Engineering Technician Apprentice - #252998

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is accepting applications for candidates interested in the position of Engineering Technician Apprentice within the Division of Operations.

Engineering Technician Apprentices are assigned a 40 - hour work week. Current starting salary is between $43,260 and $49,445, based on experience. Upon successful completion of the twenty - four (24) month apprenticeship program, appointees will be eligible for advancement to the title of Engineering Technician 1.

Office Description: The Division of Mobility Operations is responsible for detecting, coordinating response to, and reporting conditions along NJDOT roadways. These activities take place in two locations: the Statewide Traffic Management Center (STMC) in Woodbridge, and the Mobility Operations Center-South (MOC-South) in Cherry Hill.

At each location, personnel monitor real-time traffic conditions, coordinate response to incidents, review and approve lane closure hours along NJDOT roadways and enter information into various data systems. These facilities operate during all types of emergencies including winter storms, hurricanes, periods of civil unrest, and other emergency situations.

Job Description: Utilizing various transportation technology systems, this position will be responsible for � investigating, documenting, and reporting real-time traffic conditions and disruptions to the transportation network (crashes, construction, special events, weather events, etc.) � coordinating timely response of DOT and other crash responder agencies to incidents � coordinating with local, state, and regional transportation agencies regarding current and future expected conditions

Preferred Skills: Ideal candidates will have good communications skilled and be able to thrive in a fast - paced environment. A general understanding of New Jersey's transportation network would be valuable.

NOTE: The Statewide Traffic Management Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Mobility Operations Center-South operates 5 days a week, 16 hours each day. As a result, the ability to work overtime will be required (when necessary) in either location due to employee vacancy or absenteeism.

REQUIREMENTS High school diploma and satisfactory completion of high school level courses in basic mathematics which shall have included completion of courses in Geometry and Algebra levels 1 and 2.

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or accept student/OPT program, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.

Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and them maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14 - 7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act."

BENEFITS As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including: � Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) � Pension � Deferred Compensation � 13 paid holidays � Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days) � Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities

TO APPLY You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm

Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents: � NJ State Application for Employment (Application and instructions can be found at link above) � Letter of interest � Current resume � Copy of High School Transcript to verify completion of Geometry, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses

Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically. Applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of their application/resume.

Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit.

NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot - [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case - by - case basis.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [email protected] , or call CSC 609 - 292 - 4144, option 3.

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer