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Maryland Department of Transportation Assistant Division Chief - Licensed Land Surveyor (Transportation Engineering Manager II) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Assistant Division Chief - Licensed Land Surveyor (Transportation Engineering Manager II)
Salary
$78,749.00 - $132,041.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2707-SHA-60-01-TC-12/23
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
04/02/2024
Closing Date
5/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
OPEN RECRUITMENT
State Highway Administration
Assistant Division Chief - Licensed Land Surveyor (Transportation Engineering Manager II)
Grade 21 (2707) SP# 24-60-01
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Highway Development, Plats and Surveys Division (Baltimore City) is recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief - Licensed Land Surveyor (Transportation Engineering Manager II) po sition . 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 SHA position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitments conducted for this job classification.
Nature of work: This position serves as the Assistant Division Chief (ADC) for the Plats or Surveys Section within the Office of Highway Development (OHD). The ADC supervises and manages in-house survey crews, consultant survey crews, and Area Engineers in the activities necessary for collection of field survey data. This information is to be processed and provided to the SHA’s design production managers, the Plats Section, and consultant engineers for their use in the development of design studies, plans, acquisition plats, and other documents for transportation projects. The ADC administers the policies of the Plats and/or Surveys Sections and SHA. According to COMAR Real Property article 3-108, a plat must be signed and sealed by a licensed surveyor for the plat to be recorded. Therefore, this position requires registration as a Property Line Surveyor or Professional Land Surveyor in the state of Maryland. The ADC may sign and seal plats that are prepared by in-house staff under his/her responsible charge. This position will manage and direct the licensed plat team leaders and plat engineers in the development and preparation of various types of highway plats and other right of way documents to enable the SHA to acquire and dispose of right of way. Additionally, the ADC has professional knowledge and supervisory control of the field surveying crews and in-house area engineers performing data collection, metes and bounds, construction stakeout, and establishing control networks in the support of transportation projects and acquisition documents. Lastly, the incumbent will be responsible for recommendations and ensuring compliance with training, division guidelines, office procedures, and to make training and succession planning recommendations to the Division Chief.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here : MDOT Benefits Guide .
“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."
Qualifications
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 in plat preparation or land surveying.
*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities).
Preferred Qualification:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Good customer relations skills are imperative in this position due to the interaction with a wide variety of offices and functional areas and the public.
Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, fellow employees, consultants, and the public.
Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
Knowledge of current survey tools, software, CADD, GPS and GIS are essential.
Notes:
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.
Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the non- supervisory experience.
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
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.
Applicant must possess a current Maryland Property Line Surveyor license or a Maryland Professional Land Surveyor license and be in good standing with the Maryland Board for Professional Land Surveyors.
Additional Information
Special Requirements:
This position oversees operations of employees, consultants and projects statewide.
This may require overnight travel and or extended work hours by the ADC subject to SHA and Plats & Surveys policies and procedures to oversee and or manage resources and or projects.
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 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.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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: 410-545-5554.
Appropriate 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 EMPLOYER SHA 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: 12/11/2023
Re-issue Date: 04/02/2024, 4/18/2024
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
01
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university?
Yes
No
02
Do you have eight (8) years of experience in professional engineering?
Yes
No
03
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
04
Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or consultant management experience?
Yes
No
05
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
06
Do you have four (4) years of experience in plat preparation or land surveying?
Yes
No
07
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
08
Do you possess a Maryland Property Line Surveyor license or a Maryland Professional Land Surveyor license and be in good standing with the Maryland Board for Professional Land Surveyors?
Yes
No
09
Do you have a driver's license valid in the state of Maryland? (Please Note: license class, number and expiration must be listed in the application.)
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Maryland Department of Transportation
Address
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Phone
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Website
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