Employee will be responsible for providing independent project oversight and coordination as a member of the department's Development Review Team.
Duties include representing the Department in meetings with other government agencies and the private development community on issues related to proposed residential and commercial developments. Preparing for and leading the discussion of assigned projects in Executive Branch internal subdivision review meetings. Conducting detailed reviews and processing of subdivision plans and supporting documentation (including but not limited to MCDOT review fee applications, sight distances evaluations, storm drain capacity and impact analyses, Traffic Impact Studies, pedestrian and bicycle mobility, truck circulation, etc.) for conformance with existing codes and policies, completeness, accuracy, and acceptability. Determining required improvements within County-maintained rights-of-way and easements; evaluating the suitability of requested waivers and/or Design Exceptions. Evaluating the suitability of requests for Development Impact Tax credits; coordinating with other MCDOT Divisions. Preparing and distributing plan review letters in a timely manner; maintaining complete and accurate records in hard copy and electronic formats; and providing recommendations on assigned Master Plan documents. Employee is expected to provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to other professional and paraprofessional employees.
This position REQUIRES the possession of a valid driver's license from applicant's state of residence and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
This position REQUIRES incumbent to work a flexible work schedule that may include working core work hours, as well as working flexible work hours (i.e. early morning, evening, and/or weekend work) to handle emergency situations, inclement weather as well as to perform inspections, surveys, observations, etc.
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 his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualification 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.
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 special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. 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.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in an engineering field appropriate to the assigned position, such as Transportation, Civil or Traffic Engineering.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Civil and/or Traffic Engineering or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
LICENSE:
Some positions may require possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence or the ability to perform work at locations outside of the office.
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
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.