What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Support Technician II - Public Works, Engineering/Surveys position at Howard County Government?
Position Summary/Class Description
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
This is supervisory survey work at the full performance level, directing survey crew in a variety of survey functions. Work includes responsibility for regular survey activities that are required for road construction, water and sewer construction, capital improvements, and other related county projects, including boundary surveys and geodetic control work. Work is performed with general supervision from a technical superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with accepted standards and applicable regulations.
Contacts with others are regular and important, including contacts with engineers, contractors, developers, and the public.
Starting Salary Hiring Range
$30.17 - $34.04
$62,751 - $70,806
Class Description
Performs advanced technical level engineering support work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under the general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes technical land acquisition work such as negotiating the acquisition of rights-of-way and fee simple parcels; and preparing and executing contracts, deeds, and agreements. Work may also include planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a survey crew acquiring hydrographic and topographic data.
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Participates in and supervises the operation of a survey crew. Directs the activities of survey parties engaged in acquiring hydrographic and topographic data, boundary surveys, layout of pipe lines, roads, buildings, RTK GPS surveys.
Assists geodesist in determining the area and location where geodetic control stations of the local system are to be re established. Also assists the geodesist in designing and planning new lines of geodetic control to be performed with GPS, both horizontal and vertical. Directs the survey crew in aid given to the National Geodetic Survey and the State of Maryland.
May supervise the original setting or reestablishment of geodetic monuments under the direction of the Chief of Surveys, Geodesist or Survey Operations Coordinator.
Supervises the recording of information obtained for any geodetic control project and other projects requiring regular surveying activities; verifies the correctness of the data acquired.
Performs boundary surveys, cross-sections, profiles, construction layout, RTK topographic surveys, and other surveys. Organizes and maintains files of all survey activities undertaken.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Supervises the daily activities of a two (2) or three (3) person survey crew.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
Associates' degree and one (1) year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Progressively responsible field survey experience, including as an instrument operator.
Considerable knowledge of survey principles, Instruments and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of surveying methods and techniques including areas of common error.
Considerable knowledge of trigonometry and other mathematics and their applications to survey field work.
Considerable knowledge of robotic theodolites and digital levels.
Knowledge of astronomic survey techniques.
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), CAD and Data Collectors.
Knowledge of high definition scanning.
Some knowledge of engineering principles and operations.
Some knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
Skill in the use and care of survey instruments and equipment.
Ability to interpret, collect, and analyze data.
Ability to prepare technical records and reports.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
A valid Maryland Class "C" driver's license.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds more or less. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is at times loud. The employee will be working in dense woods, cultivated fields, wet swampy areas, rough terrain, construction sites and many far off road situations and conditions.
Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, And Reasoning Ability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common surveying and technical journals, construction drawings, deeds, and plats. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as coordinate geometry and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/human-resources/benefit-plans.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.
ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.
HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan.Howard County Police and Fire Employees' Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $2500 contingent upon County funding.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees who have worked for the county for at least twelve (12) months are eligible for twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the qualifying birth of a child, or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care. Leave must be used within the 12 months following the birth or placement.
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, and universal life insurance.
CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.
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I understand that: - My application including the supplemental questions must be accurate and complete. - I must clearly describe my work experience which relates to the job for which I am applying. - I must check and revise my work history dates so they are accurate and do not reflect that I am working 40-hour weeks at two or more employers at the same time. - I may include all pertinent experience to include full- or part-time employment, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other work history applicable to the position for which I am applying. - "See Resume" is not a substitute for a completed application and will adversely impact my consideration.
Are you willing to accept a salary offer within the salary hiring range commensurate with applicable experience/qualifications? $62,751 - $70,806/yearly
Do you possess an Associate's Degree?
Do you possess the equivalent combination of an Associates' degree and one (1) year of experience performing advanced technical level survey work?
If you possess the equivalent combination of an Associates' degree and one (1) year of experience performing advanced technical level survey work, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
06
Do you possess knowledge of field surveying methods and techniques?
If you possess knowledge of field surveying methods and techniques, please explain where you acquired this knowledge including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
08
Do you possess knowledge of point cloud data collection such as scanning and/or UAS/UAV surveys?
If you possess knowledge of point cloud data collection such as scanning and/or UAS/UAV surveys, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
10
Do you possess experience in the field collection of RTK and Static GPS technologies and digital leveling?
If you possess experience in the field collection of RTK and Static GPS technologies and digital leveling, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
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Do you possess the ability to prepare technical records and reports?
If you possess the ability to prepare technical records and reports, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
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Do you possess field experience managing a survey crew?
