Building Inspector North Market Street - Frederick

Overview

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

This position involves independent on-site technical inspection of residential and non-residential building installations approvals as required by State and County regulations and requirements. Supervision is received from the Chief Building Inspector or designee.

Note:

An employee of the Department of Permits and Inspections may not hold certain licenses or have interests with businesses in Frederick County as described in the original posting.

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 installations during construction and examine completed installations for use of proper materials and procedures
• Participates in the residential inspection of building, plumbing, electrical and other possible trades
• Perform building plan reviews on commercial projects and other structures
• Maintain records of inspections within electronic computer system
• Check plans and specifications for building installations
• Confer with the Chief Building Inspector on difficult enforcement problems
• Respond to electronic, telephone and in-person inquiries regarding building code requirements and other departmental issues
• Drive a County vehicle to various sites throughout the County to inspect building installations during construction and upon completion to assure the use of proper materials and procedures (may tour sites on foot, climb ladders and stairs, work from scaffolds, etc.)
• 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
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school graduation, or the equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of work experience on a variety of building installations
• Possession of the following certifications or the ability to obtain the following certifications within six (6) months:
• ICC Residential Building Inspector – B1
• ICC Commercial Building Inspector – B2
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

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 installations
• Working knowledge of the International Building Code
• Ability to effectively understand and interpret building plans and specifications
• Ability to determine any violations of applicable codes and ordinances; to evaluate corrective actions and to approve work in terms of the International Building Code
• 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

Preference May Be Given For:

• Work experience as a building inspector

Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

• While working in this position, the employee is constantly driving; frequently sitting, walking,…