Alternative Fuel Program Specialist (Transit)

Alternative Fuel Program Specialist (Transit) Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace w 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 Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Alternative Fuel Program Specialist (Transit), (Engineering Technician 3A) grade A20 position, in the Office of Transportation/Transit Fleet & Facility Division. About the Position Reporting to the Section Chief, Fleet and Facilities, the Alternative Fuel Coordinator is responsible for the daily oversight and strategic planning, coordination, and monitoring of the transit Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) program operated by the Department of Public Works & Transportation. The position is responsible for supporting programs and initiatives that promote alternative fuel vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These programs include all aspects of vehicle operations, charging operability, and general maintenance as well as activities related to facility infrastructure design and usage. The position will coordinate across multiple departments to provide input and recommendations based on data analysis and best practices to allow DPW&T to operate the ZEB fleet and other alternative-fueled buses in the most efficient manner possible. 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

• Monitors zero emission bus operation and maintenance, including charging/fueling strategies, and provides recommendations to operations/maintenance contractor for managing associated utility costs to the County.
• Observes and reports the state of the alternative fuel fleet and facility (microgrid) maintenance program.
• Develops vehicle/equipment specifications and makes recommendations based on data analysis of the electric bus program operation.
• Investigate service issues with the alternative fuel program, and monitor field location corrective measures.
• Performs analysis of alternative fuel program usage and trends.
• Develops and maintains an alternative fuel asset management plan.
• Assists the supervisor in developing fiscal recommendations for annual program budgets.
• Provides oversight and audit of inventory related to vehicle maintenance.
• Monitors use of equipment and inspects equipment, vehicles and office areas, and recommends maintenance services as required.