Engineer I/II (Fire/Life Safety)

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Office of Human Resources Management

1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159 Largo, MD 20774

(301) 883-6330

http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: ENGINEER I/II – 17-022-68-DJ (Building Plan Review) An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY $50,972.00 – $99,170.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 02/21/17

CLOSING DATE: 06/30/17

THE POSITION

ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Bi-Lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is currently seeking highly qualified individuals to fill a vacant Engineer I/II position, grade G23, in the Building Plan Review Division. This is an entry-level to full performance professional engineering position serving the building permit application process through the review of construction documents. Responsibilities include a diverse range of duties related to the safety of occupants in buildings from fire and related peril. Work activities encompass a broad range of duties associated with code enforcement, fire protection planning, and other citizen services.All DPIE employees are considered critical and essential and are required to participate in the Department’s Snow and Ice Control Program, during natural or man-made disasters and during other special operations as assigned. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when others are granted Administrative Leave. Work is performed indoors and may include physical activities such as repeated bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Selected candidate performs a variety of engineering analysis and calculations in the review of building and fire protection system designs and specifications for conformance with adopted codes and laws and accepted engineering practices; ensures compliance with County Codes and policies with respect to building and fire life safety requirements; reviews fire protection plans submitted with applications for new buildings, additions, alterations or appurtenances; provides technical code information to customers and responds to inquiries both verbally and in writing; prepares correspondence related to review results specifying the deficiency and code references; develops and maintains knowledge of related construction methods, materials, and standards; uses this knowledge to interpret and apply the fire protection code requirements to projects under review; conducts research of technical literature, codes, and standards; prepares code interpretations, variance resolutions, reports, and other correspondence of an important nature for the Supervisor, Section Head, and/or Associate Director; prepares draft legislation involving code enforcement activities; performs field inspections of structures and fire protection systems; evaluates fire protection problems; assists architects and engineers with complex project planning by providing guidance in codes and standards with the most up-to-date technology in life safety, fire protection and fire suppression advancements; and prepares and delivers educational presentations that promote the Section’s mission to diverse audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology or Architecture. A professional Engineering (PE) License may be substituted for the degree. Applicants must include information which clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Extensive knowledge of building/fire codes, and experience in reading plans, application of codes plus demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the applicant

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to participate as a “critical” and “essential” employee when needed during emergency operations.
• Must pass a preemployment drug/alcohol screening.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY : Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligibles which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.

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 show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

CLOSING DATE : Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 30, 2017 .

Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE AT: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

EXAM #17-022-68-DJ ENGINEER I/II – 17-022-68-DJ (BUILDING PLAN REVIEW)DJ

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,972.00 to $99,170.00 /year