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AGENCY PROJECT ENGINEER/ARCHITECT III

Recruitment #19-004588-0007

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

DPSCS Division of Capital Construction and Facilities Maintenance

6776 Reisterstown Rd Suite 201 Baltimore, MD 21215

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position in the technical group of the Division of Capital Construction and Facilities Maintenance is to function as an Engineer with expertise in Electronic Security (ES) Systems and performing work relating to the analysis, design, construction, and monitoring of ES systems in capital or maintenance projects at all State facilities utilizing in-house maintenance staff and/or contracted services.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Test and evaluate to measure readiness of electronic security systems at all state correctional facilities.
  • Prepare and present detailed monthly reports on the status of electronic security systems. Also, provide an ongoing action plan detailing all repair and maintenance activities related to these systems.
  • Make scheduled visits to facilities to train in-house staff on repair and replacement of electronic security systems. Provide direct supervision for any in-house work related to the system.
  • Make emergency (unscheduled) visits to assess the electronic security problems at various correctional facilities. Take direct action to resolve problems and make recommendations should outside resources be necessary. 
  • Plan, design, write specifications, prepare estimates, and produce drawings/sketches for repair or replacement of electronic security systems components by contracted service. Provide training to maintenance staff as needed.
  • Provide project management for all contracted electronic security work.
  • Any other work assigned by management related to electronic security systems (CCTV, camera work, recording, fence approach detection, etc.)
  • Advise the Division staff in investigations, evaluations, preparations of project programs and cost estimates. Evaluate cost estimates prepared by consultants pertaining to electronic security engineering as needed for new or existing funded or to-be-funded capital projects.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience as a design and project manager engineer or architect for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects.

 

 

Notes:

1. Additional experience as an engineer or architect in the building construction field involving the design, construction or repair of building structures or system services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements may be substituted for the required education and experience.  

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering and Architecture classifications or Engineering and Architecture specialty codes in the Architecture field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • 5 years experience with security electronics systems design and troubleshooting, including cameras

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees may be required to carry an electronic paging device or provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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