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Prince George's County Government

Engineer I/II

Prince George's County Government, Largo, Maryland, United States

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The Prince George’s County

Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement

is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an

Engineer I/II (Engineer 1G)

grade

G24/27

position in the

Site Road Plan Review Division .

About the Position This position provides entry-level engineering and administration support within the Division of Site/Road Plan Review, DPIE. The incumbent provides engineering support to a specific County Engineering District. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, plan review of paving and storm drain, stormwater management, grading, Flood plain, street grade establishment; street construction cost estimates, M-NCPPC, Building permit plans review and approval, DPW&T and SHA projects. The incumbent ensures that permit plans and engineering documents comply with County and State Regulations. Coordination with construction inspector and engineering technician personnel is required. Work is performed under the supervision of the District Engineer. DPIE is a service agency; this position requires the incumbent to be physically and medically capable of working both inside and outside in extreme weather conditions and to lift/move items as described. The position may require overtime and weekend work for special program events. This description is subject to change. Employees in specific positions may be required to file annual Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS) and may have secondary employment requirements per agency policy.

About The Agency The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) coordinates and enforces standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement. The mission is to promote economic development and protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with building, zoning, and property standards codes.

Performs detailed reviews of Site grading, paving and storm drainage plans, stormwater concepts, and stormwater management plans related to properties and subdivisions, as submitted by professional engineers for permit construction of roadways, development, and drainage facilities in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Conducts periodic site reviews of developments to become familiar with projects and observe any unusual circumstances.

Performs reviews of street grade profiles as submitted by developers’ engineers for subdivisions, commercial development, or extension of utility systems.

Assists in the preparation/review of technical designs of construction plans, right-of-way plats, specifications, and engineering cost estimates for highway, storm drainage, and miscellaneous county roadway improvement projects.

Prepares/reviews basic calculations and develops engineering plans and specifications in accordance with codes and standards.

Processes waivers from code requirements when necessary.

Prepares/reviews cost estimates to determine performance bond requirements for roadway and drainage construction projects.

Reviews and prepares comments on proposed subdivisions to provide departmental recommendations concerning roadway alignments, widths, grades, easements, and compliance with Master Plans.

Ensures complete and timely distribution and review of plans and permits by all departments.

Completes and tracks the status of reviews within assigned due dates and timeframes or approved extensions.

Coordination among County organizations and private engineering/architectural firms and utility companies involved in construction.

Ensures permit requirements are completed prior to permit issuance and ensures peer reviewers are managed appropriately.

Prepares for meetings with status updates and necessary materials and agendas.

Monitors the status and accuracy of ePlan and ePermits systems.

Coordinates all road culverts and bridge design proposals from developers with DPW&T prior to approval.

Communication, coordination, and liaison with citizens, developers, builders, sub-professional and professional engineering personnel, and legislators; represents DPIE at meetings or committees.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Participates as a critical/essential employee in emergency or special activities as assigned.

Maintains assigned equipment in proper working order and recommends repairs or replacement as needed.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related scientific field (e.g., civil, environmental, transportation, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, agricultural, agronomy, chemical, industrial, construction).

OR

A Professional Engineer (PE) License may be substituted for the degree.

Job Location 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment

Must possess and maintain a valid 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 duties, if applicable.

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.

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