Frederick County (Md) Frederick , MD 21705
Posted 2 months ago
JOB INFORMATION
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday
Friday; 7:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.; full benefits
This professional position will plan and manage Frederick County's CIP transportation projects, and will coordinate project-related activities with consultants, contractors and other interested County departments/agencies. Direction may be given to engineering, technical and support staff; direction may be received from senior engineering/project management staff. Supervision is received from the Chief of the Office of Transportation Engineering.
NOTE: Above base salary is not guaranteed and is contingent upon the review of the chosen candidate's education background, work experience background and relevant certification by the hiring department's Division Director and Human Resources Division Director.
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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.
For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in preparation of the Capital Improvement Program; serve as project manager on County CIP transportation projects
Prepare requests for proposals (RFP) for selection of design consultants
Evaluate technical and price proposals and make recommendations on the award of consultant contracts
Manage contractual agreements and related documents associated with consultant services
Establish project schedules and ensure that projects stay on schedule
Review cost estimates and track project accounts to ensure that projects stay within budget
Review contract plans and specifications for compliance with governing codes as well as County policies, regulations and design criteria
Coordinate design projects with local, State and Federal government agencies; secure permits and approvals from regulatory agencies
Coordinate with the Property Management Services Coordinator on real estate acquisitions
Provide guidance to construction inspection personnel during construction of projects
Prepare and present information to elected officials, the general public and other interested audiences
Prepare feasibility studies, plans, specifications, and contract documents for in-house projects
Staff Emergency Operations Center and phone bank during inclement weather and other emergency events as required (this could include nights, weekends and holidays)
Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PROJECT MANAGER I (salary $68,720 - $82,464 per year):
Associate'sdegree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Administrationor a related field
Minimum1 year of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
Possession of a valid automobile operators license
PROJECT MANAGER II (salary $73,531 - $88,237 per year):
Associate'sdegree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Administrationor a related field
Minimum3 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
Possession of a valid automobile operators license
PROJECT MANAGER III (salary $78,678 - $94,413per year):
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field
Minimum 5 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
Possession of a valid automobile operators license
NOTE: Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field may be hired into this classification with 9 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
ENGINEER I (salary $73,531 - $88,237 per year):
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
Minimum 1 year of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
Possession of a valid automobile operators license
ENGINEER II (salary $78,678 - $94,413 per year):
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
Minimum 3 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
Possession of current Engineer in Training certification
Possession of a valid automobile operators license
NOTE: A combination of relevant education and experience may be counted towards the requirements of this position.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Working knowledge of transportation related projects in the areas of pavement management and road and bridge construction
Familiarity with Maryland State Highway standards, specifications, contracts and submittal procedures.
Ability to effectively manage a project through the study, design, bidding and construction process and to effectively administer multiple project assignments
Ability to effectively utilize computerized systems/equipment (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and project management, etc.)
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, co-workers, government agencies and the general public
Strong and effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to prepare and present clear, concise written and spoken reports for varied audiences
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
Road and Bridge project management experience with the State of Maryland and/or Frederick County
Experience with AutoCAD/Microstation and GIS
Professional licensure in engineering or architecture
Current Project Management Professional Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
While working in this position, this person is required to frequently sit and occasionally walk and drive
While working in this position, this person is required to frequently work indoors; occasionally work outdoors and is required to wear protective equipment; and rarely walks on uneven ground
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS
Ability to provide own transportation to work sites and other locations
Available for varied working hours to accommodate conferences, meetings, special projects, and emergency events
KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):
An evaluation of training and experience
One or more interviews
Frederick County (Md)