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Chief Engineer (Manager II, Grade M2)  Montgomery County Government Department of Transportation Gaithersburg, MD   Salary Range:  $110,403.00 - $191,406.00 WHO WE ARE MCDOT’ s mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters, and visitors with infrastructure and transit options that provide seamless transportation services to the public.         WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR MCDOT seeks a highly motivated professional engineer with diverse transportation engineering expertise to serve as the Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Chief Engineer and lead subject matter expert in all transportation planning, engineering, and construction matters.   This is a new position and role in MCDOT.   Previously, the Chief of the Division of Transportation Engineering served as both the organizational leader and the County’s chief transportation engineer.   These roles have been divided into 2 separate positions, wherein the Division Chief will focus on organizational leadership, culture, process improvement, and ensuring adherence to project delivery and budget. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for technical engineering oversight, quality control and assurance, and continually improving the County’s transportation design standards to keep pace with the evolution of the Department from strictly a road-building organization to one that meets the safety and mobility needs of all users of our transportation system. What You’ll Be Doing The selected individual will provide technical direction and oversight for all MCDOT projects involving planning, engineering, and construction activities, including being the responsible Engineer-of-Record and making key decisions that have a significant impact on project and program delivery, as well as impacts utilities, right-of-way, and stakeholder engagement. Primary duties include: Approve engineering plans, documents, and special exemptions to approved standards for all County transportation projects, including participation in project plans and peer reviews, ensuring quality control so that all MCDOT projects comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards. Develop, maintain, and modify the County’s transportation engineering standards utilizing research on current trends and industry best practices in transportation. Coordinate and provide technical engineering training and professional development curriculum for transportation engineers, planners, and construction managers to ensure the workforce is well trained in all technical aspects, as well as project and program delivery. Provide oversight for the Materials Testing Laboratory, including quality assurance for materials used to construct transportation projects in the County. Provide technical engineering and strategic advice to the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and County Executive on transportation engineering matters.  Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.   Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or related field, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.   Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (no exception for the Professional Engineering license) License: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Maryland, and/or ability to obtain by reciprocity within 1 year AND Possession of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with licensure and experience in the following areas: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or related field Variety and depth of experience in various engineering disciplines related to transportation capital projects, including but not limited to roadway design, structures, and stormwater management. Project leadership that demonstrates knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County laws and regulations pertaining to the planning, design, construction and property acquisition for transportation capital projects. Experience with projects utilizing traditional and innovative project delivery methods. Experience with quality assurance and quality control programs Development and maintenance of engineering standards and best practices Communicating with and making presentations to the public, elected officials and senior managers in support of projects     **Relevant experience in these areas must be detailed on your resume. ** Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. To view the complete job announcement and to apply, click here http://bit.ly/3ChrVI5 please visit our website at www.work4mcg.com  ,   click on “Search Jobs and Apply”.  Search:  Chief Engineer Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply. This recruitment will close on February 18, 2025 Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “Career Resources” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage.  EOE. M/F/H.   

Manager III (Planning, Design, Construction & Monitoring), Grade M3 Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902 Salary Range: $91,663 - $162,254      The mission of the  Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)  is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.   WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR DEP is seeking to fill a Manager III (Section Chief) position to lead the Planning, Design, Construction and Monitoring Section within the Recycling and Resource Management Division.  This individual will lead a team of planners and engineers in the section and will be responsible for planning, management, and implementation of large, complex construction projects for the Division’s capital improvement project programs, operational facilities upgrades, and landfill remediation projects. The successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, and skills: Experience applying the principles, practices, requirements, systems, procedures and methods appropriate to construction management, contract administration, budget and financial management and human resources management. Experience with complex engineering requirements affecting construction of waste and recycling facilities.  Ability to control large scale critical assignments through program/project planning techniques Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of subordinate professional, administrative, and/or labor/trades personnel.  Ability to strategically plan, organize, coordinate, and administer the operations of one or more organizational units.  Ability to make decisions and solve administrative and operational problems arising in the organizational unit managed. Skill in oral and written communication to multiple audiences and organizations in varying situations sufficient to develop defenses of and justifications for recommended courses of action; and, to gain compliance, cooperation, work integration, and/or understanding outside of immediate organization. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, managers, employees and the public. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING The Manager III will be responsible for implementing projects to improve the County’s Solid Waste infrastructure and meet the County’s Permits and Remediation Requirements. As such, this individual will coordinate with engineering consultants, construction contractors, permitting agencies, and construction quality control. The Manager III will also be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of capital and non-capital projects which include but is not limited to: Gude Landfill Remediation: projected to be a 7-year project. Gude Landfill solar project: to be done after the remediation is complete  Oaks Landfill solar project  Material Recovery Facility upgrade   A compost facility to process food scraps  Transfer Station modifications to allow top loading of tractor trailer or building a new transfer station  Transfer Station redesign to incorporate new Zero Waste initiatives or building a new residential drop-off center offsite  New scales and scale house for Transfer station  30-year Post closure monitoring and repairs for Oaks and Gude landfill Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Manage capital improvement projects (CIP) design activities and serve as the Contract Administrator responsible for supervising staff activities related to CIP design, permitting and planning such as design engineer contract management and administration; quality assurance to ensure engineer’s compliance with contractual requirements; budget control; schedule control; and conformance with regulatory and permitting requirements.  