The hiring salary range is $88,790.38 to 143,840.46 annually, commensurate with experience. 

 Open until filled with a best consideration date of June 19, 2026. This posting may close without notice.

Charles County Government is seeing an experienced Engineering Supervisor to perform supervisory civil engineering and related work for the County. Supervisor will be involved in the application of civil engineering principles and concepts to infrastructure projects; positions are assigned responsibility for major functional areas within the division.

• Responsible for supervision of engineering staff, management of specialized engineering work in an assigned functional area.

• · Supervises engineering staff: assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements. Selects, trains and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary. Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leave, performance and other personnel actions. Monitor staff functions and initiate appropriate corrective actions as necessary.

• · Develops, reviews and evaluates studies, reports, request for proposals, and makes recommendations or takes appropriate actions. Makes recommendations on budget expenditures and policy documents.

• · Applies various specialized analysis as appropriate to projects to discern relevant issues and facts and formulate appropriate recommendations.

• · Meets with parties involved to discuss and clarify issues and explain requirements; advises and assists parties on how to achieve compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

• · Is responsible for consistent performance of staff in interpretation of policy and code. Ensures staff maintenance of project files and records and preparation of related reports including graphic materials, maps and other illustrative materials as necessary.

• · Coordinates studies and projects with other division functions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies as necessary. Serves as final authority in decisions regarding specific project or case management decisions.

• · Attends meetings with county staff, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, and public regarding County requirements applicable to projects, and to discuss and resolve problems and issues arising during the process.

• · Develops policy and procedure for the division, provides policy direction to staff, and develops and manages project budget.

• · Responds to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, and contractors regarding procedures and compliance issues. Represents the County on a regional or state-wide basis and makes presentations before the various boards and commissions.

• · Performs field visits and site inspections when necessary.

• · Serves on boards, committees and work groups as assigned and provides technical support and assistance as needed.

• · Assists in formulating and implementing engineering design and construction projects or policies.

• · May manage, implement, and update various applicable ordinances, specifications, and details.

• · Performs other related job duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is partly sedentary with periods of moderate physical activity and is performed in office and field surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division:     Planning and Growth Management/Infrastructure Management

Pay Grade:                           118

FLSA Status:                        Exempt

Telework Eligible:              Yes     

Reports to:                          Chief of Infrastructure Management 

Supervises:                          Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, Infrastructure Management Permit Specialist