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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 Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Electrical Engineer Reviewer III (Engineer Reviewer 3G) grade G29 position in the Electrical Section, Building Plan Review Division.

About the Position
This is senior/professional level work relating to the analysis of electrical engineering construction plans, schematics, and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, and regulations. Incumbents may assume a lead role in reviewing and examining the more difficult and complex engineering plans that require the application of advanced engineering principles. Assignments afford opportunities for extensive independent judgment and technical evaluation under the general supervision. Assignments are performed in accordance with established engineering principles and departmental policies and procedures

About The Agency
The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.

Position Duties

Reviews plans, documents, and projects to determine if they meet required laws, regulations and ordinances for electrical safety in accordance with National Electrical Code and county code subtitle 9.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets engineering plans, blueprints, specifications, and feasibility studies and test results to become familiar and knowledgeable about the nature, scope, and details of construction projects, identify problems/discrepancies in the initial design, and to determine compliance/non-compliance with established codes, policies, standards, and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Review

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the engineering or related scientific field and at least three (3) years of professional plans review work.

Seven (7) years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work which includes three (3) years of professional plans review work.

Preferred Qualifications:

ICC electrical plan review certification

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

Other Qualifications

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: Mid-July 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 500, Largo, Maryland 20772

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.
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.
Possess a valid Driver’s License
Maintain two (2) applicable International Code Council (ICC) Certifications, one in electrical plan review within 12 months of hire.

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questions

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

Some high school, but did not graduate
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Some college, but no degree completed
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate/PHD/JD
Other

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

How many years of professional plans review work experience do you have?

No Experience
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
5+ Years

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted and lead to your application being disqualified. If you have no experience, please put N/A.

How many years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work do you have?

I do not have any experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years of experience
4 years of experience
5 years of experience
6 years of experience
7 years of experience
8 years of experience
9 years of experience
10 or more years of experience

Do you have at least seven (7) years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work?

Do you have ICC electrical plan review certification?

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.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Prince George's County Government
Address: 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774
Phone: 301-883-6330

301-883-6330
Website: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

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