License Inspector

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government is seeking a full-time, safety-sensitive License Inspector in the Office of Inspections and Permits. The role involves inspecting, issuing, and enforcing local licensing laws, codes, and regulations for county license requirements.

As part of a team, you will conduct inspections of mobile home parks, taxis, amusements, licensed businesses, and related facilities; process applications; investigate complaints; and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Two or more years of experience in governmental licensing or regulatory authority.
• Valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle license.
• Safety Sensitive role; subject to CDS and Alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical inspections including mobile homes, taxis, tow trucks, amusements, vendors, and licensed businesses.
• Receives license applications, supporting documentation, and payments.
• Investigates complaints and issues violations per County laws and regulations.
• Provides customer service and waits on the public.
• Reviews license applications and follows up with applicants to complete them.
• Maintains records and reports; performs data entry and filing.

Skills

Licensing laws knowledge

Data entry

Customer service

Geography/map literacy

Computer usage (Geocortex/County view)

Communication (oral/written)

Driving ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Geocortex

County view

Job description

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time permanent, safety- sensitive License Inspector position in the Office of Inspections and Permits.

Employees in this class are responsible for inspecting, issuing, and enforcing compliance with local laws, codes, and regulations governing County license requirements.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves inspecting and licensing mobile home parks, multiple dwellings, dealers, and installations, licensing taxicab owners, drivers, and taxicabs, inspection and licensing of arcades, and conducting random inspections. There is considerable contact with contractors, owners, and the public on the interpretation of laws and regulations, and the investigation of complaints. Work is performed under general supervision, within established codes, regulations, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by the supervisor through conferences and reports.

Employees in this class are exposed to a variety of weather conditions and on occasion may be exposed to antagonistic persons. The work sites to be inspected may be dirty, noisy, and dusty.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

• Conducts physical inspections as assigned. Inspections include mobile homes, taxis, tow trucks, amusements, vendors, trade contractors, unattended donation boxes, licensed businesses and other inspections as needed.
• Receives license applications, supporting documentation and monetary payment for license processing.
• Investigates complaints and problems by conducting investigations of the facts and when necessary, issues violations following County laws and regulations.
• Provides customer service and waits on the public.
• Reviews and investigates license applications and conducts follow-up with applicants to complete applications.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Performs data entry, filing, and related work as assigned.
• Ability to stand and drive for long periods of time.
• Performs work in an office setting.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing licensing in Anne Arundel County.
• Knowledge of the State of Maryland licensing laws.
• Knowledge of the geography of the County and ability to use maps.
• Ability to enforce regulations.
• Ability to use a computer to track licensing activities and use mapping applications (Geocortex and County view and other related software).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate a county vehicle in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school.

Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of governmental licensing or regulatory authority; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience with data entry and administrative tasks.
• Experience prioritizing and performing multiple tasks.
• Experience performing inspections for adherence to policies, rules and regulations.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• BlueChoice Advantage EPO
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 5 years - 13 days
• 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
• 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
• 20 years or more- 26 days
• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

02

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

03

Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in the field of governmental licensing or regulatory authority?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A

06

Do you have a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license?

• Yes
• No

07

This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means, employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Please check "yes" if you understand this condition of employment.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience with data entry and administrative tasks?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A

10

Do you have experience prioritizing and performing multiple tasks?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience performing inspections for adherence to policies, rules, and regulations?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A

• Required Question