What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I/II position at Prince George's County Public Schools?
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.
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The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Engineer I/II, grade G24 position, in the Sustainability Division.
About The Position
This is entry-level professional engineering position in the Sustainability Division involving project management and the application of basic engineering principles in the development, design, construction, maintenance and operations of capital improvement projects supporting initiatives for sustainability. Work includes field and office assignments affording opportunity for the exercise of independent planning and engineering judgment and technical decision under the direct supervision of a principal engineer or a higher-level. Incumbent may exercise supervision over subordinate level para-professional and technical personnel.
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
Additional Information
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 500, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
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:
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I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
In what major or field of study did you receive your college degree?
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please indicate your major.
06
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience as an engineer using GIS as a principal tool in developing and managing public works related programs and projects with specific applications to planning, assessments, site inspection, investigation of erosion, drainage, flooding and excessive stormwater runoff concerns?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
09
Do you possess at least one (1) year of staff assistance experience, preferably in government with specific to management and inspection of the construction of stream stabilization, drainage, flood control and stormwater related Capital Improvement Projects?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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Check all of the following that apply to your relevant work experience:
Do you possess a Professional Engineer License?
Are you willing and able to participate 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.
Come join our team!
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.
We are Prince George’s Proud!
The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Engineer I/II, grade G24 position, in the Sustainability Division.
About The Position
This is entry-level professional engineering position in the Sustainability Division involving project management and the application of basic engineering principles in the development, design, construction, maintenance and operations of capital improvement projects supporting initiatives for sustainability. Work includes field and office assignments affording opportunity for the exercise of independent planning and engineering judgment and technical decision under the direct supervision of a principal engineer or a higher-level. Incumbent may exercise supervision over subordinate level para-professional and technical personnel.
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
- Assists in the planning and administration of engineering and environmental programs relating to storm drainage, stormwater and flood control for the Engineering Services Section.
- Develop and manage new engineering and environmental programs.
- Manage complaints regarding drainage and flooding problems and initiate appropriate action necessary to address and resolve the problems.
- Assist Division Staff in the development of standards and procedures, investigate methods and means that are appropriate to Prince George’s County.
- Research and interpret planning data using data management systems including Arc GIS
- Effectively and efficiently prepares correspondence, studies, and reports in accordance with current professional principles and practices related to environmental and water resources sciences.
- Manage and maintain files for Local, State and Federal engineering and environmental management programs that could mitigate the concerns.
- Review and evaluate storm drainage, stormwater and flood control issues and current innovative methods and technologies.
- Coordinate with public and private organizations on storm drainage, stormwater and flood control issues and innovative current methods and technologies.
- Assures that the County adheres to the Federal and State Environmental permit requirements.
- Research grant opportunities.
- Coordinates and manages projects with consultants and outside agencies.
- Assist in the management of Agency's Grant Programs.
- Develop, coordinate and implement public outreach and education on storm drainage, stormwater and flood control matters.
- Prepare and compose clearly written technical reports.
- Collect data, information, and technical reports and prepare the NPDES annual report.
- Thoroughly research data, information, and technical studies using the ARC GIS and other appropriate technology.
- Promote environmental programs using multimedia applications and techniques.
- Coordinates inter-agency activities for program development.
- Act independently in all aspects of program development and management including liaison work with other Local, Municipal, State and Federal government agencies and related groups.
- Manages various components of the storm drainage, stormwater flood and pollution prevention programs.
- Develop recommendations for program enhancement and improvement.
- Manage and develop the County's Biological Monitoring and Assessment Program.
- Assist in developing the division's budget and ensure that the division's operational and capital Improvement budgets are accurately prepared in accordance with the departmental guidelines.
- Oversee the procurement, preparation, and administration of contracts and agreements.
- Conduct analysis to identify management for the improvement of the division's operations and delivery of services.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Associate Director or the Section Head
- Provides assistance and guidance to civic associations, professional groups, students, schools, businesses, and government agencies pertaining to storm drainage, stormwater quantity and quality, flood and pollution prevention and environmental planning techniques.
- Perform tasks that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general, occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's work class.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific field (e.g., civil, environmental, architectural, mechanical, agricultural, construction) from an accredited college or university.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) License may be substituted for the degree.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Experience with GIS Applications
- Ability to develop and manage new engineering and environmental programs
- Program and project management skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Budgeting experience
- Possess computer skills in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
Additional Information
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 500, Largo, MD 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.
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:
- 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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I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
- Yes
- No
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Some college, but no degree completed
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or JD
- Doctorate/PHD
- Other
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
In what major or field of study did you receive your college degree?
- Engineering
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Social Science
- Other
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please indicate your major.
06
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience as an engineer using GIS as a principal tool in developing and managing public works related programs and projects with specific applications to planning, assessments, site inspection, investigation of erosion, drainage, flooding and excessive stormwater runoff concerns?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
09
Do you possess at least one (1) year of staff assistance experience, preferably in government with specific to management and inspection of the construction of stream stabilization, drainage, flood control and stormwater related Capital Improvement Projects?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
11
Check all of the following that apply to your relevant work experience:
- Experience with planning, assessment, site inspection and investigation of erosion, drainage, flooding and excessive stormwater runoff concerns.
- Experience with the design and construction of erosion, drainage, flood control and stormwater related capital improvement projects.
- Experience with hydrological and hydraulic calculation of drainage area and stormwater runoff volume.
- Experience with urban and regional planning using GIS as a management tool.
- Ability to develop public environmental programs & program management skills.
- Budgeting experience.
- No Experience.
Do you possess a Professional Engineer License?
- Yes
- No
Are you willing and able to participate 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.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
