Contract Project Coordinator
Job Description
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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.
The Prince George's County Department of the Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Contract Project Coordinator 1A position, grade A18 in the Stormwater Management Division (SMD).
This is an entry-level position responsible for performing routine on-site inspections of construction projects to support the monitoring of contracted construction activities, ensuring project progress and compliance with approved plans and specifications. The position assists with constructability reviews by examining construction documents to identify discrepancies, recommends improvements, and suggests cost-saving measures. Work also involves maintaining accurate and organized project records, logs, and documentation for reporting and reference purposes. The position also assists in reviewing applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and technical materials to ensure adherence to established standards and requirements. The selected candidate will utilize a variety of tools, equipment, and computer systems in the performance of assigned duties and provide flexible support by performing other related work as required within the scope of the position.
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).
- Performs routine field engineering and administrative duties to monitor contracted construction, including conducting on-site inspections to track progress and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Assists in reviewing construction plans and specifications to identify conflicts or discrepancies and recommends improvements or cost-saving measures.
- Serves as a field liaison among architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and senior staff to address and resolve field issues, changes, and project concerns.
- Maintains accurate, complete and retrievable records and logs of project plans and reviews activities for inclusion into reports, or to provide information as requested.
- Assists in reviewing documents, purchasing ordinances, building codes and applicable professional publications to assure maximum job proficiency.
- May be required to utilize computer systems, inspection tools, and other relevant technologies to support construction monitoring, documentation, and reporting activities.
- 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 employee's class of work.
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Structural or Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.
- One (1) year of experience in inspection, construction supervision or construction engineering.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with stormwater management practices, Best Management Practices (BMP) installation, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Completion of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety trainings.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: July 8th and July 9th. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
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, etc.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. 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.