Architect/Engineer Reviewer I/II
About The Position
The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is hiring an Architect/Engineer Reviewer I/II (Engineer Reviewer I/II), grade G24/G27, for its Building Plan Review Division. This is entry-level to full-performance professional technical work reviewing and evaluating construction plans, drawings, specifications, and permit applications for compliance with applicable building and fire codes, accessibility requirements, life safety standards, and County regulations. The position is suited to candidates with education or professional experience in architectural and building plan review, including ADA accessibility and life safety compliance, or in fire protection and life safety plan review, including fire protection systems and fire code requirements. Candidates qualified in either or both disciplines are encouraged to apply. The Department coordinates and enforces standards before, during, and after construction. Its mission is to promote economic development in Prince George’s County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through permitting, inspection, and licensing services that ensure compliance with building, zoning, and property standards codes. The job is based at 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 213, Largo, Maryland 20774. The selected candidate must meet applicable training and performance standards, use agency protective apparel and equipment, pass applicable pre-employment checks, and be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees may need to report during standard or non-standard hours, including emergencies, and when other County employees receive administrative leave. The employee must obtain discipline-specific ICC certification within twelve months of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; the employer participates in E-Verify. Only online applications are accepted. Applications are capped at 100 submissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related scientific field appropriate to the position, such as civil, environmental, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, or industrial; or four years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work.
- An equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience may be considered.
- Must obtain discipline-specific International Code Council (ICC) certification within twelve months of employment.
- Must meet applicable training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Must wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment when performing assigned duties.
- Must successfully pass applicable pre-employment checks, which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
- Must be willing and able to serve as an essential employee and report or remain at work during standard or non-standard hours as operations or emergencies require.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Be a licensed architect or Professional Engineer (PE).
- Education or professional experience in architectural and building plan review, including ADA accessibility and life safety compliance, or fire protection and life safety plan review, including fire protection systems and applicable fire code requirements.
- Qualifications in both architectural/building plan review and fire protection/life safety plan review.
Responsibilities
- Review architectural, building, fire protection, and life safety plans for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including the International Building Code, State Fire Code, NFPA standards, Maryland Accessibility Code, ADA accessibility requirements, and County amendments.
- Evaluate assigned plans for matters that may include simple structural systems, occupancy classifications, construction types, means of egress, fire-resistance-rated construction, accessibility, and other building and fire/life safety requirements.
- Review construction plans, drawings, specifications, and permit applications for compliance with applicable requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
