Engineering Program Manager; Utilities On-Call Contract Manager

Engineering Program Manager (Utilities On-Call Contract Manager)

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

This position is located in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Administration in Baltimore County.

• Manage professional and sub‑professional engineers and technical staff
• Develop and implement program policies
• Coordinate work with other agencies and departments
• Administer major capital improvement construction contracts
• Supervise public‑work inspectors
• Coordinate work between contractors, the County, consultants, and other local government agencies
• Perform field inspections
• Maintain records and prepare reports of program activities
• Administer sewer cleaning and inspection contract
• Work with Purchasing to determine requirements for contracts, and participate in the bidding and awarding of contracts
• Determine and plan the budget for future fiscal years
• Help develop an asset‑management plan for cleaning and inspection of the sewer system
• Coordinate emergency work involving contractors and in‑house staff

• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma plus twelve (12) years of sub‑professional engineering experience (additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years).
• OR possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.

• 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, sub‑professional engineering, technical and clerical staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external vendors.

Possession of a valid non‑commercial Class C Maryland driver’s license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.

Applicants must 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 the application not being considered.

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America must submit degree‑equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.

WES.org).

ATTN:
Engineering Program Manager (Utilities On‑Call Contract Manager)
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204

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.

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.

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education and fingerprinting checks.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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