Engineering Supervisor

Salary: $88,790.38 - $143,840.46 Annually Location : 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646, MD Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2026-00146 Department: PGM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAG Opening Date: 05/29/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Summary The hiring salary range is $88,790.38 to 143,840.46 annually, commensurate with experience. Open until filled with a best consideration date of June 19, 2026. This posting may close without notice. Charles County Government is seeing an experienced Engineering Supervisor to perform supervisory civil engineering and related work for the County. Supervisor will be involved in the application of civil engineering principles and concepts to infrastructure projects; positions are assigned responsibility for major functional areas within the division. Essential Job FunctionsResponsible for supervision of engineering staff, management of specialized engineering work in an assigned functional area.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. Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leave, performance and other personnel actions. Monitor staff functions and initiate appropriate corrective actions as necessary.Develops, reviews and evaluates studies, reports, request for proposals, and makes recommendations or takes appropriate actions. Makes recommendations on budget expenditures and policy documents.Applies various specialized 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.Is responsible for consistent performance of staff in interpretation of policy and code. Ensures staff maintenance of project files and records and preparation of related reports including graphic materials, maps and other illustrative materials as necessary.Coordinates studies and projects with other division functions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies as necessary. Serves as final authority in decisions regarding specific project or case management decisions.Attends meetings with county staff, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, and public regarding County requirements applicable to projects, and to discuss and resolve problems and issues arising during the process.Develops policy and procedure for the division, provides policy direction to staff, and develops and manages project budget.Responds to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, and contractors regarding procedures and compliance issues. Represents the County on a regional or state-wide basis and makes presentations before the various boards and commissions.Performs field visits and site inspections when necessary.Serves on boards, committees and work groups as assigned and provides technical support and assistance as needed.Assists in formulating and implementing engineering design and construction projects or policies.May manage, implement, and update various applicable ordinances, specifications, and details.Performs other related job duties as assigned. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering; Master's degree in a related field preferred. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering experience. Licenses or Certificates: Valid driver's license. Maryland Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required. Special Requirements/Qualifications: This position is required to receive climate competency training level 2. Work is subject to frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines. Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of engineering as applied to the area of assignment.Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.Ability to monitor, manage and supervise the work of an assigned functional area within the engineering division.Ability to perform technically sound engineering and related studies and formulate appropriate recommendations.Ability to interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, standard specifications and details to varied engineering and related situations.Ability to develop and interpret engineering design and construction policies.Ability to develop and manage a functional or project budget.Ability to maintain records and prepare related reports and correspondence.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including public presentations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work including internal and external customers. 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 100 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. Department/Division: Planning and Growth Management/Infrastructure Management Pay Grade: 118 FLSA Status: Exempt Telework Eligible: Yes Reports to: Chief of Infrastructure Management Supervises: Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, Infrastructure Management Permit Specialist CharlesCountyGovernment BENEFITS SUMMARY www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD Health Insurance Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage. Flexible Spending Account Provides medical and dependent care options. Supplemental Income Products Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy. Long Term Disability Insurance No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment. Life Insurance No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available. Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory. Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Employee Leave • Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO). • The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. • Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees. Transfer of Sick Leave New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment. Work Schedules • Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework. Additional Fringe Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period • Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility. • House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers. • Free, Employee Wellness Programs • Legal Resources (prepaid benefit) • Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling) Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025 01 The hiring salary range for this position is $88,790.38 - $143.840.46 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position. I acknowledge this is the hiring salary range for this position. 02 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? YesNo 03 For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. 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. I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process. 04 Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force? YesNo Required Question