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 :
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.