What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Project Coordinator III position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Contract Project Coordinator III, grade A24 position, in the Stormwater Management Division.
About the Position
This is a full performance senior level professional office/field construction management and contract administration type position to monitor and inspect County construction projects, evaluate related construction problems, ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, ordinances, and standards governing site development, stormwater management, water quality and environmental restoration projects and expedite the completion of such projects. Assignments require knowledge of construction management, contract administration, utilizing enforcement tools along with reading and interpreting contracts, plans, codes, and specifications for directing others so that compliance is swiftly secured. Assignments require independent and evaluative thinking and the application of a variety of methods and standards. May lead the work of subordinate level employees. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisor and Section Head.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Examples of Work
- Enforces requirements of the Contract Documents, which include General Conditions, Standard Specifications, Contract Drawings, Bid Specification Manual, permits, as well as state and local codes and ordinances.
- Understands and communicates the plans, specifications, codes and/or standards to contractors, homeowners, and other personnel.
- Monitors projects for compliance.
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Identifies work not meeting the requirements of the contract and notes such issues on correction orders at each site as
they occur and provides copy to contractor. - Provides training to other inspectors as requested/required.
- Performs follow-up inspections and overview of inspections performed by others to determine compliance status and notifies supervisor and Section Head if compliance is not obtained.
- Creates a field file and maintains a copy of all plans, addenda, specifications, and correspondence relating to each project.
- Assists supervisor, Section Head, and/or Design Project Managers in data collection (utility, property, file, research, etc.), recording of easements/agreements in land records, resolving of Office of Law issues, filing for permits for construction, performing field measurements, drafting construction cost estimates, and drafting of scope-of-work for bond default projects.
- Leads constructability reviews and provides comments on plans and specifications prior to project advertisement for bid and reviews projects under construction.
- Provides administration services related to assigned projects.
- Acts as a liaison to the Department and other agencies to address issues that pertain to the section.
- Prepares draft correspondence to the public regarding the results of inspections, status of complaint referral, and outcomes of all drainage complaints.
- Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Qualifications
- Graduation from college with major course work in structural or civil engineering, environmental engineering, contract administration, construction
management, or other fields appropriate to the work. - Three (3) years of experience in inspection, construction supervision or construction engineering.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Construction Management and Contract Administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with stormwater, water quality restoration, flood control, and site development related construction projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (interaction with supervisors, agencies, organizations, communities, and contractors is required).
- Must be competent with use of computers, including Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel.
- Must be experienced in hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality best management practices analysis.
- Familiarity with Prince George’s County code and Stormwater design manuals, County and Maryland State agency’s role and function with authority for technical approvals and permits.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Drive, 5th Floor, Largo, Maryland 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- 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.
- Thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply modern practices of construction standards.
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
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:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/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)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
