Engineer III - Stormwater Management

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) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Examples of Duties: Definition of Responsibility Under general supervision, serves as a project engineer for various professional engineering projects. Manages multiple major capital improvement projects. Manages a major departmental engineering program. Examples of Essential DutiesServes as project engineer for various engineering projects. Supervises or leads professional and subprofessional personnel. Resolves design problems, prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects, and coordinates projects with outside agencies. Reviews and approves plans and specifications for roads, bridges, drains, and public buildings. Operates and/or oversees the operation of computers used in the development of capital projects, including GIS and computer aided drafting and design. Operates and/or supervises the operation of computers to conduct various engineering related studies and to solve technical design problems. Manages a CADD operations center, including the administration of computer networks, engineering software, and user training. Serves as project engineer for consultant designed projects. Analyzes consultants' proposals, reviews consultant designs, and prepares consulting agreements. Serves as project engineer for developers' projects. Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of a group of public works inspectors. Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of professional environmental specialists. Reviews and approves plans and specifications for water, sewer, solid and hazardous waste disposal, and air pollution control systems. Prepares and reviews storm water management plans, sediment control plans, and other environmental reports. Participates in and conducts public meetings and hearings. Investigates complaints, meets with the public and others, and prepares and supervises the preparation of resulting correspondence. Assists in the preparation of capital improvement budgets and programs. Examples of Other DutiesMay act as a spokesperson in right-of-way condemnation cases or act as a witness in other judicial proceedings. Performs other related duties as required.

Required 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 Qualifications: Experience with the Maryland Department of the Environment 2000 Maryland Stormwater Design Manual and Environmental Site Design techniques. Experience in performing H&H analyses for SWM facilities. Experience with the design of MD-378 ponds and performing dam breach analyses per the latest guidance documents/memos from MDE.

Conditions of Employment: 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.

Benefits: Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time, merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Salary Annual Salary review Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance General Increases Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification. Sick Leave Vacation Leave Personal Leave Holidays Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Educational Assistance 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer: This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.