Engineering Associate II - Structures Design

Pay Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Engineering & Construction, Structures Design Division.

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.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotionalcandidates must apply at this time.

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. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs advanced subprofessional engineering, drafting, design, simulation, and computational work.

• Performs drafting, computational, and designs work in the preparation of plans and specifications for County projects.
• Prepares designs for water, sewerage, and storm drainage facilities, public buildings and other public works projects.
• Interprets construction plans and deeds.
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Plots property outlines from drawings and deed descriptions.
• Prepares maps and drawings.
• Makes field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Takes field measurements of existing utility crossings.
• Prepares cost estimates from preliminary designs and completed construction plans.
• Reviews private development plans to identify conflicts with existing County utilities or proposed capital improvement projects.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and records.

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

Six years' subprofessional engineering experience.

(Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to maximum of four years for the required experience.)

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferredqualifications 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 license(s), certification(s), and/or education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s) 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 Associate II - Structures Design

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. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The 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.