Engineering Program Manager; Utilities On-Call Contract Manager

Job Information

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Administration.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

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

Note: List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A résumé will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a résumé 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.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and manages a major departmental engineering or related program.

• Manages professional and sub professional engineers and technical staff
• Develops and implements program policies
• Coordinates work with other agencies and departments
• Administers major capital improvement construction contracts
• Supervises public work inspectors
• Coordinates work between contractors, the County, consultants, and other local government agencies
• Performs field inspections
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities
• Administers sewer cleaning and inspection contract
• Works with Purchasing to determine requirements for contracts, active in the bidding and awarding or contracts
• Determine/plan the budget for future fiscal years
• Help develop asset management plan for cleaning and inspection of the sewer system
• Coordinates emergency work involving contractors and in-house staff

• Performs other related duties as required.

Possession of a high school diploma, plus twelve 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.)

OR

Possession of a certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.

• Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of asset management.
• Knowledge of asset management software preferred.
• 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.

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.

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 Program Manager (Utilities On-Call Contract Manager)
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

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. Duties may include field inspections and travel to various work sites.

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.