Engineering Supervisor II

Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Office of State Fire Marshal

Job Classification Title

Engineering Supervisor II (NS)

Position Number

60013388

Grade

NC22

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

Description of Work:
Position 60013388 - Engineering Supervisor II
Recruitment Salary Range: $75,925 – $112,386
Salary Grade: NC22

*This posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the end date.
This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Engineering Supervisor II to lead Building Systems Engineers who review construction plans and specifications for compliance with North Carolina Codes. This position ensures proper application of state statutes, accurate code interpretation, and the protection of life safety for citizens across North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist Building Systems Engineers in accurate and timely reviews of construction plans and specifications.
• Oversee construction, renovation, repair, and addition plan reviews for public buildings statewide.
• Manage daily work operations, personnel matters, performance management, monthly reporting, staffing, and planning.
• Provide technical assistance to work groups, including fire investigations, storm, hurricane, and flood investigations (SERT duty), and collaborate with the NC Qualification Board.
• Adjust workloads and priorities to support special project requests or stakeholder needs.
• Assist with legislative matters, plan review workflow optimization, and interagency coordination.
• Serve as a member of the NC OSFM State Emergency Response Team (SERT), providing specialized support during emergency incidents.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Experience managing engineering tasks and personnel.
• Extensive experience applying the North Carolina Code to active construction projects.
• Level III Code Official Certification in Building, Fire, and Electrical.
• Experience developing professional or educational public presentations.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The management preferences listed in this vacancy announcement are used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; 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.

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:

Gretchen Marie Senez

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]