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Maryland Department of Transportation Utility Area Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) in Baltimore County, Maryland
Utility Area Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)
Salary
$64,984.00 - $104,954.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore County
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
0117-SHA-84-19-HP-11/24
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
11/06/2024
Closing Date
11/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
(Open Recruitment)
State Highway Administration
Utility Area Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)
Grade 17 (0117) SP#24-84-19
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd)THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS
The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 4 is currently recruiting for a Utility Area Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) position in Baltimore County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of Work: The District 4 Utility Area Engineer is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of engineering technicians that perform the plan review, approval, coordination, inspection, and acceptance for maintenance for all permits issued within Baltimore and Harford Counties. These permits include utility permits, commercial access permits, and lane closure permits along the 2,297 lane miles in Baltimore and Harford Counties.
The District 4 Permit Inspection Team oversees a variety of construction activities within the SHA right-of-way including commercial entrance construction. complex road widening, bridge widening, as well as relocation and installation of all types of overhead and underground utilities including, but not limited to, high voltage electric transmission and distribution lines up to 115KV, high pressure gas lines, high pressure water lines and sewer lines, and communication and fiber optic lines. The Utility Area Engineer’s team of engineering technicians are also responsible for the review and distribution of Miss Utility tickets to the Office of Traffic and Safety, District 4 Maintenance, and the Office of Customer Relations and Information and close out all Miss Utility tickets as defined by the Miss Utility Law. This position serves as a first responder and is on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to utility emergencies occurring along SHA roadways to determine an emergency Work Zone Traffic Control set up, to notify the Statewide Operations Center (SOC) and the Office of Customer Relations and Information and provides updates to ensure that the public is safe and informed during the entire emergency event.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .
"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in professional engineering.
Selective Qualification: One (1) year of the required experience must have involved performing utility inspections and/or coordination.
*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability).
Notes:
Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the state of Maryland, or in a state with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements.
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland.
Candidate must obtain the following certifications withing the first six (6) months of employment:
State of Maryland Work Zone Traffic Control Manager
Approved Flagger
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Issue Date: 11/06/2024
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
01
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university?
Yes
No
02
Do you have two (2) years of experience in professional engineering?
Yes
No
03
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
04
Do you have one (1) year of experience performing utility inspections and/or coordination?
Yes
No
05
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
06
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Maryland Department of Transportation
Address
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