Prince George's County
Laborer II
Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, us, 20792
Salary:
$30,660.00 - $45,000.00 Annually
Location :
Forestville, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Job Number:
08705
Department:
Public Works & Transportation
Division:
Flood Control Crew
Opening Date:
09/04/2024
Closing Date:
9/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
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.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Laborer II
(Grade A8) position within the Flood Control Crew Division
.
About the Position:This is full performance level manual labor work in the performance of unskilled and limited skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Employees assigned to this class are responsible for a wide variety of manual labor tasks, working with a crew or alone depending upon the nature of the assignment. Work is performed under general supervision.
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 areaall 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
Performs the full range of manual labor work duties and responsibilities.Cleans streets, curbs, gutters, right?of?ways, sidewalks and catch basin inlets.Assists in the construction, repair and/or patching of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins and barriers and fences.Cleans up and removes trash, leaves and other debris from County property.Removes snow from County sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other areas, then applies sand and/or salt to icy areas as directed.Acts as traffic flag person.Moves and arranges furniture as directed.Acts as a helper on a trash truck, loading garbage and trash, operating packer levers and directing driver in the proper placement of vehicle for trash pick up.Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.Loads and unloads vehicles.Performs routine landscaping tasks, such as cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, clearing brush, digging holes for tree planting and spreading dirt, sand and fertilizer.Operates some power tools and motorized equipment.May drive a light vehicle.Uses simple hand tools in the conduct of various unskilled manual tasks.May lead or instruct subordinate level laborers.Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within thegeneral occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.Qualifications
Completion of six (6) school grades plus general manual labor experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.
Additional Information
Job Location:
Forestville, MD, Glendale, MD; Brandywine, MD
Conditions of Employment
: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Good physical condition.
Willingness to work out doors in any kind of weather.
Willingness to respond to emergency service calls on a 24?hour basis.
Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
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.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 InsuranceLong & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance ProgramHealth Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)13 Paid HolidaysRetirement 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 DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits
Critical IllnessWhole Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
YesNo
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
High School Diploma or G.E.DSome college, but no degree completedAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or JDDoctorate/PHDOther
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Do you have any manual labor experience?
YesNo
05
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
06
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.
YesNo
Required Question
$30,660.00 - $45,000.00 Annually
Location :
Forestville, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Job Number:
08705
Department:
Public Works & Transportation
Division:
Flood Control Crew
Opening Date:
09/04/2024
Closing Date:
9/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
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.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Laborer II
(Grade A8) position within the Flood Control Crew Division
.
About the Position:This is full performance level manual labor work in the performance of unskilled and limited skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Employees assigned to this class are responsible for a wide variety of manual labor tasks, working with a crew or alone depending upon the nature of the assignment. Work is performed under general supervision.
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 areaall 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
Performs the full range of manual labor work duties and responsibilities.Cleans streets, curbs, gutters, right?of?ways, sidewalks and catch basin inlets.Assists in the construction, repair and/or patching of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins and barriers and fences.Cleans up and removes trash, leaves and other debris from County property.Removes snow from County sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other areas, then applies sand and/or salt to icy areas as directed.Acts as traffic flag person.Moves and arranges furniture as directed.Acts as a helper on a trash truck, loading garbage and trash, operating packer levers and directing driver in the proper placement of vehicle for trash pick up.Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.Loads and unloads vehicles.Performs routine landscaping tasks, such as cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, clearing brush, digging holes for tree planting and spreading dirt, sand and fertilizer.Operates some power tools and motorized equipment.May drive a light vehicle.Uses simple hand tools in the conduct of various unskilled manual tasks.May lead or instruct subordinate level laborers.Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within thegeneral occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.Qualifications
Completion of six (6) school grades plus general manual labor experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.
Additional Information
Job Location:
Forestville, MD, Glendale, MD; Brandywine, MD
Conditions of Employment
: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Good physical condition.
Willingness to work out doors in any kind of weather.
Willingness to respond to emergency service calls on a 24?hour basis.
Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
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.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 InsuranceLong & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance ProgramHealth Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)13 Paid HolidaysRetirement 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 DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits
Critical IllnessWhole Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
YesNo
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
High School Diploma or G.E.DSome college, but no degree completedAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or JDDoctorate/PHDOther
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Do you have any manual labor experience?
YesNo
05
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
06
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.
YesNo
Required Question