Job Description
Salary: $61,153.00 - $131,914.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 08942
Department: Permitting Inspections Enforce
Division: Building Plan Review
Opening Date: 11/13/2024
Closing Date: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work 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.
We are Prince George's Proud! The Prince George's County
Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Building/Structural Engineer I/ll position, grade G24/G27, in the Building Plan Review Division.
About the Position: This is a junior level engineering position in the Division of Building Plan Review,
Building/Structural Section. Work requires sound independent professional judgment and
responsibility in lower-level professional, paraprofessional and clerical administrative support staff as well as technical engineering personnel under the general supervision of higher-level management personnel. Works includes performing the review of construction documents, involving the application of basic architectural, ADA, structural engineering principle in all phases of plan review with enforcement of the County and National Codes.
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 - Performs entry level engineering sub-task work and develops skills in a wide variety of public works, environment, transportation, construction, and related projects design, construction, and operations, such as assisting with designs, plans, specifications.
- Prepares sub-task engineering designs for smaller structures including buildings or for segments of larger structures.
- Performs field investigations, including land surveys, to collect and analyze data regarding feasibility and costs of engineering proposals.
- Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Prepares engineering designs for smaller structures including buildings or for segments of larger structures.
- Prepares project status reports using sound engineering judgment and technically accurate information for a variety of projects and programs.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architectural, Structural, or Civil Engineering with a specialty in the structural field.
- Engineering degree can be substituted by 1-2yrs of relative work experience in design, plan review, inspection, in building/civil/structural engineering, building codes.
Preferred Qualifications: - ICC electrical plan review
- Engineer in training
Additional Information Job Location : 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 500, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must: - Obtain two (2) certifications from International Code Council (ICC), one of which must be in commercial electrical plan examiner within 12 months of hire.
- 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, if applicable.
- May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- 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
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01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Some college, but no degree completed
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or JD
- Doctorate/PHD
- Other
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Did you get your degree in Architectural, Structural, or Civil Engineering with a specialty in the structural field? If you do not have a college degree please put N/A.
05
How many years of experience in design, plan review, inspection, building/civil/structuralengineering and building codes do you have?
- No Experience
- 1-2 Years
- 3-4 Years
- 5+ Years
06
Please explain your experience to question "5" as well as list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Otherwise, please put N/A.
07
Do you have ICC electrical plan review experience?
Required Question Prince George's County
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