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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, 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 that monitors and inspects County construction projects, evaluates related construction problems, ensures compliance with plans, specifications, codes, ordinances, and standards governing site development, stormwater management, water quality, environmental restoration projects and expedites 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. 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 employees 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 or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

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.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• 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 to which the position is assigned.

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 Georges 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 Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace