Job Description

Nature and Variety of Work

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Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County

Department of Permitting

, Inspections, & Enforcement

is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an

Engineering Technician III (Engineering Technician 3A

)

grade

A20

positionin the

Building/Structure Section

Division.

About the Position

This is a para-professional engineering position within the Division of Building Plan Review. The incumbent is responsible for plans administration to ensure services are delivered timely and appropriately during the permitting process to both internal and external customers. Work is performed that affords independent judgment and technical evaluation under the general supervision of the Section Supervisor and/or the Division Associate Director or designee. The incumbent performs work diligently to complete tasks and duties as assigned. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing a variety of clerical and/or administrative duties relative to the processing of applications and issuance of various County permits

About The Agency

The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.

Examples of Work

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Receipt and Process Plans: Receives and process commercial and residential building plan submissions. Reviews each submittal package for completeness and accuracy Quality control - checks plans, applications and workflows, returning same as necessary. Coordinates the review process and provides assistance and guidance to applicants Records Management / Plans Log Out: Coordinates collation, stamping and release of approved plans to the Permits Office for issuance. Verifies that all disciplines have reviewed and appropriately recorded their approvals in both the automated and manual systems. Ensures in-house archiving of issued engineering plans in accordance with the approved records retention schedule ePlan (ProjectDox) Coordinator/Facilitator: Responsible for ensuring that the ePlan system is accessible, reliable and functional for internal and external users Customer Services: Responsible for handling inquiries from internal and external customers as they pertain to general plan review and permitting requirements Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

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Graduation from high school or GED, supplemented by college level courses in higher mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, geometry) and civil engineering, Four (4) years of para-professional engineering experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be accepted

Preferred Qualifications:

Building/structural plan review experience Experience with eplan, momentum or other electronic permitting and plan review software ICC / NFPA building plan review and/or inspections experience, engineering or architectural bachelor's degree

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

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Job Location:

9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment

: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Possession of a valid state issued driver's license. Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work

:Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.



This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the

beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits



Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts + Dependent Care Assistance Program
+ Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits + Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
+ Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
+ 457(b)
+ 403(b)
Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits + Critical Illness
+ Whole Life Insurance
+ Accident Insurance
+ Legal Services



For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits