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AGENCY PROJECT ENGINEER/ARCHITECT III

TWO VACANCIES

Recruitment #24-004588-0001

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Engineering and Construction. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

INTERNAL TO CURRENT DNR EMPLOYEES ONLY 

TWO VACANCIES

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Both positions will report to 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County), during the first three months but will be responsible for reporting to field sites in their respective regions. After the first three months, working at a field office within their region for a couple of days per week is possible:
  • Southern Region: Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Charles County, Prince George's County and St. Mary's County
  • Eastern Region: Queen Anne's County, Caroline County, Cecil County, Kent County (portion), Talbot County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, Worcester County and Dorchester County

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Engineering and Construction, is currently accepting applications for the Eastern Region Agency Project Engineer/Architect III position for the Electronic Management Program.

The position will be under the direction of the Electronic Management Program Supervisor and will be conducting onsite inspections of DNR-owned facilities, survey facilities and coordinate facility maps with E&C Survey Division, perform assessment of facility needs, prioritize identified work, and record data in designated electronic management system computer database. Provide recommendations, guidance, and support to facility personnel as needed. 

Coordinate and attend all meetings as necessary with facility staff to conduct a proper inventory of all facilities and discuss known issues that need to be resolved. This will include but not limited to meeting with staff to research existing documents, discuss current and ongoing issues with the facility, create Project Justification (PJs) Reports for all proposed work, physical survey of all facilities, coordinate with DNR Critical Maintenance Engineering staff to create cost estimates, and submit projects in their assigned region to be added to the Critical Maintenance backlog. 

Manage the existing and future Critical Maintenance Project Justification requests for each facility in their region. This will involve personally meeting and discussing all concerns raised by facility staff. Creating PJs for each facility that will resolve all concerns with the facility, and anything missed by facility staff. This shall be an all-inclusive list that will address all aspects of the project and any other work required due to the impact of this project. The inspector must understand that there are DNR staff reporting these issues that are not trained in maintenance and construction so it is up to the SFA team member to determine the nature of the problem and with an adequate PJ that will completely cover all items necessary to fix the described problem.

POSITION DUTIES

These positions are full performance level of maintenance engineering and construction work, providing the technical assistance, inspection of systems and utilities related to the maintenance for State building and grounds owned by the Department of Natural Resources. These positions relate directly to the mission of the agency by providing facilities by which the public can “enjoy our treasured Chesapeake Bay, our diverse landscapes, and our living and natural resources”.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six years of experience, two years of experience as a design and project manager Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects and an additional four years of experience as an Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor in the building construction field involving the design, construction or repair of building structures or system services.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture and two years of experience as a design and project manager Engineer or Architect for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service  experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering and Architecture classifications or Engineering and Architecture specialty codes in the Architecture field of work on a year-for- year basis for the required education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates not using a substitution to qualify must have one (1) year of facility maintenance or management experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidate should have a broad knowledge of all types of construction. This knowledge should include, but not limited to building and facility maintenance, construction, code compliance, building and site inspections, cost estimating, utility inspections, and creating scope of works for projects.
  • Candidate should have good organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects, organize multiple tasks and maintain multiple project files.
  • Candidate should have good communication skills to convey written and verbal direction and communication to contractor, inspectors, facility managers and other interested individuals.
  • Candidate should be able to develop and prepare written specifications that are clear and concise for others to follow.
  • Candidate should have experience in civil or architectural drawings

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**THIS RECRUITMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT DNR EMPLOYEES**

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees may be required to carry an electronic paging device or provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov. 

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions. 

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.


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Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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