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Introduction

\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports\r\nState and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations\r\nand the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate\r\nand surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for\r\nState buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities\r\nengineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual\r\ncontract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at\r\nDGS, we truly Do Great Service... Consider joining our team!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

DGS Design, Construction & Energy\r\n301 W. Preston Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position will support the Department of General Services (DGS)\r\nFacility Engineering Division (FED) that supports State owned buildings. This\r\nunit is within the DGS Office of Design, Construction & Energy (DCE). This\r\nposition directs and coordinates facility engineering work in a Statewide\r\nmaintenance and repair program involving the inspection, design and repair of\r\nsystems and utilities related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds.\r\nIdentify, prioritize and monitor the maintenance and repair of State-owned\r\nfacilities according to State policies and standards. Utilize funds to prevent\r\nthe deterioration of State facilities and avert potentially life-threatening\r\nconditions. This includes DGS, MDH, Vet, Milit, DJS, DPSCS, HSMCC, DLLR, MDA,\r\nMDE, MDP, MEMA, MPT, MSP, and the MD School for the Deaf. The work requires\r\ntravel to sites throughout the State in order to assess the condition of the\r\nfacility and determine the necessary projects and prioritization of these\r\nrepair projects.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties to include but not limited to:\r\n\r\n Internal Construction Document Design: Evaluates the program letter and project justification\r\nsubmitted by the facility. Creates bid documents in coordination with the\r\nusing agency to include specifications/project manual. Assembles\r\nbid documents and submit for solicitation. Manages projects through bid\r\nprocess, construction, and substantial completion. Completes all\r\nappropriate documents associated with the project.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contract Approval/Construction:\r\nPrepares appropriate agenda items for approval of contract in accordance\r\nwith MD Procurement Regulations. Manages and/or coordinates projects with\r\nthe using agency and DGS Construction Division during the construction\r\nphase to assure completion of project in accordance with specifications.\r\nDevelops and manages all approved and assigned emergency projects.\r\nApproves changes as necessary to the scope of work, reviews and approves\r\nproposed change orders and approves any additional funding in accordance\r\nwith DGS procedures. Maintains electronic PCO/Change Order Log in project\r\nfolder drive. Reviews and approves invoices within 3 days of receipt.\r\n\r\n\r\n Procurement Actions: Prepares bidding documents incorporating the A/E construction\r\ndesign into the DGS procurement package. Coordinates the advertising date,\r\nthe pre-bid date, and the bid date between the DGS Procurement Office, and\r\nthe using agency and submit package for procurement.\r\n\r\n\r\n Professional Services Construction Document Design: Manages the A/E design contract to assure\r\ncoordination between the A/E and the using agency to obtain a design that\r\nmatches the project justification and meets the standard for the industry\r\nfor construction. Evaluates and requests changes as necessary on all A/E\r\nsubmittals. Conducts CD review meetings. Reviews/Approves estimates prepared by\r\nA/E.\r\n\r\n\r\n Design or A/E Selection, Negotiation and Management: Evaluates the program letter and project\r\njustification submitted by the facility to determine what if any\r\nprofessional A/E service is required. Involve the using agency throughout\r\nthe selection and design process. Negotiates the A/E fees and obtain\r\nprocurement approval as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n Meetings/Miscellaneous: Attends all meetings as necessary, resolving\r\nissues and providing project management insight. Processes invoices in\r\naccordance with regulations. Reviews documentation as submitted and\r\napprove as necessary\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Six years of experience, two years of experience as an Engineer in the building construction, renovation or maintenance fields and an additional four years of experience performing maintenance or construction engineering work in facility and maintenance system work.\r\nNotes:\r\n1.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as an Engineer in the building construction, renovation or maintenance fields for the required experience.\r\n2.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in Civil Engineer Corps classifications or Construction Engineering Technician, or Civil or Combat Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess the following additional\r\nqualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific\r\ninformation on your application regarding all qualifications.\r\n\r\nTwo\r\n(2) years of experience in construction project management, construction cost\r\nestimation, project cost analysis, preparing cost estimates, preparing project\r\nspecification and evaluating A/E schedules, estimates and project scope.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the\r\nfollowing preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific\r\ninformation on your application regarding all qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n Two (2) years of experience in capital budgeting.\r\n Two (2) years of experience developing rough order of\r\nmagnitude estimates.\r\n Two (2) years of experience reviewing A/E prepared\r\nestimates.\r\n Two (2) years of experience providing cost-related\r\ntechnical review comments on project plans and documents\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on\r\nyour application.Please include all experience and education that\r\nis related to this position. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information\r\nsubmitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given\r\nfor relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number\r\nof hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such\r\nactivities on your application.\r\n\r\nNote that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit,\r\nyou will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a\r\nposition.You may submit your transcript as part of the application\r\nprocess.\r\n\r\nThe examination for this position will consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition.Successful candidates will be placed on the employment\r\neligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED.\r\nThe eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The\r\nlist will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for\r\ninterviews.Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of\r\nthe same classification.\r\n\r\nPlease note, selected candidates may be required to complete and\r\nsuccessfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to\r\nbeing hired.\r\n\r\nYou\r\nmust be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and\r\nControl Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

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.\r\n

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. \r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits\r\npackage that includes:\r\n- Tuition reimbursement, if funding is\r\navailable, for those who qualify\r\n- Flexible work schedules and telework\r\nopportunities for many positions\r\n- Free mass transit in Baltimore &\r\nAnnapolis\r\n- Generous paid leave that increases with\r\nyears of service\r\n- Paid holidays\r\n- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\n- Employee & employer contributory pension\r\nplan \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Contacttiara.massey1@maryland.govor\r\ncall 410-767-4987 with questions about this recruitment. The on-line\r\napplication process is STRONGLY preferred.Apply online atdgs.maryland.gov- click on\r\nEmployment on the left side of the screen.If you are unable to submit\r\nyour application online, please send your paper application to: Human\r\nResources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311,\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTYUsers: call\r\nvia Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting,\r\nretaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We\r\nthank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n