Construction Standards Inspector I/II

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • Forestville, Maryland, United States • $42.29k - $86.30k / year • 4d ago

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The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Construction Standards Inspector I/II (Construction Standards Inspector 1A)Grade A16/18 position in the Storm Drain Team 1 Division.

About the Position:

The Construction Standards Inspector I/II position is critical in supporting DPW& T, Storm Drain Maintenance operations. ·This is entry to full performance level technical inspection and code enforcement work to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and standards governing construction. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for construction management of contractor’s work on various types of Storm Drain Maintenance sites to ensure the contractor’s work is performed in accordance with project plans, scope of work, specifications and contract, codes, ordinance and standards. Sites will be inspected daily to ensure proper methods and means of work and materials are utilized on construction sites. The incumbent will ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and standards governing construction in specific functional areas (e.g., site/ development, site grading, building, residential/commercial, right-of-way, sediment/grading/erosion/storm water control, material. Completes inspection of public service request for OSDM; accesses, reviews, updates and closes service request, and demonstrates proficiency in utilizing County GIS systems for work request location, RoW, and ownership information, etc. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures and may include physical activities such as repeated bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds. This position requires a valid Driver’s License at all times.

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

Inspects all phases of work to include grading, paving/resurfacing, concrete repair and replacement of stormwater management facilities and drainage related projects to ensure compliance with County specifications, standards, approved plans and ordinances.
Utilizes the County’s GIS system and PG Atlas GIS System and ROW search daily to confirm work locality. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of each system.
Inspects public service requests pertaining to County roadway issues such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, concrete, beautification (litter, illegal dumping, trees), under drains, stormwater management facilities and drainage related matters. Inspects and carefully examines all work performed to, confirm that substandard work is neither performed nor accepted. Reports work determined to be in non
- conformance with the established standards or contract documents to immediate supervisor within one working day.
Evaluates and makes recommendations for maintenance, repair or replacement.
Conducts inventory and condition assessments of county asphalt, concrete and drainage infrastructure. Identifies locations requiring code enforcement or compliance action.
Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports on contract activities.
Performs daily on-site field visits to construction projects to monitor construction sites to determine present status and job progress in relation to completion schedule.
Ensures the intent of the contract plans and specifications are met during construction and recommends field changes (as needed) to supervisor or County Engineer to meet the project intent.
Provides daily input into Department’s Work Management Program for all investigated service requests.
Oversee work of contractors ensuring compliance with County code and specifications and provides pictures of productivity.
Thoroughly assesses and inspects request/complaints while informing chain of command with issues or required action needed.
Surveys pumping stations and flood control facilities to verify proper drainage during weather-related events to maintain compliance.
Performs inspections and records routine.
Serves as liaison with other agencies, residents and community members.
Participates as an Essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
At least one (1) year of experience performing inspection or code enforcement work on roadways or right-of-way

An equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and training may also be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior storm drain related experience in sediment/erosion, grading and storm water control
Past knowledge and experience operating and managing storm water facilities such as levees and pumping stations

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Job Location:

8400 D'Arcy Rd. Forestville, MD 20747

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
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.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
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.

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 EmployerCommitted 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

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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