Engineer II - Water and Sewer Asset Management Project Engineer

Pay Schedule I, Grade 31, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

Vacancies exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering & Construction, Sewer Design.
 
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within 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 promotions and 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) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Under general supervision, serves as a project engineer for various professional engineering sewer project and as the primary contact for the water and sewer linear (pipelines) asset management program.  Manages sewer capital improvement projects of smaller scope and budget.

• Coordinates and executes tasks associated with the water and sewer linear (pipelines) asset management program.
• Manages the work of consultants, contractors and others.
• Assists in the development and implementation of asset management standards and program policies.
• Reviews and comments on consultant proposals.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities.
• Implements Bureau asset management strategies.
• Recommends the likelihood and consequence of failure criteria.
• Coordinates work between consultants, the Department and other County agencies.
• Assist with coordinating program requirements and access needs to County IT staff.
• Maintains existing asset management models and oversees development and deployment of new models.
• 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 small scope and budget sewer pipeline capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates the work of in-house staff and consultants with regard to sewer capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates project schedules and deadlines.
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer-aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans and projects.
• Performs periodic field inspections and/or site visits of construction projects or to verify existing conditions.
• Investigates and responds to engineering-related complaints from the public.

Examples of Other Duties

• Leads and assists less experienced and subordinate personnel.
• 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.)Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.

PLUS
 
Two years' field or office engineering experience.

Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

OR

Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus two years' field or office engineering experience.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school 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 License(s), Certification(s) and Education will 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: Engineer II - Sewer Design
Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or licenses(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.

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.