Engineering Technician I - II

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This position is responsible for a broad range of duties related to technical review of documents associated with planning/designing and constructing water, sewer, and solid waste facilities for the Department of Engineering & Planning. Use of County plan review software in this position is required to manage and document review comments and status of commercial and subdivision projects; coordinate issuance of building permits in concert with water & sewer construction progress; and coordinate with other County staff and departments as required. Direction and Supervision is received from the Engineering Supervisor and/or Department Head.

This entry level position will provide new employees the opportunity to learn and grow with Frederick County Government. As additional experience is gained, employees can expect to progress through the multiple Technician levels FCG offers. Frederick County Government also encourages its employees to take advantage of our generous education reimbursement program. Gaining direct experience with FCG and earning an education related to this field of employment, supports the successful employee for advancement to the Countys Engineer series.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

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

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (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 and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

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• Review of preliminary plans of commercial sites and subdivisions for water and sewer service availability and adequacy
• Review water and sewer construction plans for conformance with various County and Division standards and requirements
• Review easements for record plats of subdivisions and offsite construction of water and sewer infrastructure
• Assist with selection and sizing of water meters
• Assist or coordinate the permitting process through the MD Department of the Environment, MD State Highway Administration, CSX railroad, other utilities, etc.
• Make on-site visits of existing and proposed water/wastewater construction sites as needed
• Review and coordinate construction contract packages for completeness of plans, easements, lot numbering, etc.
• Assign and manage new water and sewer project (contract) numbers; post to masters list
• Coordinate with in-house construction inspection staff to resolve questions that arise during construction
• Respond to questions from developers, contractors, consulting engineers, surveyors, etc. on the status of projects
• Coordinate establishment of new construction operational acceptance with billing and other appropriate agencies
• Assist with management of small developer funded projects
• Work with other County staff and departments to coordinate various information
• 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 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.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements 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.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I ($ 27.50 - $ 44.01 per hour)

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum 2 years work experience in technical review of construction documents associated with civil/site development
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• NOTE: A combination of related education and/or work experience may be considered towards the overall requirements of this position

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II ($29.43 - $47.09 per hour)

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum 4 years work experience in technical review of construction documents associated with civil/site development
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• NOTE: A combination of related education and/or work experience may be considered towards the overall requirements of this position

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Strong computer skills and considerable knowledge in the use of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software, geographic information systems (GIS)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, developers, engineers, surveyors, and the general public.
• Knowledge of land surveying principles and practices
• Knowledge of Geographical Positions Systems (GPS)
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills
• General drafting or computer aided drawing (CAD) techniques and skills for site/civil type projects as well as clear and accurate record keeping
• Ability to read and interpret civil, mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, shop fabrication drawings, equipment submittals and other related technical literature
• Ability to use large document scanners, plotters and other peripheral devices

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Related education or training
• Water and sewer design and/or construction experience
• AutoCAD experience specific to water and sewer design and planning
• Experience with ESRI GIS software (ArcGIS), Hansen (Infor) and Microsoft 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, perform repetitive motions and reach; occasionally walk, lift up to 20 pounds, and drive
• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors; occasionally work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, in dirty/dusty environments
• Physical requirements include the ability to travel over varied terrain in order to access and view facility sites, and to use manual tools to remove/replace manhole lids and drive stakes

• Ability to provide own transportation as needed for site visits, meetings, etc.
• Available for other working hours as needed
• In concert with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, verification of employment eligibility and a criminal background check may be conducted

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.