Combination Inspector I 30 North Market Street - Frederick

Frederickcountymd; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 days of vacation leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A local government entity in Maryland is seeking an Inspector to perform on-site inspections of residential building, plumbing, and electrical installations to ensure compliance with regulations. The position requires a high school diploma, 9 years of relevant work experience, and certifications. Benefits include 11 vacation days, medical insurance coverage, and pension plans. Applicants should have strong knowledge of building codes and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years building work experience including plumbing or electrical installation.
• Possession of ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification within 6 months.
• Possession of ICC Combination Residential Inspector Certification within 18 months.
• Master Plumber's or Electrician License can reduce work experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building, plumbing, and electrical installations during construction.
• Maintain records of inspections.
• Check plans and specifications for installations.
• Respond to inquiries regarding code requirements.
• Drive to various sites to perform inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of International Building Code

Communication skills

Ability to interpret specifications

Ability to maintain driver privileges

Education

High school graduation or equivalency

Job description

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include annual work boot allowance); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; full-benefits

• Placement as Inspector, Electrical Inspector or Plumbing Inspector can occur depending on qualifications of selected candidate. See NOTEsection under Qualifications & Requirements for more placement and salary information.

This technical position involves independent on-site inspection of primarily residential building, plumbing and electrical installations to assure compliance with State and County regulations and requirements. Supervision is received from a Chief Inspector and/or the Manager of Inspection Services.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Inspect building, plumbing and electrical installations during construction; examine completed installations for use of proper materials and procedures
• Maintain records of inspections
• Check plans and specifications for installations
• Confer with a Chief Inspector on difficult enforcement problems
• Respond to electronic, telephone and in-person inquiries regarding residential building, plumbing and electrical code requirements and other departmental issues
• Drive a County vehicle to various sites throughout the County to inspect building, plumbing and electrical installations during construction and upon completion to assure the use of proper materials and procedures
• Prepare and maintain forms and reports related to inspections performed
• Access the permits tracking system and other automated data sources to research, review and verify information
• Participate in the nonresidential inspection of building, plumbing, electrical and other possible trades, as needed
• Perform building, plumbing and electrical plan reviews on commercial projects and other structures, as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or the equivalency
• Minimum 9 years building work experience that must include either plumbing or electrical installation work experience
• Possession of the following certifications or ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications within six (6) months:
  • ICC Residential Building Inspector – B1
• Possession of the following certification or ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications within 18 months:
  • ICC Combination Residential Inspector – P1, E1 and M1
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• NOTES:
  1. Possession of a State of Maryland Master Plumber's or Electrician License (or a comparable license from another jurisdiction with ability to obtain this license by reciprocity within 30 days after hire), will reduce years of plumbing/electrical installation work experience to 7 years.
  2. Master Electrician's meeting all stated qualifications will be hired at higher salary grade with a starting hourly rate of $29.43 per hour
  3. Master Plumber's meeting all stated qualifications will be hired at a higher salary grade with a starting hourly rate of $29.43 per hour

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of building, plumbing and electrical installations
• Working knowledge of the International Building Code, Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications: ICC Combination Residential Inspector – B1 within 6 months of hire; P1, E1 and M1 within 18 months of hire
• Ability to effectively understand and interpret plans and specifications
• Ability to determine any violations of applicable codes and ordinances; to evaluate corrective actions and to approve work Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and the general public
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with the ability to effectively complete required paperwork

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Work experience as a building, plumbing or electrical inspector

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is frequently sitting, walking, climbing, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and driving; occasionally reaching and performing repetitive motions; and rarely lifting up to 20 pounds, lifting between 20-50 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is frequently working indoors; occasionally working outdoors, working in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees; rarely walking on uneven ground, working id dirty and dusty environments, working in noisy environment, working near machinery; working in confined spaces

• Available for varied working hours as needed
• This position is subject to random drug testing

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include)

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. A written examination
3. One or more interviews
4. A pre-employment physical examination and drug test

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.