Engineer I - Watershed Restoration

Full Job Description

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

Pay Schedule I, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Restoration Section.

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

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

Current and future vacancies may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

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 can attach your transcript(s) or licenses(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.

Requirements

Under close supervision, performs routine professional engineering work.

• Assists in the feasibility assessment, design, technical review and project management of capital environmental, water resource and stormwater engineering projects, including the drafting of plans, determination of right-of-way requirements, writing of special provisions, and preparation of construction estimates, review of consultant design plans, and grading plans.
• Assists in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Assists in operating computers to conduct hydraulic/hydrologic analyses watersheds and natural waterway systems by performing technical computations and computer modeling and other engineering related studies.
• Performs field inspections and investigations of watershed/waterway restoration projects such as water quality improvement BMPs, outfall restoration, stormwater management facilities and floodplain/stream, wetland creation.
• Investigates complaints from the public regarding natural waterway systems and engineering matters.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies.

Examples of Other Duties

• Provides advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the public, architects, contractors and other engineers.
• 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

OR

Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America.

Preferred Qualifications
College coursework, internships and/or work experience in civil, water resources engineering, hydrology, stormwater management, storm drain design, watershed/water quality planning and/or applied environmental projects such as stormwater management design, wetland restoration and stormwater treatment Best Management Practices.

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.

You can attach your transcript(s) or licenses(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.

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 I - Watershed Restoration
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.

Additional Information

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.