Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Transportation.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
 
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, inspects the materials, methods, and workmanship employed on construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Essential Job Duties

• Inspects the construction, repair, and alteration of roads, buildings, bridges, utilities, and other public facilities.
• Inspects stream and shoreline restorations and channel dredges.
• Performs field inspections of project sites.
• Observes construction work in progress.
• Ensures that the work of contractors and the materials used comply with contract plans and specifications.
• Monitors, verifies, and documents the progress of projects.
• Prepares reports of construction activities.
• Calculates and documents material quantities used on jobs.
• Ensures that payments to contractors correspond to contract terms.
• Travels between project sites located throughout the County.
• Meets with contractors, developers, representatives of other agencies, and others to resolve issues which arise during construction.
• Authorizes minor changes to the project.
• Confers with agency management and engineers regarding significant project changes.
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding projects.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings with contractors.
• Reviews and interprets project plans and contract specifications.
• Enforces traffic control and traffic safety regulations at project sites.
• Trains new employees.
• Drafts as-built drawings which document the completed projects.
• Takes measurements for final inspections.

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;
 
Plus
At least six years' experience in construction, construction inspection, or a closely related field.
Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Additional education in engineering, construction technology, or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. 
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Public Works Inspector
Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very little exceptions. 
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime as needed.
Physical and Environmental Conditions 
The work of this classification entails field inspections of major construction sites. Work includes frequent walking, standing, and exposure to potential hazards such as traffic, heavy equipment, and adverse weather. Duties entail frequent travel between construction sites located throughout the County.
Employment Background Investigation 
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.