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Posted By Wilmington NC Business Directory Wilmingtonlist on 06-28-2024 2:40 PM

Description

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Position Description

 

The purpose of this position is to provide support for the City’s Traffic Engineering division by participating in private development reviews and conducting traffic engineering studies, including crash history reviews. The incumbent will make recommendations to the City Traffic Engineer for areas of the City’s traffic network that may benefit from safety improvements. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the City’s streetlight network assets in GIS and coordinating the installation of new streetlights.

 

Typical Tasks

 

• Perform routine computerized software drafting/GIS programs, ink, or pencil drafting of drawings and maps.
• Review development plans for compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Conduct field surveys of streetlight network.
• Coordinate new streetlight installation with utilities and developers.
• Reviewing Traffic Impact Analysis.
• Reviewing crash history. 
• Perform traffic studies within the City’s traffic network.
• Develop recommendations for safety improvements to the City’s traffic network.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field. One year of related experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting up to 20lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position requires work both in an indoor office setting as well as outside performing site inspections of construction sites and developed properties.

 

Our Core Values: 

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

 

Our Mission Statement:  Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

 

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources.  We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families.  Our benefits package includes:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic  
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives 
• Tuition assistance benefits

 

Applicant Status Updates:  After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department.   All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.   

 

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week. 

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.  
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:
 - NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.

 - Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

 

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*): 
 - Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year

 - Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
 - Holidays - 12 paid holidays annually
 - Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).

*Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:
- Tuition reimbursement 
- Employee Assistance Program

- Short & Long Term Disability

- Cancer & Critical Illness

- Accident Insurance

- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership

 

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
 

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits-and-forms for more information.**