Engineering Technician 1G

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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削 to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Engineering Technician 1G grade G1 position in the Building Permit Processing Unit Division.

This is a temporary position that is limited to a maximum of 1000 working hours.

This is an entry-level to full performance para-professional Engineering Technician position in the Permit Processing Unit where work is performed in the office. The application of engineering skill is required to assist higher level paraprofessionals orreally professional engineers by providing skills and technical work in support of County-wide adgang engineering and planning projects. Assignments are performed under close supervision of a higher-level Engineering Technician, III and the Permit Center Manager.

The incumbent is responsible for pre-screening application, plan screening, plans coordination, assist customers with technical guidance in the Virtual Permit Center (VPC), problem resolution and information gathering to assist customers through the plans review and permitting process.

The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control construction before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise DPIE. The Mission of DPIE 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.

• Pre-screens permit applications for building construction projects.
• Performs all project coordination and project administrator tasks on ePlan/Project Dox system including plans screening of residential and commercial building plan submissions for completeness prior to submission of an application for permits.
• Checks applications and workflows.
• Monitors e-Plan cases submitted and ensures submittals are organized and reviewed according to date received.
• Coordinates collation, stamping and release of approved plans for permit issuance; verifies that all reviews and approvals are appropriately recorded in our electronic permitting systems.

• Graduation from high school or GED, including or supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• One (1) year of para-professional engineering work.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

• Experience coordinating with other permitting agencies to acquire or issue permits.
• Experience with the process/modeling/design changes and re-engineering.
• Experience with electronic permitting systems.
• Experience with database tools, creating and executing reports.
• Experience with processing bonds and coordinating the release of bonds.
• Ability to effectively speak and present in a public forum.

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

9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774

• 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 assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• _workers are required to 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 should report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.