Environmental Engineer, Watershed Restoration - Department of Planning & Land Management

Environmental Engineer, Watershed Restoration

Information

• Pay Range (Grade): Annual Salary $78,666 - $141,586 (A500)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Organization: Planning & Land Management - Resource Management
• Location: County Office Building
• Reports to: Division Manager, Resource Management
• Classification: Exempt (41617)

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

What You Will Do

As the Watershed Restoration Engineer, you will provide technical oversight for the completion of stormwater improvement projects to help restore local waterways as part of the Carroll County NPDES MS4 Permit. You will use your engineering expertise to manage restoration projects and ensure NPDES permit compliance. The work you do will support County agencies, municipalities and citizens within the goals and objectives of the Department.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate and oversee engineering contracts for restoration projects.
• Manage construction of restoration projects
• Utilize GIS to identify potential restoration projects for NPDES permit compliance.
• Conduct field investigations to verify site conditions and determine feasibility of restoration projects.
• Apply principles and practices of engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, limnology, and fluvial geomorphology for evaluation, design, and construction of watershed restoration projects.
• Apply principles, practices, laws, and regulations for watershed restoration management.
• Present to Board of County Commissioners and state/local/municipal agencies on watershed restoration projects. Provide project information and reports during public meetings.
• Compile complex data from multiple sources to create reports, spreadsheets, and other documents. Analyze and interpret data.
• Foster collaboration and provide learning opportunities. Facilitate a supportive work environment.
• Independently ensure all work is complete and timely to achieve department goals. Review work of others to ensure that organizational standards are met.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will Succeed

Your Skills

• Hydraulics (Open Channel and Pipe Flow) (Intermediate)
• Hydraulic Modeling (HY-8 and HEC-RAS) (Intermediate)
• Hydrology (Rational and SCS Methods) (Intermediate)
• Hydrological Modeling (TR-55 and TR-20) (Intermediate)
• Stormwater Management Design (Advanced)
• Environmental and Land Use Regulations (Intermediate)
• Accela (Intermediate)
• GIS Software (Developing)
• Construction Drawings (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)

Your Strengths

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Analytical Thinking
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Project Management
• Safety Focus

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Three or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer

Additional Information

• May be required to work outside of standard hours.
• Occasional exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Occasional physical activity: standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying, climbing steps, squatting, stooping, and related activities.
• Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources ...) or Md. Relay 71.... The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

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Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.