Small Pond Engineer (part-time) - Government Jobs : Job Details

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• Review and recommend approval of engineer designs for low hazard dam structures (NRCS small pond MD378) and As-Built plans submissions in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Title 26.17.04.05, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) MD-378- January 2000 Standards and Specifications for Ponds, and MDE's policies and procedures (as published on the MDE Dam Safety website)
• Prepare correspondence related to small pond reviews
• Interact with local, state and federal departments and engineering consultants
• Provide technical direction to soil conservation staff
• Respond to electronic, telephone and in-person inquiries regarding small pond design requirements
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for submission and review of small pond designs/plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, agricultural, or related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• College level coursework or training in the field of hydraulics, hydrology, and/or soil mechanics, or similar coursework supporting their professional experience
• Minimum 5 years engineering work experience in stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, dam breach modeling and hazard classification, hazard creep, geotechnical engineering, and earth dam construction
• Professional experience in the design and construction of Small Ponds in accordance with NRCS' MD 378- January 2000, Standards
• Experience using Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) methods of determining storm rainfall runoff to include National Engineering Handbook 4 (NEH 4), NEH 5, TR-20 and TR-55 and other publicly available engineering procedures
• Maintain current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, or PE license in another state with ability to obtain MD PE license by reciprocity within 6 months after hire
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Soil Conservation District Authorized Driver privileges
• Extensive knowledge of MD 378- January 2000 Pond Standard and MDE Dam Safety guidelines and policies
• Ability to effectively utilize computerized systems and equipment, including word processing and electronic plan review software applications
• Ability to effectively utilize open-source software such as NEH 4 and 5, TR-20, TR-55, Hec-RAS, USB PR HY-8 to facilitate small pond design review
• Ability to calculate drainage areas and identify sensitive areas
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable certifications and licenses
• Ability to acquire a thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and County rules, regulations, procedures and functions and to apply these to work problems
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply the current Maryland Standards and Specifications for Sediment Control
• Proficiency in Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) methods of determining storm rainfall/runoff
• Considerable knowledge of construction materials, equipment, tools, and methods related to the above
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, cut-sheets and specifications
• Ability to exercise sound technical judgment in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, Local, state and federal regulatory departments and agencies, engineers and the general public
• Strong and effective spoken/written (English) communication skills including the ability to write and maintain clear, concise records

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Work experience providing on site field inspections and reports for pond construction to meet required standards to include concrete, soils and pipe installation
• Work experience preparing or reviewing geotechnical reports flood studies, stormwater management design reports, structural analyses, and dam breach analysis for dams and levees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and walk; occasionally drive; and rarely lift up to 20 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; occasionally work outdoors, walk on uneven ground and wear protective equipment; and rarely work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, cold temperatures below 32 degree, work in a dirty and noisy environment, and work near machinery

• Available for varied working hours as needed and on-call emergency situations
• Required certifications and licenses must be maintained throughout employment

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of qualifications and training
• One or more interviews

Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. 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.

Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state see resume as your response, your application may not be considered further.