Engineering Associate - Soil Conservation Perm/FT/Benefits - Harford County, Maryland

Job Description Summary: Job Description: Salary Range: $41,820.00-$111,539.00

BUDGETED SALARY: $55,000.00-$70,000.00

Essential Duties: (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples, depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.) Participates in surveying team to gather, interpret and process data from field run topographic surveys and analysis of aerial photography. Performs intermediate drafting with computational and intermediate level design work in the preparation of plans and specifications for agricultural Best Management Practices. Drafts existing topography and actual location of infrastructure; prepares cost estimates from preliminary construction plans. Provide support for USDA Farm Bill contract technical assistance and implementation. Participate in reviews and inspections of design and construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications and overall quality of the work. Interpret State and local ordinances, rules, regulations and policies at a field level. Depending on the area of work, may be responsible for maintaining engineering files and records; such as, conservation plans, MD agricultural cost share files, USDA-NRCS contract information and construction plans. To determine appropriate method of filing and labeling of records. May conduct preconstruction and final inspections for adherence to construction plans in conjunction with immediate supervisor. Prepare documents, drawings, photos and /or narratives related to the joint permitting process through MD Department of the Environment and Army Corps of Engineers. Prepares reports of operations as needed. Prepares maps, figures and reports using manual and computer-aided techniques; assists in preparation and drafting of design projects. Years of Experience: Three (3) years of experience in engineering, drafting and design work or soil conservation work. Experience with CAD and/or AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc. is preferred. Years of Supervisory Experience: None Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Additional education beyond high school in an agricultural, natural resources or engineering-related field may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of thirty (30) semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. (This option requires submittal of college transcripts by selected candidate.) Certifications, Licensures, and Examinations: Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: #J-18808-Ljbffr Polluxa, Inc.