenance program to ensure efficient and safe use of personnel, equipment, and materials; to formulate a comprehensive bridge maintenance program within limits of budget; supervise and evaluate the performance of other employees; communicate effectively; maintain positive working relationships; and operate motor vehicle safely. Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends. Must have ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain. Will be subject to high volumes of traffic and extreme temperatures/weather conditions. Safety toe footwear will be required.