Engineering Associate III (Bureau of Utilities, Pipeline Maintenance)

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works/Bureau of Utilities, Pipeline Maintenance. 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. 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.

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 may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under general supervision, performs complex and responsible professional engineering, design, simulation, and computational work. Manages capital improvement projects.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs various work in the management of utility maintenance and repair projects, including project planning, work prioritization, managing crew workloads, managing project budgets, tracking project schedules, and resolving issues preventing work completion.
• Manages project data submittals and provides quality control on work submitted by contractors or County field crews.
• Reviews and coordinates the work of in-house staff, other County or government agencies, and consultants.
• Investigates problems and recommends improvements for plans and specifications for major public works projects to mitigate future maintenance issues.
• Designs new procedures for work prioritization and criteria for correcting operational deficiencies.
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work for project planning and research for problem solving around system deficiencies.
• Collects, computes, and evaluates technical data for the operation of county-wide or county/city-wide utilities collections systems.
• Assists other County staff with research in solving system deficiencies and issues preventing planned work completion.
• Conducts field visits to investigate system deficiencies and confirm the need for planned work or determine necessary changes to project scope.
• Analyzes engineering drawings to advise field crews.
• Prepares estimates of the cost and quantity of materials required for maintenance and repair projects.
• Prepares detailed statistical reports based on results from analyzer studies.
• Recommends future locations, sizes, additions, and/or improvements to present utilities collection systems.
• Participates in meetings with professional engineers, contractors, field staff supervisors, and consulting agencies.
• Represents the County in meetings and correspondence with property owners, contractors, and consultants.
• Prepares reports and records as necessary.

Examples of Other Duties

• 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

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalentPlus Eight 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.) 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 may result in your application not being considered.

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: Engineering Associate III (Bureau of Utilities, Pipeline Maintenance) Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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.