JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This professional position assists in the oversight of the Office of Transportation Engineering (OTE) operations and the execution of the County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for transportation related projects for the Division of Public Works. This position serves as a technical leader for OTE and will manage several projects assigned by the Office Chief, as well as assist with supervisory responsibilities. Management of a project begins with the initial planning and budgeting phase and continues through planning, design, land acquisition, permitting, construction and applicable warranty period. OTE is responsible for coordinating all project-related activities with design consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and other interested County and external departments/agencies. Additionally, OTE is responsible for the County’s biennial bridge inspection program, which includes over 200 bridges. Supervision is given to professional staff and support staff; supervision is received from the Chief of the Office of Transportation Engineering.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

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  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 option 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 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 10 years of service
  • 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, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform project management duties on assigned CIP projects
• Supervise the work of professional and support staff members; administer related personnel functions
• Plan, organize, assign and supervise the programming, planning, design and construction of transportation related projects
• Direct the review of construction plans for compliance with County policies, regulations and design criteria
• Compose project-related letters, memoranda, and reports
• Allocate and implement work priorities
• Direct the coordination of design projects with County, state, federal and local authorities
• Direct the management of design, construction, and other contracts
• Coordinate the preparation of RFPs for consultant selection and bid documents for construction contractor selection
• Provide engineering expertise for transportation projects
• Direct the coordination of design and construction activities with Highway Operations staff
• Assist in the development, interpretation and implementation of rules, regulations and policies pertinent to the office
• Assist in the preparation of the operating budget, the status report of project progress and various organizational reports
• Assist in the preparation of the CIP and long-range planning for the County’s transportation programs
• Perform constructability reviews
• Prepare and present information before the County Executive, County Council, public agencies, commissions, and other audiences
• Negotiate agreements with State agencies, municipalities, property owners and other parties
• On-call availability for emergency situations, and participation in the Emergency Operations Center, when required.
• 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 below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering and/or project management work experience in transportation and/or public works facilities projects
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in design and construction of road and bridge facilities, traffic engineering, hydraulics and hydrology of transportation projects
• Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or demonstrate the ability to secure one of these certifications within one year of hire

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Frederick County Employee Driving Permit
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, surveying and project management
• Knowledge of MDOT State Highway Administration standards, Frederick County standards, specifications and contracts, submittal procedures, etc.
• Ability to effectively plan and prepare accurate estimates, specifications and budgets
• Ability to effectively supervise, direct and evaluate the work of professional and support personnel, including employees of firms hired as consultants by the County
• Ability to effectively deal with construction claims, change orders and, if needed, arbitration
• Ability to effectively develop and administer operating budgets and CIP budgets
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
• Familiarity with computer hardware and software applications in structural, roadway, and hydraulics and hydrology
• Familiarity with the following codes: AASHTO, MUTCD, ACI and AISC
• Familiarity with Maryland Department of Environment Water Management Administration and Soil Conservation Service requirements and review procedures
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to prepare and present clear, concise written and spoken reports and statistical information

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Supervisory work experience
• Work experience working in a government / municipality setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, reach and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally climb, stoop/kneel and drive
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; frequently work outdoors; occasionally walk on uneven ground, work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees, and work in dirty and dusty environments; and rarely works near machinery, works near chemicals or fumes, and is required to wear protective equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for varied working hours as needed to accommodate meetings, emergency events, contractors' schedules and other commitments

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of training and experience
• One or more interviews
• A pre-employment physical examination and drug test

Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (10 year vesting) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave
Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 – 2 years 11 days
2 – 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.