Small Pond Engineer

Small Pond Engineer

Salary

$97,706.33 - $166,100.77 Annually

Location

Soil Conservation, MD

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

FY27-00123

Department

Soil Conservation

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; full-benefits

This position performs advanced-level professional engineering work specializing in Small Pond environmental engineering. The work involves highly complex pond engineering work; managing all aspects of a project from design approval meeting technical standards, and conducting pre-construction meetings, to review of as-built and supporting materials. Ensures regulatory and environmental compliance of plans and projects; coordinating with consultants, contractors, partner agencies, internal staff, and the public. The position signs off on project plans, inspects various hydraulic, dam, stormwater, and hydraulic models to ensure compliance, and oversees the feasibility of the design and construction of Small Pond related projects. This position periodically assists with the review of sediment and erosion control plans as time permits and may provide technical direction/training to staff. This position may also be called upon to develop designs for Best Management Practices and/or develop stormwater management plans for agricultural structures.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly 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 holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)

• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

• Participation in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System

• Vesting after 10 years of service

• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage small pond projects in various stages of design, and construction
• Perform in-house engineering design
• Prepare plans and specifications for agricultural stormwater management
• Analyze and approve engineering and improvement plans for compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and policies
• Coordinate with internal staff, consultants, project managers, and partner agencies involved in planning, design, and construction activities
• Develop spreadsheets and tools to evaluate engineering calculations and support project analysis
• Attend and participate in meetings and present supporting information to officials, community groups, and stakeholders
• Research historical records and related information to support infrastructure mapping and project planning
• Monitor, develop, and evaluate engineering calculations and support project analysis
• Prepare and present technical information to officials, community members, and consulting professionals
• Develop and maintain small pond data layers and databases related to infrastructure and program needs
• Guide policy and procedure development related to submission and review of small pond designs/plans
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employees position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements 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.

• Bachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related engineering field
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
• Current possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Possession of a valid drivers license

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Advanced knowledge of principles in small pond engineering
• Professional experience in the field of stormwater management, of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, dam breach modeling, hazard classification and hazard creep
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering and earth dam construction, and familiarity with the Natural Resource Conservation Service methods of determining storm rainfall runoff
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology and/or soil mechanics
• Advanced knowledge of engineering project scope and technical standards
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Advanced knowledge of engineering plan review
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of the design and construction of Small Ponds in accordance with the Natural Resource Conservation Service MD-378 Standards
• Skilled in communication both oral and written
• Skilled in engineering design
• Ability to evaluate discrepancies and resolve issues
• Ability to develop and implement technical standards

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Work experience providing on site field inspections and reports for pond construction to meet required standards to include concrete, soils and pipe installation
• Work experience preparing or reviewing geotechnical reports, flood studies, stormwater management design reports, structural analyses, and dam breach analysis (specifically HEC-RAS 2D) for dams and levees
• Advanced degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related engineering field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; frequently walk; and rarely drive
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, occasionally work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, and protective equipment required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Failure to meet or maintain the minimum qualifications or additional requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Available for varied working hours as needed and on-call emergency situations

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

1. An evaluation of qualifications and training

2. One or more interviews

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Retirement Plan:

Soil Conservation employees who meet eligibility criteria are required by law to participate in the Maryland State Pension System. Both the State and the employee contribute to the plan as part of this mandatory enrollment.

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 employees 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 $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 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 Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their 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 employees 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. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.

Educational Reimbursement Program:

County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employees capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. 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 doesnt 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 issue or concern.

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 employees 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, and Military.

Holidays:

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

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov.

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your level of education?

• Less than Associates degree received
• Associates degree received
• Bachelors degree received
• Advanced degree received

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If you have earned a college degree, was it in civil or environmental engineering, or a related engineering field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 4 years of work experience in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.

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Do you have work experience providing on site field inspections and reports for pond construction to meet required standards to include concrete, soils and pipe installation?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

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Do you have work experience preparing or reviewing geotechnical reports, flood studies, stormwater management design reports, structural analyses, and dam breach analysis (specifically HEC-RAS 2D) for dams and levees?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

Required Question

Employer Frederick County Government

Address 12 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland, 21701

Phone 301-600-1070

Website http://www.FrederickCountymd.gov/jobs