Engineer II / III, Grade 22 / 25
Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Job Description
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This position may be underfilled at the Engineer II level, Grade 22. There is a non-competitive promotional opportunity to an Engineer III level, Grade 25.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION :
MCDOT's mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Engineering & Operations (DTEO) is looking for an Engineer to provide traffic engineering support for the Traffic Engineering Studies Section that would include handling traffic safety issues within a designated portion of the county in support of the County's Vision Zero goals.
Duties include:
Investigating and managing traffic safety improvement requests from other government agencies, residents, members of the county council, community groups and associations, and the general public.
Reviewing new and re-developments for traffic safety impacts and needs.
Performing and overseeing consultant-performed assessments and studies.
Designing and overseeing consultant-designed engineering plans.
Managing and coordinating construction activity related to traffic safety improvements around Montgomery County.
WHO WE ARE SEEKING :
The ideal candidate is a detailed-oriented problem-solver who can create innovative solutions. Good organizational skills are essential to tracking and managing projects. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a significant advantage to a person in this position. Computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications, are desired, along with good customer service skills to help resolve residents' concerns.
The selected candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team or in group settings to meet established goals. Speaking clearly and distinctively with a diverse population and over a two-way radio is essential.
The position requires work schedule flexibility and may require occasional after-hours and overtime work. The incumbent must be accessible after hours if immediate system support is needed. This job requires the employee to travel to various job sites on a regular basis.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
This position requires the ability to attend meetings during non-business hours or perform work at locations outside the office.
This position requires the possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license and the ability to drive a county vehicle to perform traffic engineering field work including visiting construction projects to perform field inspections and supervise work projects.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
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Additional Employment Information
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected] . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:
If Filled at Engineer II: One (1) year of experience in an engineering field appropriate to transportation or traffic safety.
If Filled at Engineer III: Three (3) years of experience in an engineering field appropriate to transportation or traffic safety.
ALL LEVELS - EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree .
ALL LEVELS - EQUIVALENCY:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least 60 accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
ALL LEVELS - LICENSE:
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria
There are no Preferred Criteria . All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting the minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following: Oral and written communication regarding traffic engineering and safety issues
Traffic engineering program review and analysis
Time management and organizational skills
Pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety projects
Overseeing professional services/managing consultants
Knowledge of standards and traffic engineering applications
Review and approval of new and re-development and roadway improvement construction plans
Field work investigations related to traffic safety and operation
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Minimum Salary 68350
Maximum Salary 108935
Currency USD
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