Engineering Program Manager (Utilities On-Call Contract Manager)

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Administration.This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.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 promotionsand changes in job duties due toreclassificationas 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 will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Examples of DutiesUnder general supervision, plans, coordinates, and manages a major departmental engineering or related program.Examples of Essential Duties:Manages professional and sub professional engineers and technical staffDevelops and implements program policiesCoordinates work with other agencies and departmentsAdministers major capital improvement construction contractsSupervises public work inspectorsCoordinates work between contractors, the County, consultants, and other local government agenciesPerforms field inspectionsMaintains records and prepares reports of program activitiesAdministers sewer cleaning and inspection contractWorks with Purchasing to determine requirements for contracts, active in the bidding and awarding or contractsDetermine/plan the budget for future fiscal yearsHelp develop asset management plan for cleaning and inspection of the sewer systemCoordinates emergency work involving contractors and in-house staffExamples 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.)QualificationsMinimum Qualifications 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.)ORPossession of a certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCandidates should have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of asset management.Knowledge of asset management software 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 and external vendors.Proof of License 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.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 will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants 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 Program Manager (Utilities On-Call Contract Manager)Office of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants 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 EmploymentPhysical and Environmental Conditions: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.Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.