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Building Inspector (Construction Code Inspector)



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Building Inspector (Construction Code Inspector)
Employer

Anne Arundel County

Salary

$55,120.00 - $87,277.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

8035

Department

Inspections and Permits

Opening Date

03/12/2025

Position Description

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

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.

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 responsibility for inspecting plans, blueprints, and diagrams of industrial, commercial, and residential building construction, alteration, and repair and for inspecting the construction at the construction site for compliance with legally established requirements.
 
 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.

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 levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class.)

ALL CONSTRUCTION CODE INSPECTORS:

  • Performs code compliance inspection work for conformance to codes, ordinances, and standards and to detect potential hazards.
  • Review complaints from contractors, citizens, and other County agencies about non-permitted work, unsafe installations, and code violations; prepare 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 status of inspections.
  • Review contractors' licensure for code compliance and periodically check to ensure that licenses required have been issued; file complaints with appropriate discipline if a 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. Enters inspection results in a computer.
  • Performs related work as required.
BUILDING SPECIALIZATION:
  • Conducts varied building inspections and reviews plans and specifications for construction, alteration, or repair of various structures such as private homes, multi-family residences, and commercial and industrial buildings. 
  • Checks for possession of permits; checks for conformity with building codes and approved plans and specifications; checks soil conditions for footing, size of excavations, setbacks, and foundation walls.
  • Inspects old and dangerous structures that may be subject to condemnation, especially for structural, safety, and other hazards; condemns structures that jeopardize public health, safety, and welfare.
  • Performs business occupancy inspections; checks for proper building construction; makes inspections on complaints; performs wood stove and chimney inspections.
  • Confers with and advises contractors, owners, architects, attorneys, and the general public relative to the interpretation and application of the building codes and other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations; issues notices and warnings; posts stop work orders as required; attends hearings and appears in court; prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ALL CONSTRUCTION CODE INSPECTORS:
  • Ability to use methods and techniques to detect and locate defective installations and to ascertain the stage of installation when defects are 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 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.
BUILDING SPECIALIZATION:
  • Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques involved in building construction, repair, and alteration.
  • Considerable knowledge of possible defects and faults in building construction and of effective corrective measures.
  • Considerable knowledge of regulations and laws relating to building construction.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school.
Experience: Four 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, and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

  1. Two (2) or more years of technical and trades experience in a variety of construction work, including inspections.
  2. Experience with reading and interpreting maps and/or plans.
  3. Experience with inspecting work performed per engineering plans and permits.
  4. Experience planning work for and supervising subordinate inspectors.

  • 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 $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.
    • Yes
    • No
    02
    This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means, employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Do you understand this?
    • Yes
    • No
    03
    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.
    04
    Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED?
    • Yes
    • No
    05
    Do you have four (4) or more years of experience as a journeyman plumber, journeyman HVACR mechanic, journeyman electrician, or in building 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
    Do you have one of the following State certificate in building inspection International Code Council certification in building, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC mechanical. Master Trade License issued by the State in plumbing, electrical, or HVACR mechanical.
    • Yes
    • No
    08
    If you answered "Yes" please list the name of the certification(s) and include the certification(s) number as well as the expiration date. If you answered "No" please type N/A.
    09
    Do you have two (2) or more years of technical and trades experience in a variety of construction work, including inspections?
    • Yes
    • No
    10
    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
    11
    Do you have experience with reading and interpreting maps and/or plans?
    • 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
    13
    Do you have experience with inspecting work performed per engineering plans and permits?
    • Yes
    • No
    14
    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
    15
    Do you have experience planning work for and supervising subordinate inspectors?
    • Yes
    • No
    16
    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
    17
    Do you posses a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license?
    • Yes
    • No

    * Required Question

    Employer
    Anne Arundel County
    Phone
    (410) 222-7595
    Website
    http://www.aacounty.org/Personnel/Index.cfm
    Address
    Heritage Complex
    2660 Riva Road, First Floor
    Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

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