Stream Restoration Engineer; Engineer III, Grade 25

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The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83,556 to $128,381 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award‑winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry‑leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures.

DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

DEP is the lead agency in Montgomery County dedicated to improving stream health and water quality, and this position will support the implementation of the County’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Program (MS4 permit) as it relates to the stormwater facility and stream restoration Capital Improvements Projects program.

We are seeking an experienced Engineer III who will be responsible for the engineering and construction review and quality control of individual project designs, work order development and review of cost proposals.

The ideal and successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience in the design, construction, and contract management of stormwater management, low impact development (LID), and stream restoration projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply modern civil/environmental/water resources engineering principles and practices, and technical analyses to support MS4 compliance.
• Experience in contract administration, from preparing contract documents such as scope of work and technical specifications, reviewing and rating proposals, providing engineering support during negotiations, and overseeing contractual work.
• Ability to interpret applicable codes, statutes, and regulations pertaining to stormwater management and sediment control, and experience coordinating agency reviews and permitting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), ability to collaborate across teams, and mentor/guide other technical staff.

This position will be responsible for leading engineering and construction reviews, overseeing quality control of project designs, developing work orders, evaluating cost proposals, and supporting other programs within the Watershed Restoration Division including watershed planning, stormwater facility maintenance planning and stream restoration maintenance.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Developing and implementing engineering and construction task orders for construction of stream restoration, stormwater management facility projects or repair and reconstruction of stormwater facilities, ensuring compliance with the task order scope of service and project schedule.
• Developing engineering and construction task orders for construction in coordination with staff in the Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Section, who develop and oversee the program for inspection, monitoring, and routine maintenance of stream restoration projects that were constructed to provide water quality improvements and impervious treatment.
• Coordinating public meetings with Watershed Planning staff, and making presentations to the residents, homeowners' associations, property managers, etc. about capital improvement projects.
• Providing engineering technical assistance to support compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Program (MS4 Permit).
• Monitoring and managing project, task order, and other expenses to ensure alignment with approved budget and project requirements.
• Serving as Dam Operator for high or significant hazard dams as part of the Dam Emergency Response during major storm events.

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