Engineering Associate III (Development Plans Review)

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

A vacancy exists in the Division of Buildings Plan Review, Department of Permits, Approval and Inspections.

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

Examples of Duties

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

• Performs various work in the design of engineering projects, including drafting and reviewing plans, determining right-of-way requirements, writing special provisions, and preparing construction estimates and technical studies.
• Manages the design, review, and approval of capital improvement projects. Reviews and coordinates the work of in-house staff and consultants. Coordinates project schedules and deadlines.
• Investigates problems and designs improvements for plans and specifications for major public works projects and designs new procedures and criteria for correcting operational deficiencies.
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Collects, computes and evaluates technical data for the operation of county-wide or county/city-wide utilities distribution systems. Uses computer to reproduce or represent phenomena likely to occur in actual performance.
• Conducts field investigations to determine the availability and adequacy of existing public utilities and roadways relative to proposed county projects. Analyzes and prepares complex engineering construction drawings. Prepares estimates of the cost and quantity of materials required for complex construction projects.
• Prepares detailed statistical reports based on results from analyzer studies. Recommends future locations, sizes, additions, and/or improvements to present utilities distribution systems.
• Participates in meetings with professional engineers, architects, and consulting agencies.
• Performs technical reviews and approvals of construction plans for private residences. Performs reviews and approvals for major commercial construction projects. Reviews plans for conformance with the NFPA Life Safety Code, the BOCA Basic Building Code and other related codes and laws.
• Advises property owners, builders, developers, attorneys and others concerning construction practices and code requirements. Coordinates field changes with architects, engineers, and building inspectors.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and records as necessary.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus 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. 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: Engineering Associate III (Development Plans Review)

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You 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.

Conditions of Employment

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.