Agency Project Engineer​/Architect Supervisor

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Engineering and Construction. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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301 Cemetery Avenue, Cambridge, MD

The purpose of this position is to supervise, oversee, and manage the operations of the Technical Services within the Engineering and Construction Unit. The Technical Services provides the topographic and hydrographic surveys required for the design and construction of Waterway Improvement, Capital Development, Critical Maintenance, park and marine design projects and other special projects. Topographic projects include surveying for maintenance of park roads and buildings, and new construction in park facilities.

This position is also responsible for the monitoring of the dunes in Ocean City and Assateague Island. Hydrographic projects include surveys for channel maintenance, channel stake out (for dredging projects), post-dredge and new construction such as piers and boat ramps. The position supervises four technical professionals and handles emergency repairs resulting from natural and man‑made disasters, as well as other unforeseen emergencies.

Experience:

Eight years of experience, four years as a design and project manager Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects and an additional four years of experience as an Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor in the building construction field involving the design, construction or repair of building structures or system services.

• Candidates may substitute possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university and four years of experience as a design and project manager Engineer or Architect for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering and Architecture classifications or Engineering and Architecture specialty codes in the Architecture field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

• Four years of supervisory experience for a staff of at least five people with duties such as scheduling, conflict resolution, leave and time‑sheet approval, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Broad knowledge of all types of construction, including building construction, code compliance, inspection repairs, cost estimating, utility construction and repairs and site construction and repairs.
• Good organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects, organize multiple tasks and maintain multiple project files.
• Strong communication skills to convey written and verbal direction and communication to contractors, inspectors, facility managers and other interested individuals.
• Ability to develop and prepare written specifications that are clear and concise for others to follow.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees may be required to carry an electronic paging device or provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be…