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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 Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that 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. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration. The Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an 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 the Small Wireless ability, NPDES, and the Utility Sections within the Division of Site/Road Plan Review, OPIE. The incumbent provides engineering support to the Small Wireless Facility and the Utility Permit Sections. Responsibilities include but are not limited to plan review of small wireless facility, utility permits in the right-of-way, paving, processing/reviewing other site road permit related cases.

The incumbent ensures that permit plans and engineering documents comply with Federal, County and State Regulations. Coordination with agencies, departments, small wireless facility carriers and utility companies is required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineer V, Chief of the Traffic/Utility/Bridges/NPDES/W&S Planning/Right-of-ay Section.

It is important to understand that OPIE is a service agency. As such, this position requires the incumbent to be physically and medically capable of working both inside and outside in extreme weather conditions (heat/cold, wet/humid, snow/ice, and/or dry/arid conditions). Incumbent is required to be both physically and medically capable of remaining in a stationary position, either sitting at a computer terminal, standing at a service counter or in a mobile position or as deemed necessary.

The incumbent is required to be both physically and medically capable of remaining in a stationary position, either sitting at a computer terminal, standing at a service counter, or in a mobile position or as deemed necessary. This position requires the incumbent to be capable of lifting, pulling, or carrying items that exceed five (5) pounds, as well as moving office supplies and equipment that weigh up to thirty (30) pounds. Please be advised that regardless of the incumbent's normally assigned duties, this position requires the incumbent to be willing and both physically and medically capable of working overtime and on weekends for special program events.

This position description is subject to change at any time. Employees in specific positions are required by the Office of Ethics and Accountability (OEA) to file annually a confidential Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) based on the responsibilities associated with his/her position. In addition, the agency Director has the discretion to identify an employee to file.

Therefore, if you are notified that you must file an FDS, please comply within the required timeframe. Furthermore, if an employee has secondary employment, he/she must complete the required form and obtain approval from the Director or designee. Refer to Administrative Procedure 152 - Board of Ethics Policy on Secondary Employment and ensure compliance with the procedure.

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 Ensures all plan reviews are in full conformance with latest accepted standards (Federal, SHA, County, WSSC, AASHTO, AISC, etc.) and codes. Objectively reviews submissions. Can ascertain missing or erroneous design requirements with a good degree of accuracy

Exercises sound judgment when analyzing data and preparing alternative solutions to problems and recommends the best and/or most cost-effective solution. Assist supervisors and section managers in ensuring engineering plans are complete and thoroughly reflect the County's intent for construction. Strives to provide alternative solutions to problems, recommending the best or most cost-effective solution, when applicable.

Ability to reference the AASHTO, FHWA, MOSHA, County and applicable industry design standards in reviews. Transmits clear, concise comments in memoranda and/or on plans within due dates. Objectively performs investigations in sufficient detail to properly identify relevant issues and fully documents conditions encountered.

Makes recommendations in accordance with accepted standards and Departmental policy. Prepares alternative solutions to problems recommending the best solution, when applicable. Completes assignments within assigned due dates or approved extensions.

Ensures peer reviews are completed within 2 weeks (1st review) and 1 week (2nd review). Ensures that OPIE reviews after peer reviewer and valid prior to release. Ensures that peer reviewers are not approving non-standard or non-code compliant aspects of projects.

Monitor status of ePlan cases. Monitor accuracy of ePermits, ensuring completion of workflows, entering of essential information into ePermits, and saving of necessary plans and information to ePermits and shared locations. Keep an accurate log for all application reviews.

Provides assistance as required/requested by inspection staff. Closes permit after inspector provides notice. Ensures log in and log out of all permit submittals.

Ensures completion of plan/permit review within the Department due dates. Maintains a thorough awareness of various local agency requirements obtaining the required approvals for assigned design projects. Provides an accurate written account of all Meetings, hearings and follows-up with appropriate action.

Effectively transmits pertinent transportation information to Department staff and other County and State agencies and elected officials. Prepares for meetings, determines status of projects and/or permits in advance of meeting. Brings necessary plans, agendas, exhibits or materials to enable productive and efficient meetings.

Maintains a courteous positive working relationship with customers, citizens, the development community, staff members, other agencies, and elected officials. Ensures all correspondence is written in a clear, concise, grammatically correct manner that can be easily understood using Departmental style of writing and format in accordance with Departmental directive. Ensures all correspondence is submitted in accordance with the Department guidelines.

Provides an accurate account of meetings and requests not later than three working days after a meeting or request. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the engineering or related scientific field determined by the requirements of the position (e.g., civil, environmental, transportation, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, agricultural, agronomy, chemical, industrial, construction). Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

OR A Professional Engineer (PE) License may be substituted for the degree. EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Additional Information Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position.

Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: May 27-29, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

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. 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.