Construction Code Inspector

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time permanent Construction Code Inspector position in the Office of Inspections and Permits.

This is a Safety Sensitive position, and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.

This is skilled work in securing and maintaining compliance with County and national codes and regulations governing existing and new building construction, alteration, and repair, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC), electrical systems, residential fire protection systems, and associated equipment.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for inspecting new and existing structures through the entire installation on industrial, commercial, and residential construction for compliance with established codes and regulations. Work also involves inspecting plans, blueprints, and diagrams of industrial, commercial, and residential building construction, alteration, and repair, and inspecting the construction at the construction site for compliance with legally established requirements. Employees in this class perform multidisciplinary inspections based on the number of trade licenses or certifications held by the employee. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment in the interpretation of codes and regulations in the area of specialization.

Work is performed under general supervision, within established policies, regulations, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by a superior for code conformity through conferences and reports.

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 job functions of all positions in the class.)

• Performs code compliance inspection work for conformance to codes, ordinances, and standards and to detect potential hazards.
• Reviews complaints from contractors, citizens, and other County agencies pertaining to non-permitted work, unsafe installations, and code violations; prepares complaint reports.
• Confers with contractors to resolve installation problems related to code interpretation, correction of code violations, and alternative installations to meet the intent of related codes.
• Prepares written stop work orders, pass/fail notices, and/or citations for violations or corrective action to construction professionals and the general public.
• Maintains and updates computerized databases on plans with permits and licensed electrical contractors and electricians, master plumbers and contractors, and licenses required by the state of inspections.
• Review contractors' licensure for code compliance and periodically checks to ensure that licenses required have been issued; files a complaint with the appropriate discipline if the license has not been issued.
• Performs field inspections, prepares reports of findings and recommendations, and offers testimony at hearings on violations.
• Maintains a permit file of appropriate permits issued and coordinates inspection schedule through an automated inspection system. Enter inspection results into a computer.
• Checks blueprints, wiring diagrams, plans, and sketches for proposed electrical installations; reviews wiring diagrams to determine conformity to established safety factors and code and ordinance requirements; recommends approval of plans or discusses with engineers, contractors, builders, or owners, or modifications to be made in plans to conform to requirements. Reviews and checks for proper electrical licenses.
• Secures and maintains compliance with local and national codes and regulations governing the plans, materials, and workmanship of the installation of electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Conducts or assists in conducting difficult and complex inspections, including industrial, commercial, and residential construction.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to use methods and techniques to detect and locate defective installations and to ascertain the stage of installation when most easily found and remedied.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, craftsmen, and the public when addressing inspections and regulatory matters, and to enforce applicable code regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications as related to installations and modifications of inspection.
• Ability to calculate mathematical formulas and use other math skills as defined by the area of discipline.
• Ability to operate a computer and to research permit files.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, use hand tools, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education Graduation from high school.

Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience as a journeyman plumber, journeyman HVACR mechanic, journeyman electrician, or in building construction; State certificate in building inspection, International Code Council certification in building, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC mechanical, or a Master Trade License issued by the State in plumbing, electrical, or HVACR mechanical; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

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