Maryland Department of Transportation
Area Engineer (Transportation Engineer Manager II)
Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)State Highway AdministrationArea Engineer (Transportation Engineer Manager II)Grade 21 (2707) SP# 24-83-25
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmdTHE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYSThe State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 3 (Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties) is currently recruiting for an Area Engineer (Transportation Engineer Manager II). 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 vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.Nature of Work:
This position will perform as a fully proficient Construction Area Engineer representing the District Engineer and Assistant District Engineer-Construction in administrating and managing the highway construction program and personnel in SHA's District 3. The Area Engineer will manage and coordinate work assignments for approximately 75-100 staff for the Office of Construction, consultant engineers, and engineering technicians. The Area Engineer will perform this duty from the project planning phase through the design phase, the construction phase, and finally, through project closeout.This position is responsible for the following: review and approval of staff's time, leave, and expenses; coach, mentor, and recommend training for staff; resolve personnel conflicts between team members and contractor's personnel; assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to district inspection staff; coordinate resolutions with numerous internal and external entities and agencies; ensure specification compliance on construction projects and compliance with federally mandated programs and requirements; respond to written correspondence with decisions based on Maryland Specifications, laws, and regulations as appropriate; participate in various contractual meetings; review and approve type A and B project schedules; monitor contract costs and material clearance; project site investigations and reviews during construction; participate in preliminary investigations and final reviews for upcoming projects; negotiate and make decisions and recommendations with contractors on requests for equitable adjustments, change orders, and claims. The Area Engineer will also conduct pre-construction meetings, investigate and respond to citizen and elected officials' complaints and issues, and may testify as an expert witness on behalf of SHA for construction issues and conduct final inspections for the acceptance of completed projects.MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:
MDOT Benefits Guide
.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.Experience : Eight (8) years of experience in professional engineering, including one (1) year of supervisory or consultant management experience.Selective Qualification:
Four (4) years of experience must be in construction contract administration or construction project management.Preferred Qualification:The ideal candidate should possess the following:Work zone Traffic control CertificationTraffic Control Flagger CertificationSoils and Aggregate Compaction Technician CertificationConcrete Field CertificationHMA Field CertificationPavement marking CertificationHMA Behind the Paver CertificationMDE ESC CertificationSHA ESC CertificationOSHA 10-hour Training CertificationNotes:1. 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.2. Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the non-supervisory experience.3. 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.Candidate must possess a driver’s license valid in the state of Maryland.Special Requirements:This position may be required to monitor night-time construction operations or respond to emergency situations.Must be reachable and respond to cell phone calls after work hours.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. 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.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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a 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.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/
).Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:410-545-5554Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSHA 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: 09/18/2024
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YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmdTHE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYSThe State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 3 (Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties) is currently recruiting for an Area Engineer (Transportation Engineer Manager II). 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 vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.Nature of Work:
This position will perform as a fully proficient Construction Area Engineer representing the District Engineer and Assistant District Engineer-Construction in administrating and managing the highway construction program and personnel in SHA's District 3. The Area Engineer will manage and coordinate work assignments for approximately 75-100 staff for the Office of Construction, consultant engineers, and engineering technicians. The Area Engineer will perform this duty from the project planning phase through the design phase, the construction phase, and finally, through project closeout.This position is responsible for the following: review and approval of staff's time, leave, and expenses; coach, mentor, and recommend training for staff; resolve personnel conflicts between team members and contractor's personnel; assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to district inspection staff; coordinate resolutions with numerous internal and external entities and agencies; ensure specification compliance on construction projects and compliance with federally mandated programs and requirements; respond to written correspondence with decisions based on Maryland Specifications, laws, and regulations as appropriate; participate in various contractual meetings; review and approve type A and B project schedules; monitor contract costs and material clearance; project site investigations and reviews during construction; participate in preliminary investigations and final reviews for upcoming projects; negotiate and make decisions and recommendations with contractors on requests for equitable adjustments, change orders, and claims. The Area Engineer will also conduct pre-construction meetings, investigate and respond to citizen and elected officials' complaints and issues, and may testify as an expert witness on behalf of SHA for construction issues and conduct final inspections for the acceptance of completed projects.MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:
MDOT Benefits Guide
.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.Experience : Eight (8) years of experience in professional engineering, including one (1) year of supervisory or consultant management experience.Selective Qualification:
Four (4) years of experience must be in construction contract administration or construction project management.Preferred Qualification:The ideal candidate should possess the following:Work zone Traffic control CertificationTraffic Control Flagger CertificationSoils and Aggregate Compaction Technician CertificationConcrete Field CertificationHMA Field CertificationPavement marking CertificationHMA Behind the Paver CertificationMDE ESC CertificationSHA ESC CertificationOSHA 10-hour Training CertificationNotes:1. 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.2. Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the non-supervisory experience.3. 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.Candidate must possess a driver’s license valid in the state of Maryland.Special Requirements:This position may be required to monitor night-time construction operations or respond to emergency situations.Must be reachable and respond to cell phone calls after work hours.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. 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.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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a 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.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/
).Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:410-545-5554Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSHA 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: 09/18/2024
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