Additionally, the position reviews/verifies/accepts engineers’ work; reviews and approves invoices; resolves engineering issues as the technical authority; and negotiates and authorizes additional work order changes in the best interest of the County. Manage CIP construction activities and serve as the Contract Administrator responsible for supervising staff activities related to CIP construction such as constructability planning; construction contract management; administration; quality assurance to ensure construction contractors’ compliance with project plans and specifications; budget control; schedule control; and conformance with regulatory and permitting requirements.  Additionally, the position reviews/verifies/accepts contractors’ work; reviews and approves invoices; resolves construction issues as the technical authority; negotiates and authorizes work order changes in the best interest of the County. Explore solid waste industry technology advances and innovative ideas, work in conjunction with the other Manager III’s in the Division to identify processes where new technologies can be implemented and that can lead to gains in productivity and efficiencies, and propose, design, plan and implement CIP projects that can achieve positive sustainable outcomes (i.e., infrastructure needed for the conversion of diesel curbside collection vehicles into electrical vehicles). Prepare and manage the budget of $70 - $100 million or more; coordinating with other sections in department and Senior Accountant; and monitoring CIP expenditures versus budget. Supervise and oversee Design Project Managers (Engineers); Planners (Planning Specialists); Construction Project Managers (Engineers); and Maintenance Engineers.  Develop contractual documents including Requests for Proposals, bid packages for Invitations for Bids, Engineering and Construction Task Orders, Scopes of Services, contracts, and amendments, as well as negotiating or directing the negotiations of contracts, task orders, changes and other contractual documents with contractors, consultant engineers and other firms. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to travel frequently to worksites to inspect and oversee construction jobsites as well as meet with contracting staff and attend meetings and perform other work at various locations throughout Montgomery County. Occasional evening or weekend work is required. As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience:  Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction management, engineering, solid waste facility management or waste-to-energy facility management. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. License: Possession of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences 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 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: Possession of an active Professional Engineer’s License. Experience managing a capital project program and organization across the capital project life-cycle –   planning/assessment, design, permitting, implementation, construction and monitoring. Experience developing a multi-year capital improvements program plan and budget. Experience in contract management including development of solicitations, work orders, bid documents and cost estimates; payment approval; and contract negotiations and disputes. Experience supervising technical and non-technical staff (i.e., engineers, planners, technicians, inspectors, and contractors) following all applicable policies, personnel regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 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. 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. You may also be required to provide a writing sample. Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at www.work4mcg.com , click on “Search Jobs and Apply”.  Search: Manager III, Planning, Design, Construction and Monitoring – Job # 2024-00238 Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply. This Recruitment Closes October 31, 2024 All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, preferably in a separate section of the resume. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “Career Resources” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage. EOE. M/F/H.

City Planner II -Environmental City of Portland Salary: $46.24 - $53.53 Hourly Job Type: Regular Job Number: 2024-00453 Location: OR, OR Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Closing: 5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific The Position Job Appointment: Full time, regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Field work and/or attendance at project events at locations in Portland may also be required. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements. Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position Union Representation: This classification is represented by the Professional Technical Employees, Local 17 (PROTEC17) collective bargaining agreement. You can view the labor agreement here: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. About the classification: The City Planner II- Environmental classification is utilized in both Bureau of Development Services and Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. If you apply and meet minimum qualifications, you will remain eligible for future opportunities within this classification for both bureaus for the duration of the eligible list. Please review the open vacancy information below, along with a general description of how each bureau utilizes City Planner II-Environmental professionals. Current Vacancy Bureau of Planning and Sustainability The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking to fill a City Planner II - Environmental position within the bureau's River, Environmental and Resilience Team. As the City of Portland's long-range planning bureau, BPS coordinates and leads complex multi-agency projects that shape Portland's built environment and the lives of its residents. The City Planner II - Environmental participates in long range planning projects focused on the integration of natural resource functions into the built environment by incorporating green infrastructure, natural resource protection and restoration into plans and project designs. This requires analyzing issues in the context of complex existing or potential policies and code provisions and explaining the results and recommendations clearly and persuasively. This frequently results in the need for the City Planner II - Environmental to draft or amend policies and regulations. This position works within collaborative project teams and may serve as a project manager or coordinator. The successful candidate will work under the general direction of a Supervising Planner. This position is on the River, Environmental and Resilience Team. This team both leads and collaborates with other City bureaus in developing plans for Portland's rivers and natural resources; updates to Portland's natural resource inventories, environmental and floodplain policies and regulations (e.g., environmental and greenway overlay zones); and plans to address natural hazards (extreme rain and flooding, extreme heat, wildfires and smoke, landslides) and other resiliency and climate change topics. This group provides technical assistance to BPS and other planning projects. As a City Planner II - Environmental, you will: • Coordinate complex planning projects to develop policies, planning recommendations or develop solutions to long- and short-term problems; designs and coordinates projects by identifying problems, determining methodology, setting project goals and objectives and developing work plans and budgets. • Evaluate project proposals or plans for compliance/consistency with applicable codes, criteria, requirements, and regulations. • Research policy issues and conditions; collect information regarding study needs from other