Combination Inspections Supervisor

Construction Code Inspector

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, permanent, safety-sensitive Construction Code Inspector position in the Office of Inspections and Permits. This is supervisory and highly skilled inspectional work in securing and maintaining compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and regulations governing residential construction. Work involves responsibility for supervising and effecting compliance with legally established codes and regulations for County building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspection programs. Work includes the application of discretion and judgment in the interpretation of pertinent codes and regulations, supervising the work of subordinate inspectors, and making more difficult inspections. Work is performed under direction within established policies, regulations, and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by a superior 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 functions of all positions in the class.)

• Conducts the more difficult and complex residential final inspections.
• Supervises a small staff of subordinate inspectors; evaluates employee performance and recommends actions related to employee selection, development, performance, and discipline.
• Interprets building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, provides oversight and guidance to residential, combination, and electrical inspectors.
• Reviews plans submitted by builders, architects, contractors, engineers, and property owners for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
• Performs more difficult inspections in the area of expertise.
• Prepares and presents training programs as required.
• Prepares cases for appropriate boards, Office of Law, or State's Attorney. Investigates complaints relative to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical code requirements.
• Confers with and advises contractors, owners, architects, attorneys, engineers, and the general public relative to the interpretation and application of the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Performs related work as required.

• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques involved in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction, repair, and alteration.
• Thorough knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures.
• Thorough knowledge of regulations and laws relating to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction and zoning.
• Ability to plan the work of and supervise subordinate inspectors.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to enforce and interpret regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, craftsmen, architects, building owners, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school or vocational school. Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in the field of construction, including experience in construction inspection and enforcement work; International Code Council certification as residential combination inspector; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.