Baltimore County, MD Looking for Engineer III – Sanitary Sewer Design at Towson, Maryland Full Time

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M

Multiple vacancies exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Sewer Design Section.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassificationas 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.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, serves as a project engineer for various sanitary sewer projects. Manages multiple major capital improvement projects.

• Serves as project engineer for various engineering projects.
• Supervises or leads professional and subprofessional personnel.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for sewer pipeline projects, sewer rehabilitation and replacement projects or pumping station design projects.
• Resolves design problems, prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects, and coordinates projects with outside agencies.
• Analyzes consultants’ proposals, reviews consultant designs, and prepares consulting agreements. Reviews and coordinates the work of in-house staff and consultants.
• Coordinates work between consultants, the Department, and other County agencies as well as outside agencies such as the State Highway Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment, U.S. Corps of Engineers and Baltimore City.
• Assists in the preparation of capital improvement budgets and programs.
• Participates in public meetings and hearings.
• Performs investigations on pumping station operations and operational data.
• Performs technical reviews on new pumping station equipment.

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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Plus

Four years’ field or office engineering experience.

(Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years 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

Four years’ field or office engineering experience.

Preferred Qualification(s)

Experience with one of the following preferred

PIPELINES

Experience with the design of new sanitary sewer pipelines; or design of low pressure and grinder pump systems; or design of pressure sewers and appurtenances; or with replacement and rehabilitation practices for manholes, pipelines and laterals.

OR

PUMP STATIONS

Experience with the design of new wastewater pumping stations or with replacement/rehabilitation practices for upgrading existing pumping stations and appurtenances.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level):

Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage an engineering program. Ability to supervise professional engineering, subprofessional engineering, technical, and clerical staff. Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external vendors.

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 ofLicenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferredqualifications 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 Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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 III – Sanitary Sewer Design

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

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.