Job Description

Job Title Engineer III/II/I (Fiber - Telecom), Grade 25/22/19
Location Gaithersburg, MD, US
Organization Name Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Engineering and Operations
Medical Exam Limited Core Exam
Background Investigation Yes
Financial Disclosure No


Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This position may be underfilled at the Engineer I level, Grade 19; or at the Engineer II level, Grade 22. There is a non-competitive promotional opportunity to an Engineer III level, Grade 25.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

The Department of Transportation (MCDOT) plans and implements activities which prevent and correct problems that contribute to the physical decline of county right-of-way infrastructure; ensures fair and equitable services to residents and traveling public throughout the County; and maintains existing infrastructure to ensure a safe transportation network.

ABOUT THE JOB:

MCDOT seeks an Engineer responsible for project management oversight and coordination for MCDOT\'s activities with the physical plant of the FiberNet Capital Improvement Project (CIP). This position will be based within the Division of Transportation Engineering and Operations (DTEO), under the Transportation Management Section.

MCDOT is responsible for the physical construction, maintenance, and repair (24/7) of the County\'s fiber-optic network working in conjunction with the Department of Telecommunications Services (DTS), which maintains the data and systems utilizing the fiber network. MCDOT is responsible for documenting as-built infrastructure in a GIS mapping application, registering infrastructure with Miss Utility, and managing the contract for responding to thousands of Miss Utility locate tickets per month.

This position performs non-supervisory professional engineering work involved in developing and implementing fiber optic cable outside plant capital improvement projects.

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING:

Many of the fiber projects will work in conjunction with multiple capital projects requiring this position to manage the planning and funding between these projects.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Although non-supervisory, this employee will coordinate, guide, and review the work of other professional and technical staff, of both in-house and contract support staff, regarding task orders, designs, specifications, system requirements, funding tracking, contracts, managing the planning, and installation.

• Work with other government agencies to plan and implement regional connectivity.

• Support the physical FiberNet CIP network, including network paths, cable runs, utility pole attachments (reviews & applications), demarcation of locations, conduit installation, and cable install to access all government buildings.

• Answer telephone inquiries, write letters and emails and respond to other agency/citizen requests related to assigned projects and programs.

• Respond to cable damage after-hours and emergencies to coordinate in-house and contractor teams to make repairs and restore fiber connectivity as quickly as possible.

WHO WE ARE SEEKING:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver who can create innovative solutions. Good organizational skills are essential to tracking and managing projects. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a significant advantage to a person in this position. Computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications, are desired, along with good customer service skills to help resolve residents\' concerns.

The selected candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team or in group settings to meet established goals. Speaking clearly and distinctively with a diverse population and over a two-way radio is essential.

The position requires work schedule flexibility and may require occasional after-hours and overtime work. The incumbent must be accessible after hours if immediate system support is needed. This job requires the employee to travel to various job sites on a regular basis.

Experience is desired in one or more of the following relevant knowledge and ability areas:

• The ability to read and interpret engineering or utility power/telecom design plans.

• Experience with telecommunications standards, requirements, and policies such as Telcordia Bluebook, NESC, NEC, OSHA, State, County, and local city rules and regulations.

• Experience with telecommunications industry construction practices in planning copper and fiber optic cable OSP projects.

• Experience with underground and aerial telecommunication construction techniques, fiber splicing techniques, and emergency restoration practices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires the possession of a valid Class \xe2\x80\x9cC\xe2\x80\x9d (or equivalent) driver\'s license and the ability to drive a county vehicle to visit sites for fieldwork such as investigations and surveillance and to perform other work at locations outside the office like special events.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee and overtime work will be required. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

This position will be assigned to work at the Public Safety Communication Center (PSCC) and will require a criminal record check/background investigation.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

For information about Montgomery County\'s comprehensive benefit offerings, please visit the webpage and check out our competitive benefits!

The anticipated salary range in hiring for this position at the Engineer I level is: $56,872 - $73,419; or if at the Engineer II level: $64,426 - $83,554; or if at the Engineer III level: $73,173 - $95,299.
Additional Employment Information

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 . 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 .

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 their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications 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.

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.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County\'s "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff\'s office) are subject to the County\'s ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

If Filled at Engineer I: None.

If Filled at Engineer II: One (1) year of experience in an engineering field appropriate to transportation or traffic.

If Filled at Engineer III: Three (3) years of experience in an engineering field appropriate to transportation or traffic.

ALL LEVELS - EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Civil and/or Traffic Engineering, Planning or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.

ALL LEVELS - EQUIVALENCY:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least 60 accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.

ALL LEVELS - LICENSE:

Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver\'s license from the applicant\'s state of residence.

Preferred Criteria

There are no Preferred Criteria Assessments. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Preparation of drawings (manual, electronic) when required and maintain accurate records and project documents.

• Reading and interpreting engineering or utility power / telecom underground and overhead utility pole design plans.

• Oral and written communication.

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.
Minimum Salary 73173
Maximum Salary 95299
Currency USD

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