Engineer III – Water Design

Salary: $75,592.00 – $117,770.00 Annually

Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Job Type: MERIT

Job Number: 02.407 10-2023

Department: PUBLIC WORKS: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

Opening Date: 10/17/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works and Transportation/Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Water 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 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.

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
Under general supervision, serves as a project engineer for various professional engineering projects and assignments. Manages multiple major capital improvement projects and programs.

• Serves as project engineer for various engineering projects and assignments.
• Supervises or leads professional and subprofessional personnel.
• Resolves design problems, prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects, and coordinates projects with outside agencies and stakeholders.
• Reviews and approves estimates, plans and specifications for potable water projects including, but not limited to pipelines, elevated water tanks, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
• Reviews documents for construction phase services including, but not limited to, shop drawings, requests for information, change orders and punch lists.
• Conducts engineering project review meetings and prepares meeting minutes and notes.
• May review estimates, plans and specifications for other disciplines.
• May perform hydraulic modeling.
• Operates and/or oversees the operation of computers used in the development of capital projects, including GIS and computer aided drafting and design at the Intermediate to Advanced level.
• Operates computers to conduct various engineering related studies and to solve technical design problems.
• Operates computers at the Intermediate to Advanced level using Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Serves as project engineer for consultant designed projects.
• Analyzes consultants’ proposals, reviews consultant designs and contract documents, and prepares consulting agreements.
• Prepares and reviews sediment control plans, and other environmental reports and permits.
• Reviews and analyzes geotechnical, test hole, cathodic protection, and other technical 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.
• Attends field and progress meetings.

Examples of Other Duties

• May act as a spokesperson in right-of-way condemnation cases or act as a witness in other judicial proceedings.
• Represents the County and its interests in inter-jurisdictional water projects from preliminary scoping through construction completion.
• 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

At least four years’ current 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’ current 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 Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications 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 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.

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. ()

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Engineer III – Water 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.

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.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience/History” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County’s court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

Select the type of driver’s license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver’s license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to a commercial Class C Maryland Driver’s License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver’s License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver’s License.
• Driver’s License Learners Permit
• I do not have a driver’s license.

05

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

06

Select the choice that best describes your combination of education and experience.

• Master’s degree in engineering, plus two or more years of field or office engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, plus four or more years of field or office engineering experience.
• 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.
• I do not have any of the above described combinations of education and experience.

07

Do you have engineering experience in one or more of the following areas? Select all that apply.

• Water Distribution Mains
• Pumping Stations
• Water Treatment Plants
• Rehabilitation of Water Systems
• Water Transmission Mains
• Ground and Elevated Storage Reservoirs
• I do not have any engineering experience as listed above.

08

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose “I do not have any engineering experience as listed above” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

09

Do you have experience applying for or managing state and federal loans or grants?

• Yes
• No

10

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose “No” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

11

Do you have engineering experience with the design of large or complex water systems?

• Yes
• No

12

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose “No” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

13

The work of the classification is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government

15

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, log into your account, and edit your profile.

• Yes

Required Question