Job responsibilities include the following:

• Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders such as Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Counselors, individuals with disabilities, vendors, and contractors.
• Conduct site visits to consumers’ homes, schools, and/or worksites to assess factors barriers and determine engineering needs.
• Document recommendations and specifications for safe and cost-effective engineering solutions that may include adaptive equipment and devices, assistive technology, residence modifications, vehicle modifications, and worksite modifications/accommodations.
• Maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation engineering related best practices, products, services, and vendors.
• Provide technical assistance for internal team and interagency projects when requested.

About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

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  Knowledge of practical applications of engineering or architectural science and technology
• Knowledge of or experience with project management
• Knowledge of or experience with producing written reports, recommendations, and plans

Management Preferences:

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to accomplish goals
• Experience in construction and/or home modification as well as electromechanical design
• Knowledge of adaptive driving technologies and vehicle modification processes.
• Knowledge of disabilities and related functional issues
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, devices, and technologies available for individuals with disabilities
• Ability to design and fabricate customized engineering solutions when needed

Please refer to the link below for additional information
https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Note: This position does not require the necessary special qualification.