Engineering Program Manager; Highway Design

Overview

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Engineering and Construction, Highway Design and Special Projects Section.

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:

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.

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

• Manages professional and subprofessional engineers and technical staff
• Develops and implements program policies
• Coordinates work with other agencies and departments
• Administers major capital improvement construction contracts related to highway design and traffic calming practices
• Project management (review and design) for various engineering (in-house design and consultant) projects within the Highway Design and Special Projects section
• Coordinates with Public Works Inspectors and construction management
• Coordinates work between contractors, consultants, the County, and local government agencies
• Performs field inspections
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities
• Works with Purchasing to determine requirements for contracts, active in the bidding and awarding of contracts
• Assist with planning the budget for future fiscal years
• Coordinates and conducts community meetings
• Investigates complaints, meets with the public and others, and prepares and supervises the preparation of resulting correspondence

• Performs other related duties as required

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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.)

Training and Experience:
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.

• Knowledge of highway design best practices and traffic calming 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, external vendors, elected officials, and communities

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 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.

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)

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 an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.