Pay Schedule I, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Transportation. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidat... more details
Pay Schedule I, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Transportation.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotionsand changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Job Purpose Under general supervision, performs complex and responsible professional engineering, design, simulation, and computational work. Manages capital improvement projects.
Essential Job Duties
Performs various work in the design of engineering projects, including drafting and reviewing plans, determining right-of-way requirements, writing special provisions, and preparing construction estimates and technical studies.
Manages the design, review, and approval of capital improvement projects.
Reviews and coordinates the work of in-house staff and consultants.
Coordinates project schedules and deadlines.
Investigates problems and designs improvements for plans and specifications for major public works projects and designs new procedures and criteria for correcting operational deficiencies.
Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
Collects, computes and evaluates technical data for the operation of county-wide or county/city-wide utilities distribution systems.
Uses computer to reproduce or represent phenomena likely to occur in actual performance.
Conducts field investigations to determine the availability and adequacy of existing public utilities and roadways relative to proposed county projects.
Analyzes and prepares complex engineering construction drawings.
Prepares estimates of the cost and quantity of materials required for complex construction projects.
Prepares detailed statistical reports based on results from analyzer studies.
Recommends future locations, sizes, additions, and/or improvements to present utilities distribution systems.
Participates in meetings with professional engineers, architects, and consulting agencies.
Performs technical reviews and approvals of construction plans for private residences. Performs reviews and approvals for major commercial construction projects.
Reviews plans for conformance with the NFPA Life Safety Code, the BOCA Basic Building Code and other related codes and laws.
Advises property owners, builders, developers, attorneys and others concerning construction practices and code requirements.
Coordinates field changes with architects, engineers, and building inspectors.
Prepares correspondence, reports, and records as necessary.
Examples of Other Duties Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent; Plus At least eight years' subprofessional engineering experience.
Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (Entry Level)
Knowledge of drafting materials, instruments, and techniques.
Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and the use of logarithms.
Knowledge of land surveys, deeds, plats, and construction drawings.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design work.
Skill in performing drafting, computational, and design work.
Skill in solving mathematical, design, and drafting problems.
Skill in the preparation and analysis of engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
Skill in conducting field investigations.
Skill in the preparation of technical and statistical reports.
Skill in reviewing building construction plans for private residences and commercial projects.
Ability to lead and instruct others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment to perform drafting and design work and conduct engineering studies.
Ability to manage capital improvement projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County engineering standards, codes, and specifications.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer aided drafting and design.
Knowledge of computers and software used in GIS, computer modelling and engineering studies.
Skill in performing computer aided drafting and design.
Skill in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment to conduct engineering studies and solve technical problems.
Skill in leading and instructing others.
Skill in managing capital improvement projects.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.
Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Engineering Associate III - Transportation Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.
Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks
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