Salary: $60,505.00 - $114,211.00 Annually
Location : Annapolis, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 06932RR
Department: Inspections and Permits
Opening Date: 09/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, safety-sensitive permanent Combination Code Inspector (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical) position in the Office of Inspections and Permits. This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.
This is skilled inspection work in securing and maintaining compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and regulations governing residential construction.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work involves inspecting plans, blueprints, and diagrams of residential building construction, and inspecting the construction at the work site for compliance with legally established requirements. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment in the interpretation of codes and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed by a superior for compliance with departmental and county policies, codes, and regulations.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

• Conducts final inspections and reviews plans and specifications for construction of residential structures; checks for possession of permits; checks for conformity with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and approved plans and specifications.
  
• Uses the call-in system to record and report all pertinent data on each project assigned; keeps other inspection records as required.
  
• Receives calls from citizens, contractors, and developers; answers questions provides status, and resolves routine problems related to construction projects. Coordinates with specialized inspectors and/or supervisors on the resolution of more complex or difficult technical problems.
  
• Issues violation notices and stop work orders; testifies in court and before licensing boards regarding non-compliance issues.
  
• Attends training and continuing education events as required.
  
• Performs specialized inspections in the area of expertise.
  
• Investigates complaints relative to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical code requirements.
  
• Confers with and advises contractors, owners, architects, attorneys, and the general public relative to the interpretation and application of the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinances, and other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  
• Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques involved in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction, repair, and alteration.
  
• Considerable knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures.
  
• Considerable knowledge of regulations and laws relating to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction and zoning.
  
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and materials and to ascertain the stage of construction when defects are most easily found and remedied.
  
• Ability to understand and work from plans, drawings, and diagrams.
  
• Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, craftsmen, building owners, contractors, and the public.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATIONS: Graduation from high school.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of construction, including one (1) or more years of experience in inspection and code enforcement; International Code Council certification as a residential combination inspector; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: Candidates who do not possess a current ICC Residential Combinations Inspector certification, but have at least three ICC Residential Certifications (E1 Residential Electrical Inspector, P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector, M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector, B1 Residential Building Inspector) may apply. Applicant must obtain the R5 Residential Combination Inspector Certificate within six months of hire.
NOTE: This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  
  • Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
    
  • Aetna Open Choice 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 up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) 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 year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years - 13 days
  
• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
  
• 15 years or more - 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, 5 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.

• Yes
• No

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

This is a Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing. Do you understand this position requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

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

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in the field of construction?

• Yes
• No

06

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
07

Does your work experience include one (1) or more year of experience in inspection and code enforcement?

• Yes
• No

08

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
09

Are you certified by the International Code Council as a residential combination inspector?

• Yes
• No

10

Please state your certification number and expiration date, if you do not possess a certification please type N/A.
11

If you do not possess a current ICC Residential Combinations Inspector certification do you have at least three ICC Residential Certifications of the following certifications? ICC Residential Certifications (E1 Residential Electrical InspectorP1 Residential Plumbing InspectorM1 Residential Mechanical InspectorB1 Residential Building Inspector)

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "Yes to the above question please select which certifications you have.If you selected "No" please select "N/A"

• ICC Residential Certifications (E1 Residential Electrical Inspector
• P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector
• M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector
• B1 Residential Building Inspector
• N/A

13

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

• Yes
• No

Required Question