JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This professional engineering position will serve as coordinator traffic engineer for the review of traffic elements of development review projects and project planner for transportation planning studies. Duties include scoping of traffic impact studies and review of completed traffic studies; performing travel demand traffic forecasts and managing travel model development; helping to manage the roads portion of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) and reviewing traffic engineering plans (such as maintenance of traffic, access, safety, applicable signing and striping, etc.). Supervision is received from the Engineering Supervisor, Department of Development Review and Planning, Division of Planning and Permitting.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 10 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, analyze and coordinate traffic impact studies for development and roadway projects
• Helping to manage the roads portion of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) and participate in updates to the APFO Guidelines
• Administer all of the APFO reviews including traffic reviews, schools test, and water/sewer reviews; prepare Letters of Understanding (LOU) documenting the application of the APFO
• Coordinate traffic APFO reviews; manage/coordinate multiple projects in the same geographic area, escrow accounts and other databases
• Review subdivision and site plan submissions for horizontal and vertical road alignment, safe access (adequate sight distance), signing and striping and maintenance of traffic, pavement design, etc.
• Review cost estimates for proposed road improvements
• Prepare and present information to the general public, elected officials, and the planning commission
• Coordinate necessary land development improvements including roads, storm drains, drainage, traffic signals, etc. with private developers, consultants, Federal, State, local and other county agencies
• Manage land development projects (e.g. coordinate project reviews/inspections with other agencies; track project status; resolve conflicts; schedule meetings with agencies; complete site visits; etc.)
• Review of consultants work, for location engineering, traffic impact study reviews, traffic engineering reviews and for performing travel demand forecast simulation model tasks
• Participate in transportation projects with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Division of Public Works and other agencies
• Review other aspects of the land development and comprehensive plan updates
• Coordinate with MWCOG and other local and regional agencies
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 
  Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of traffic/transportation engineering work experience

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of traffic/transportation engineering work experience
• NOTE: A current Professional Engineer license may substitute for 2 years of the engineering work experience and a Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification may substitute for 1 year of the engineering work experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of traffic analysis, origin/destination studies, traffic signal warrant, designs, intersection analysis, and level of service calculations
• Knowledge of MUTCD, HCM, AASHTO codes, and other MDOT standards, specifications and procedures
• Working knowledge of engineering software applications such as HCM; ArcView and GIS applications
• Hands on knowledge of travel demand modeling and forecasting, using CUBE, or similar model
• Ability to effectively utilize software for word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, and database applications
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with engineering consultants, developers, other consultants, co-workers, government agencies, and the general public
• Strong and effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, data and development information and to make effective presentations to varied audiences

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• A current Professional Engineer license or a Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) Certification
• Additional certifications, licenses or professional associations relevant to transportation engineering related activities
• Work experience in land development with specialization in traffic-related areas

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; frequently perform repetitive motions; and rarely climb, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, reach and drive
• While working in the position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; and rarely work outdoors, walk on uneven ground and work in dirty environments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Ability to provide own transportation to meetings and site visits
• Available for varied working hours to accommodate meetings, projects, deadlines and programs

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) Related office skills testing
3) One or more interviews
4) A pre-employment physical examination and drug test

Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (10 year vesting) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave
Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 – 2 years 11 days
2 – 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.