ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (PERM/FT/BENEFITS) at Harford County MD in Bel Air, Maryland

Job Description:

Nature of Work


Harford County Government is currently recruiting for an opening with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Division of Capital Planning and Development.


Under general supervision, the incumbent will function as the project manager and primary on-site County representative for capital construction projects. Assignments will include a variety of building projects including new construction and renovations. Site projects may include grading, pavement, stormwater management, sediment control, and landscaping for buildings, parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Working as a member of the Capital Projects team, the incumbent will be assigned multiple projects and be required to assist or fill in for other team members when needed. Projects may range in value from under $100,000 to over $5,000,000.
Examples of Duties



(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)

• Acts as project manager on building projects and serves as the County's representative throughout the project design and construction.
  
  


• Works with representatives of other County departments to define the project scope of work.
  
  


• Manages the design contract, reviews architectural and engineering plans and specifications, and ensures that the project scope is maintained throughout the project.
  
  


• Reviews all project documents and becomes thoroughly familiar with them.
  
  


• Conduct or attend pre-construction and progress meetings.
  
  


• Inspect project work to ensure compliance with the project plans and specifications.
  
  


• Prepare daily inspection reports and other required documents.
  
  


• Work with the contractor, inspector, other project managers, and design team to resolve construction issues.
  
  


• Coordinate project requirements with facility owners, user groups, code officials, and the public.
  
  


• Prepare written correspondence and directions to contractors and others. Mark up drawings or prepare sketches to illustrate direction.
  
  


• Review and approve progress schedules, schedules of values, progress payments, and other documents for assigned projects.
  
  


• Review submittals and monitor construction
  
  


• Develop and/or review change order scope and cost estimate. Negotiate change order scope and cost. Prepare and approve final change orders.
  
  


• Conducts final inspections for assigned projects. Review and coordinate closeout documents.
  
  


• Monitor punch-list progress.
  
  


• Review and resolve warranty issues.
  
  


• Maintain electronic project files
  
  


• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualification Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive and practical knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and materials used in construction work for a wide range of construction disciplines including general requirements for construction contracts, site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, mechanical and electrical systems


• Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications. Knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws and regulations, codes, ordinances, and specifications


• Fundamental knowledge of the principles of project scheduling and critical path analysis


• Considerable knowledge of the use of personal computers


• Ability to maintain accurate records


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Ability to exercise good professional judgment in making inspection decisions


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public


• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods


• Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, bend, or sit depending upon work assignment


• Ability to drive a vehicle while carrying out assignments


• Work is performed in the office and in the field


• Grant writing experience and knowledge of state and federal grants is a plus

EDUCATION

Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma or a GED certificate to include courses in drafting and mathematics and CAD.



EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years' of experience in engineering, drafting and design work or construction and maintenance.
Preferred experience and knowledge of state and federal grants and the writing of grants


Education beyond high school in an engineering-related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-to-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years. Proof of college will be required by the selected candidate utilizing this option.



LICENSE

Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.





SAFETY:

Must comply with Harford County Safety Manual and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and MOSH regulations.




COMPENSATION:

Other compensation may include but is not limited to:

• Overtime


• Compensatory time


• Shift Differentials

BENEFITS

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Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation


• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children


• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement

FRINGE BENEFITS


(Effective July 1, 2023)




ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS [320 hours] will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.




0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)


4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)


10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)


Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)




* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*




SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)




1 day is allowed after first month of employment


1 ¼ days per month accumulation




PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)




1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days


2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days


3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day


7/1 to 12/31 0 days


FAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year




FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel




MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.




CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.




RETIREMENT -
COUNTY EMPLOYEES: State Pension System 7% employee contribution
LAW ENFORCEMENT (TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY DEPUTIES): LEOPS 7% Employee Contribution
CORRECTIONS: SOPP 9% Employee Contribution




COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:




HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)




DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan




VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus




FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.




PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.




LIFE INSURANCE -


Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE




SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)


Provided through MetLife.




LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.




DEFERRED COMPENSATION -


Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David Weiland


Phone 410-236-2494 Email- Dave.Weiland@LFG.com


[Customer Service Representative 1-800-234-3500]




RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-


Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.


These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).




DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY

50% of accumulated sick leave

All accumulated annual leave

Personal leave (maximum of 2 days)

$50,000 life insurance

One (1) month's salary

PAID BY RETIREMENT


One year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.




HOLIDAYS - 11 per year:




New Year's Day January 1st


Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January


President's Day 3rd Monday in February


Memorial Day last Monday in May


Juneteenth June 19th


Independence Day July 4th


Labor Day 1st Monday in September


Veteran's Day November 11th


Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November


Friday after Thanksgiving


Christmas Day December 25th




OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program


Travel and Official Expense Reimbursement


Uniforms and Safety Clothing


Tuition Assistance


Legal Plan



Agency Harford County

Address 220 South Main Street

Bel Air, Maryland, 21014

Phone 410-638-3201


Website http://www.harfordcountymd.gov Apply Now