If you possess field experience managing a survey crew, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
This is supervisory survey work at the full performance level, directing survey crew in a variety of survey functions. Work includes responsibility for regular survey activities that are required for road construction, water and sewer construction, capital improvements, and other related county projects, including boundary surveys and geodetic control work. Work is performed with general supervision from a technical superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with accepted standards and applicable regulations.
Contacts with others are regular and important, including contacts with engineers, contractors, developers, and the public.
Starting Salary Hiring Range
$30.17 - $34.04
$62,751 - $70,806
Class Description
Performs advanced technical level engineering support work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under the general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes technical land acquisition work such as negotiating the acquisition of rights-of-way and fee simple parcels; and preparing and executing contracts, deeds, and agreements. Work may also include planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a survey crew acquiring hydrographic and topographic data.
- Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810***
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Participates in and supervises the operation of a survey crew. Directs the activities of survey parties engaged in acquiring hydrographic and topographic data, boundary surveys, layout of pipe lines, roads, buildings, RTK GPS surveys.
Assists geodesist in determining the area and location where geodetic control stations of the local system are to be re established. Also assists the geodesist in designing and planning new lines of geodetic control to be performed with GPS, both horizontal and vertical. Directs the survey crew in aid given to the National Geodetic Survey and the State of Maryland.
May supervise the original setting or reestablishment of geodetic monuments under the direction of the Chief of Surveys, Geodesist or Survey Operations Coordinator.
Supervises the recording of information obtained for any geodetic control project and other projects requiring regular surveying activities; verifies the correctness of the data acquired.
Performs boundary surveys, cross-sections, profiles, construction layout, RTK topographic surveys, and other surveys. Organizes and maintains files of all survey activities undertaken.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Supervises the daily activities of a two (2) or three (3) person survey crew.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
Associates' degree and one (1) year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Progressively responsible field survey experience, including as an instrument operator.
Considerable knowledge of survey principles, Instruments and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of surveying methods and techniques including areas of common error.
Considerable knowledge of trigonometry and other mathematics and their applications to survey field work.
Considerable knowledge of robotic theodolites and digital levels.
Knowledge of astronomic survey techniques.
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), CAD and Data Collectors.
Knowledge of high definition scanning.
Some knowledge of engineering principles and operations.
Some knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
Skill in the use and care of survey instruments and equipment.
Ability to interpret, collect, and analyze data.
Ability to prepare technical records and reports.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
A valid Maryland Class "C" driver's license.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds more or less. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is at times loud. The employee will be working in dense woods, cultivated fields, wet swampy areas, rough terrain, construction sites and many far off road situations and conditions.
Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, And Reasoning Ability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common surveying and technical journals, construction drawings, deeds, and plats. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as coordinate geometry and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/human-resources/benefit-plans.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.
ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.
HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan.Howard County Police and Fire Employees' Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $2500 contingent upon County funding.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees who have worked for the county for at least twelve (12) months are eligible for twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the qualifying birth of a child, or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care. Leave must be used within the 12 months following the birth or placement.
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, and universal life insurance.
CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.
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I understand that: - My application including the supplemental questions must be accurate and complete. - I must clearly describe my work experience which relates to the job for which I am applying. - I must check and revise my work history dates so they are accurate and do not reflect that I am working 40-hour weeks at two or more employers at the same time. - I may include all pertinent experience to include full- or part-time employment, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other work history applicable to the position for which I am applying. - "See Resume" is not a substitute for a completed application and will adversely impact my consideration.
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to accept a salary offer within the salary hiring range commensurate with applicable experience/qualifications? $62,751 - $70,806/yearly
- Yes, I am willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.
- No, I am not willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.
Do you possess an Associate's Degree?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess the equivalent combination of an Associates' degree and one (1) year of experience performing advanced technical level survey work?
- Yes
- No
If you possess the equivalent combination of an Associates' degree and one (1) year of experience performing advanced technical level survey work, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
06
Do you possess knowledge of field surveying methods and techniques?
- Yes
- No
If you possess knowledge of field surveying methods and techniques, please explain where you acquired this knowledge including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
08
Do you possess knowledge of point cloud data collection such as scanning and/or UAS/UAV surveys?
- Yes
- No
If you possess knowledge of point cloud data collection such as scanning and/or UAS/UAV surveys, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
10
Do you possess experience in the field collection of RTK and Static GPS technologies and digital leveling?
- Yes
- No
If you possess experience in the field collection of RTK and Static GPS technologies and digital leveling, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
12
Do you possess the ability to prepare technical records and reports?
- Yes
- No
If you possess the ability to prepare technical records and reports, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
14
Do you possess field experience managing a survey crew?
- Yes
- No
If you possess field experience managing a survey crew, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
- Required Question
Salary : $62,751 - $70,806