Engineer III - Development Review

Salary : $76,072.62 - $123,237.47 Annually

Location : MD 20646, MD

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2024-00378

Department : PGM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAG

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Summary

The hiring range is $76,072.62 - $99,654.95 annually, commensurate with experience.

This posting is continuous with a best consideration date of March 6, 2025.

Position open until filled.

Telework eligibility after six months of satisfactory performance.

We are excited to introduce you to the Engineer III - Development Review position with Charles County Government. As an Engineer III, you will be responsible for assisting with the development and oversight of the technical engineering team for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Planning and design. You will also perform supervisory civil engineering and related work involving the application of civil engineering principles, engineering, project management, permitting and concept development for developer infrastructure and / or capital improvement projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for supervising specialized engineering work in an assigned functional area including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, roads, water or sewer engineering.
• Assists the Engineering Supervisor with the development of the Engineering Work Program, including project initiation, development, procurement actions, schedules, and staff coordination.
• Supervises engineering staff : assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements. Selects, trains and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates studies, reports and recommendations and takes or recommends appropriate actions.
• Develops, manages, and maintains the computer-based water and wastewater models for the County.
• Performs analysis of existing and proposed infrastructure through the application of computer modeling software and applies engineering principles and related judgement to determine infrastructure performance and necessary improvements.
• Applies various specialized analysis including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, road, water, and sewer analysis as appropriate to projects to discern relevant issues and facts and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Meets with parties involved to discuss and clarify issues and explain requirements; advises and assists parties on how to achieve compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Ensures the maintenance of project files and records and preparation of related reports including graphic materials, maps and other illustrative materials as necessary.
• Reviews and evaluates projects for conformance with engineering regulations, development and subdivision requirements, standard specifications, standard details, and other areas as assigned. Prepares related reports and recommendations for review and presentation to various boards and committees.
• Coordinates studies and projects with other division functions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies as necessary.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, developers, engineers, landowners, attorneys and others involved in infrastructure regarding procedures, compliance issues and related matters.
• Performs field visits and site inspections as necessary.
• Serves on boards, committees and work groups as assigned, providing technical support and assistance, often representing the County on a regional or state-wide basis.
• Assists in formulating and implementing long range, comprehensive engineering projects or policies, and updating applicable ordinances, specification and details.
• Performs related work as required.
• Fills in for or represents the Engineering Supervisor, as necessary.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Five years of progressively responsible engineering experience.

Licenses or Certifications :

Valid driver's license.

Professional Engineer license

Special Requirements / Qualifications :

Knowledge of water and sewer system modeling software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is partly sedentary with periods of moderate physical activity and is performed in office and field surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment. Work is subject to interruptions and inflexible deadlines. May be required to work some evenings and weekends to coincide with project schedules and / or public information meetings.

Department / Division : Planning and Growth Management / Planning

Pay Grade : 116

FLSA Status : Exempt

Telework Eligible : Yes

Reports To : Engineering Supervisor

Supervises : Engineer I, Engineer II

Charles County Government

BENEFITS SUMMARY

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Health Insurance

Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost (sliding scale based on hours worked)

Retiree Health Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement - New hires who elect health insurance coverage with Charles County Government will be enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account ( VEBA).

Upon retirement or separation from employment, you will be able to use the funds in the VEBA account to pay for your health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. You will contribute $31.75 per pay period (via payroll deduction). County Government will contribute $95.26 per pay period. The contribution may be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan)

Plan Eligibility : Must work minimum 37.5 hrs / week.

Non Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution

Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution

Communications, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution

Sworn, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution

Corrections, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution

Deferred Compensation Plan

457(b) Governmental Plan - available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Plans include : Empower, MetLife, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.

Employee Assistance Program

A voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave

May receive credit for up to 400 hours of accrued, but unpaid, sick leave from previous employer when they begin employment.

Life Insurance

No charge to employee (valued at 1.5x the employee's annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies are available.

Long Term Disability Insurance

No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability up to $5,000 / month

Flexible Spending Account

Medical and dependent care options available

Supplemental Income Products

Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity Policy

Legal Resources

A prepaid legal resource benefit

Employee Leave

1,950 hours per year = 30 annual PTO hours

2,080 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours

2,184 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours

An eligible employee who starts after the first pay period of the calendar year will receive a pro-rated number of hours based on their hire date.

Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Full time employees are eligible to participate after completing one full year of employment, and successful completion of their probationary period. An employee is eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 12 credit hours up to a maximum reimbursement determined through the annual County Government budgetary process.

Onsite Childcare at a Discounted Rate

Located at the Department of Community Services (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677)

House Keys 4 Employee Program

For eligible full time employees who are first time home buyers. Up to a

7,500, 0% interest loan, to be used for a down payment or closing cost toward a new home in Charles County.

Wellness Program

Employees have access to an onsite gym, the digital wellness platform - Burnalong, and monthly webinars / events at no cost to you.

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective : July 1, 2019

This position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Are you able to confirm that you meet this requirement?

This position requires five years of appropriate and relevant engineering experience. Are you able to confirm that you meet this requirement?

Do you have a Professional Engineer license

The hiring range for this position is $76,072.62 - $99,654.95 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring pay range for this position.

The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true : - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check and driver record check, if applicable. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

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Salary : $76,073 - $99,655