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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 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 (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1G) grade G16 position in the Building Permit Processing Unit Division.
About The Position
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, and the application of engineering skill is required to assist higher level paraprofessionals or professional engineers by providing skilled and technical work in support of County-wide 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 Virtinal Permit Center - (VPC), problem resolution and information gathering to assist customers through the plans review and permitting process. Work is performed that affords independent judgment and technical evaluation under the general supervision of the Permit Center Manager and/or the Assistant Associate Director for the Division or designee. The incumbent performs work diligently to complete tasks and duties as assigned to meet agency needs. The incumbent is required to maintain current knowledge of the permit process and procedures for Prince George's County.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
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
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 (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1G) grade G16 position in the Building Permit Processing Unit Division.
About The Position
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, and the application of engineering skill is required to assist higher level paraprofessionals or professional engineers by providing skilled and technical work in support of County-wide 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 Virtinal Permit Center - (VPC), problem resolution and information gathering to assist customers through the plans review and permitting process. Work is performed that affords independent judgment and technical evaluation under the general supervision of the Permit Center Manager and/or the Assistant Associate Director for the Division or designee. The incumbent performs work diligently to complete tasks and duties as assigned to meet agency needs. The incumbent is required to maintain current knowledge of the permit process and procedures for Prince George's County.
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
- Pre-screen permit applications for building construction projects; o Perform all project coordination and project administrator tasks on the ePlan/ProjectDox system including plans screening of residential and commercial building plan submissions for completeness prior to submission of an application for permits
- Check applications and workflows
- Monitor e-Plan cases submitted and ensure submittals are organized and reviewed according to date received
- Coordinate collation, stamping and release of approved plans for permit issuance
- Verify that all reviews and approvals are appropriately recorded in our electronic permitting systems
- Ensure in-house archiving of issued permits and plans are completed in accordance with the approved records retention schedule
- Ensure that the e-Plan system is accessible, reliable and functional for internal and external users
- Provide training to internal and external users as required and/or requested
- Generate e-Plan reports
- Handle inquiries from internal and external customers as it pertains to general permit application submittal and permitting requirements
- Provide assistance in reviewing architectural and structural plans submitted with applications for permits to construct minor residential projects, i.e., decks, fences and solar panels.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or GED, including or supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
- One (1) year of para-professional engineering work
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coordinating with other permitting agencies to acquire or issue permits
- Experience with the process/modeling/design changes and reengineering
- 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
Additional Information
Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- 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 their assigned 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. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
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