Engineering Associate III (Bureau of Utilities, Pipeline Maintenance)

Salary: $57,462.00 - $71,428.00 Annually
Location : Fullerton, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 02.637 03-25
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: UTILITIES
Opening Date: 04/21/2025

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular schedule: 35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Division of Buildings Plan Review, Department of Permits, Approval and Inspections.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience 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.

Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, performs complex and responsible professional engineering, design, simulation, and computational work. Manages capital improvement projects.
Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs various work in the management of utility maintenance and repair projects, including project planning, work prioritization, managing crew workloads, managing project budgets, tracking project schedules, and resolving issues preventing work completion.
  
• Manages project data submittals and provides quality control on work submitted by contractors or County field crews.
  
• Reviews and coordinates the work of in-house staff, other County or government agencies, and consultants.
  
• Investigates problems and recommends improvements for plans and specifications for major public works projects to mitigate future maintenance issues.
  
• Designs new procedures for work prioritization and criteria for correcting operational deficiencies.
  
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work for project planning and research for problem solving around system deficiencies.
  
• Collects, computes, and evaluates technical data for the operation of county-wide or county/city-wide utilities collections systems.
  
• Assists other County staff with research in solving system deficiencies and issues preventing planned work completion.
  
• Conducts field visits to investigate system deficiencies and confirm the need for planned work or determine necessary changes to project scope.
  
• Analyzes engineering drawings to advise field crews.
  
• Prepares estimates of the cost and quantity of materials required for maintenance and repair projects.
  
• Prepares detailed statistical reports based on results from analyzer studies.
  
• Recommends future locations, sizes, additions, and/or improvements to present utilities collection systems.
  
• Participates in meetings with professional engineers, contractors, field staff supervisors, and consulting agencies.
  
• Represents the County in meetings and correspondence with property owners, contractors, and consultants.
  
• Prepares reports and records as necessary.

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.)

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

Plus

Eight 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.)

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants 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 may result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ().

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Engineering Associate III (Bureau of Utilities, Pipeline Maintenance)
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
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.
Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including 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.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and understand the above instructions.

02

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 this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

05

Choose the option that best describes your combination of education and experience.

• High school diploma or an appropriate equivalent and eight (8) years' subprofessional engineering experience.
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits and six (6) years' experience in subprofessional engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years' experience in subprofessional engineering experience.
• I do not possess any of the combinations of education and experience as listed above.

06

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "I do not possess any of the combinations of education and experience" on the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.
07

Do you have experience with software used in geographic information systems (GIS), computer modeling and engineering studies?

• Yes
• No

08

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
09

Do you have experience managing personnel, projects, and/or budgets?

• Yes
• No

10

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
11

Do you have experience drafting, reviewing, or analyzing engineer drawings?

• Yes
• No

12

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
13

Do you have experience scheduling personnel, contractors, and/or tasks to meet project deadlines?

• Yes
• No

14

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
Required Question