Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician III (S)

Position Number

60032400

Grade

NC11

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

*This is a REPOST.*


About NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

About the Hazard Mitigation Section:
The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section (HM) is to deliver and support mitigation activities across the State of North Carolina as guided and authorized under NC General Statute 166A, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and other guiding pieces of legislation. The section completes its mission by developing mitigation plans at the state and local level, managing, and implementing grants provided by FEMA for protection of NC residents and their property; acquiring, managing, and disseminating geospatial data and flood water information; and managing the National Flood insurance program (NFIP) for the State.


About the Position:
The County Boundary Surveyor Assistant will perform at a professional level, supporting higher level professionals for geomatics projects by serving as a member of a geodetic survey team. The candidate selected will be performing the following tasks: All aspects of geodetic surveying, water boundary surveys, public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys, research, evaluation and analyzing/processing survey data, floodplain mapping vertical and horizontal control surveys (high water marks, gauge surveys, elevation certificates).The candidate will be required to utilize conventional survey methods and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers recording signals from navigational satellites.

This position will perform a wide variety of complex assignments in analyzing, computing, editing, processing of county/state boundary and geodetic survey field data. If selected, the candidate will be reviewing completed field data performed by other members of the survey team to insure completeness and accuracy. For the position, the candidate will be involved in a wide range of independent decision making and use of judgment in the field and geodetic survey activities. The selected candidate will also receive project assignments from higher level professionals.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing field operations in a safe manner and utilize traffic control when working on or near a roadway, keeping up to date on current equipment, standards, specifications, and safety. If selected, the candidate will be expected to use knowledge of specific laws (89C, 47-30, 153A-18) rules and regulations and National Geodetic Survey processes and procedures within the field. The position will also require the use of software packages needed to complete and submit projects to the National Geodetic Survey and preparation of plats (NC General Statute 47-30) for recordation in a Register of Deeds office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:

$45,391 - $65,000

Salary Range: NC11

$45,431 - $79,504

**Please note that this posting will close at 11:59pm on May 28th, 2026**

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant

qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in the geomatics specialty area and the ability to use it in practice.
• Ability to understand and apply the geomatic concepts, practices, and theories involved in the completion of different types of surveys and geomatic projects.
• Ability to prepare/review small or less complex geomatic maps/plats and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with geomatic principles, standards, laws and project needs; ability to make recommendations to higher level surveyors or managers on project concerns/issues.
• Ability to ensure sufficient coverage/resources for proposed program/project, under the guidance of a higher-level surveyor or manager.
• Ability to write clear, concise and organized documents and reports addressing basic geomatic concepts and facts
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

· Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and

transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

· Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

· International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

· Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

· Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact NCEM HR at ncemhr@ncdps.gov.

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, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Ashley Minnick

Recruiter Email:

ASHLEY.MINNICK@NCDPS.GOV

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