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
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 will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under 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 staff
• Develops and implements program policies
• Coordinates work with other agencies and departments
• Administers major capital improvement construction contracts
• Supervises public work inspectors
• Coordinates work between contractors, the County, consultants, and other local government agencies
• Performs field inspections
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities
• Administers sewer cleaning and inspection contract
• Works with Purchasing to determine requirements for contracts, active in the bidding and awarding or contracts
• Determine/plan the budget for future fiscal years
• Help develop asset management plan for cleaning and inspection of the sewer system
• Coordinates emergency work involving contractors and in-house staff

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.)
Minimum 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.)
OR
Possession of a certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Candidates 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 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 Program Manager (Utilities On-Call Contract Manager)
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
Duties
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.
Physical 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 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.