Engineering Technician I - Prince George's County Government, MD

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

About the Position:   
This is an entry-level temporary/seasonal para-professional engineering position in the Plans Screening and Distribution Unit that assists the Engineering Technician V. The incumbent is responsible for plans administration to ensure services are delivered timely and appropriately during the permitting process to both internal and external customers. Work is performed that affords independent judgment and technical evaluation under the
general supervision of the Engineering Technician V., 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 will also be responsible for performing a variety of clerical and/or administrative duties relative to the processing of applications and issuance of various County permits
(construction, grading, sign, raze, fire/life-safety and use and occupancy). The incumbent is required to maintain current knowledge of the permitting processing procedures for Prince George’s County. All tasks listed in the position description must be performed as required by the Engineering Technician V, or his/her designee.

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.