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Salary: $45,500.00 - $61,752.00 Annually
Location : Forestville, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10597
Department: Public Works & Transportation
Division: Transit Fleet and Facilities
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040
Nature and Variety of Work
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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 Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Transit Fleet Assistant (Supply-Property Clerk 4A) grade A14 position, in the Office of Transportation
About the Position
The Office of Transportation is seeking a hands-on first-line supervisor to support transit fleet and facility operations through inventory, materials, and equipment management. This role assists with procurement, asset tracking, vendor coordination, fleet maintenance support, and daily operational oversight. Responsibilities include managing fleet inventory and databases, coordinating repairs and inspections with third-party vendors, supporting vehicle onboarding and decommissioning, conducting daily lot checks, and helping troubleshoot minor mechanical issues for transit operators. The position works under the general direction of the Section Chief with considerable independence and decision-making responsibility.
About the Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
Examples of Work

• Assists with oversight of transit fleet and auxiliary equipment maintenance activities.
• Coordinates with fleet staff and third-party vendors to ensure timely vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Supports vehicle procurement processes, including bid specifications, onboarding, delivery, inspections, and decommissioning.
• Maintains preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and records for transit and administrative vehicles.
• Reviews reported vehicle defects and damages and coordinates corrective actions and repairs.
• Conducts routine and comprehensive inspections of transit and administrative vehicles to document condition and operational readiness.
• Monitors fleet warranties and updates warranty records annually.
• Assists with commissioning new vehicles and decommissioning retired fleet assets, including registrations, decals, and related documentation.
• Researches and supports procurement of transit-related equipment and technology, including fareboxes, radios, signage, software, and hardware.
• Monitors contractor maintenance performance and compliance with contract requirements.
• Performs inventory and supply management activities, including usage analysis, stocking levels, purchasing, requisitions, and cost tracking.
• Conducts daily lot checks to support successful transit service pullout and assist with operational readiness.
• Provides oversight of vehicle cleanliness and sanitization standards and initiates repair or service requests as needed.
• Ensures transit facilities and fleet areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have experience as a Supply/Property Clerk III equal to the length of the probationary period
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• At least three (3) years of experience in varied procurement and materiel management activities including inventory control, warehousing, purchasing, distributing, invoicing, and stocking a broad variety of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two years' experience working in a transit or fleet operations environment
• Experience with bus or heavy-duty vehicle fleet operations
• Familiarity with DOT Safety Regulations as well as pre and post trip inspections/processes
• Experience with contract/vendor management and accountability
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsement preferred

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: June 22-25, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• 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
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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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

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If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Do you have experience as a Supply/Property Clerk III equal to the length of the probationary period with Prince George's County Government?

• Yes
• No

05
How many years of experience in varied procurement and materiel management activities including inventory control, warehousing, purchasing, distributing, invoicing, and stocking a broad variety of equipment, materials and supplies do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5+ Years

06
Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
07
Do you have experience with bus or heavy-duty vehicle fleet operations?

• Yes
• No

08
Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
09
Do you have experience with contract/vendor management and accountability?

• Yes
• No

10
Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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Do you have at least two years' experience working in a transit or fleet operations?

• Yes...