sources; conduct and analyze surveys, inventories, and evaluations. • Develop and implement public involvement and outreach processes, with a focus on engaging historically marginalized and underserved communities; prepare written and graphic materials and presentations for a range of audiences. • Facilitate public meetings and workshops; coordinate work with outside groups, inter-bureau representatives and co-workers to discuss issues and develop bureau policy. • Answer questions and provide information and assistance to the public in person, by telephone and in writing; document citizen feedback. • Develop and monitor the work program of technical and community advisory committees, professional service contractors, inter-bureau work groups, and ad-hoc project-specific teams; assist in drafting scope of work documents, requests for proposals, funding proposals, and budget-related documents. • Present project deliverables to the City Council and other decision-making bodies. • Manage professional service contracts and intergovernmental agreements; drafts requests for proposal, contracts, and scope of services; participate in consultant selection process; coordinate and review the work of consultants; monitor work programs and schedules to ensure terms of contract are met and project is completed in a timely manner. Our ideal candidate is: • Collaborative and Independent: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Someone who can both work independently and in a collaborative environment. • Strong Communicator: An effective communicator who listens intently, works to identify concerns, engages respectfully, relays information clearly, checks for understanding, and adapts their communication style to meet the needs of the audience. • Proficient Time Manager: Demonstrates exceptional planning skills, consistently meeting deadlines with precision. Responds promptly to inquiries from both internal teams and external stakeholders, showcasing efficient time allocation and prioritization. • Solutions Oriented: A problem solver who applies critical thinking to develop various approaches to tackle issues and opportunities. • Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive practices. • Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Strong interpersonal skills. About the Bureau: The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity as a means of achieving prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide leadership in planning, climate/sustainability, and community technology. The Planning programs include comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design. The Climate and Sustainability programs includes policy to address climate change and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and administration of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. The Community Technology programs include regulation of private franchise utilities, administration of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, digital equity and inclusion policy and projects, and Smart Cities PDX. https://www.portland.gov/bps BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment. Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidates for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply. Potential Vacancy Bureau of Development Services The City Planner II - Environmental position at the Bureau of Development Services performs reviews of complex development proposals and plans for compliance with Title 33 Zoning Code and applicable environmental codes, approval criteria, requirements, and regulations. They use their environmental expertise to evaluate development alternatives, seek to minimize impacts to resources and to ensure unavoidable impacts are mitigated. City Planner IIs are expected to exercise sound independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making to develop timely solutions to complex problems. Planners in this role are also expected of provide excellent customer service in an equitable manner to meet the needs of the community. What you'll get to do: • Manage complex and controversial land use reviews in the environmental specialty area, which typically includes Environmental, Greenway and River reviews. • Review development proposals and environmental impact evaluations against the Zoning Code standards and approval criteria and related documents, such as resource inventories and design guidelines. • Conduct site visits and assess potential impacts in the field. • Solicit input from and coordinate with bureau and agency reviewers on specific development proposals. • Work collaboratively with customers to address problems and find solutions. • Write staff decisions or recommendations addressing discretionary approval criteria with legally defensible findings. • Present staff recommendation and/or decision to decision-making bodies at public hearings. • Provide zoning and land use review process information to a wide range of customers through Early Assistance appointments, 15-minute virtual appointments and the Zoning Hotline. Information SessionCome meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. Thursday, May 9th 2024, at 12pm PSTJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87132524464 Meeting ID: 871 3252 4464 Questions? Jaclyn Snyder, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: • Ability to engage with issues related to access, equity, diversity, displacement, inclusion, implicit bias, and institutional racism, as they relate to planning. • Experience evaluating, drafting, and explaining land use regulations and policies. • Experience interpreting and applying planning principles, regulations, and procedures to a variety of planning issues, including land use, environmental, and other related topics. • Experience planning projects that integrate environmental quality and climate resilience into the urban environment through development design, green infrastructure, and natural resource protection, enhancement, and restoration. • Experience managing large, complex, and politically sensitive planning projects or tasks. • Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of audiences, including government agencies, the public, appointed or elected officials and decision-makers, businesspeople, non-governmental organizations, and people who speak different languages. Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: • Knowledge of and experience with Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals and the state and local land use regulatory framework, including specialized knowledge of Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals 5 and 15. • Knowledge of and experience with federal, state and/or regional requirements, including the Endangered Species Act, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program floodplain management, the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan, and others. • Advanced degree or professional certification in urban planning, environmental planning, natural resource management, public administration or related field. • Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate issues and inform policies and regulations. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a college or university with an undergraduate or graduate degree in urban planning or a closely related field; and four years of progressively responsible professional planning experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, April 29, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024 Required Application Materials: • Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: • Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) Application Tips: • Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach materials not requested. • All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 20, 2024 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. • Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 27, 2024 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): June • Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: July Step 6: Start Date: August • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following: • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations • Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5225140