ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1G - Prince George's County Government, MD

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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.
 

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The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Engineering Technician IG (Engineering Technician 1G) position, grade G16, in the Site/Road Permit Processing Unit Division.

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY 1000HR POSITION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS, & ENFORCEMENT
 

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.