What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician II position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Engineering Technician II (Engineering Technician 2A), grade A18 in the OEPM - Traffic Safety Team 1 division.
About the Position
This is entry to full performance level para-professional engineering position that is responsible for routine and less complex para-professional engineering work requiring the application of County policies and procedures related to a variety of transportation engineering projects within the Traffic Studies Division of the Office of Engineering and Project Management. The incumbent will provide technical support to the Department's engineers by assisting in the coordination and implementation of traffic studies; collect, compile and analyze transportation data to determine need for traffic control measures and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and conditions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief, Traffic Studies Division. Incumbent must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50lbs on a regular basis and must wear and maintain work uniform and safety equipment.
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
- Provides technical support to professional engineers in the coordination and implementation of traffic engineering studies
- Collects, compiles and provides basic analysis of transportation data to determine need for traffic control measures and evaluation of the effectiveness of existing controls and conditions
- Provides technical support to professional engineers in response to both internal and external requests for technical and para-professional engineering studies.
- Collects data and conducts basic traffic engineering studies and site investigations and prepares recommendations for corrective action based on Department policies and sound traffic engineering principles.
- Assists higher-level engineering technicians in preparing plans and drawings using field notes and/or sketches to illustrate existing traffic conditions.
- Utilizes radar gun, measuring, counting and speed monitoring (trailer) devices to ascertain speed, distance, road dimensions, vehicular and pedestrian volume, and other necessary data.
- Utilizes information obtained from speed and accident data, traffic patterns, traffic volume, street lighting and other relevant factors to analyze traffic conditions and formulate recommendation to address traffic issues.
- Performs thorough analysis of assembled data and proposes recommendations that address the relevant issues consistent with transportation principles and practices.
- Maintains traffic study equipment in proper operating condition.
- Maintains records and updates data as directed by the supervisor on established traffic engineering projects.
- Performs analysis of assembled data and proposes recommendations consistent with transportation policies and procedures.
- Ensures work is completed according to established County policies.
- Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or GED including or supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Two (2) years of para-professional engineering work, one (1) of which must have been at the Engineering Technician I level or equivalent
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location:
9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, motor vehicle background check and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing to participate as an "essential" employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency operations as assigned. 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
General Plan Information:
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
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
