Salary: $56,607.65 - $89,906.29 Annually Location : MD, MD Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2024-00302 Department: Planning & Growth Management Division: PGM - Planning Opening Date: 11/13/2024 Closing Date: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Summary Performs a variety of inspection and code enforcement work for the county. The work involves inspection of properties and/or structures for compliance with County, State, and Federal codes, regulations, and ordinances. Essential Job Functions
- Leads, conducts, and participates in inspections and prepares reports as required.
- Leads, conducts, and participates in the investigation of complaints concerning potential code violations. Utilizes applicable enforcement actions and performs follow up inspections as needed.
- Provide notification of violations. Performs follow up inspections as needed.
- Conducts a technical review of issued construction plans, specifications, as-builts, testing results, site development plans, and other items as assigned.
- Testifies in court and/or before boards and committees as required. Performs case preparation for all cases; posts legal notices, as necessary.
- Coordinates and communicates with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and other jurisdictional authorities to resolve complaints and/or issues.
- Receives and responds to inquiries from the general public.
- Prepares letters, correspondence, and reports.
- Maintains files and reviews for follow-up investigations.
- Transfers information to violation record.
- Recommends the purchases of inspection supplies and equipment.
- Works with other county departments during weather related and other emergencies.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesEducation and Experience: Completion of a two-year planning technician, engineering technology, code enforcement, law enforcement or related program. Specialized construction training courses may be taken into consideration. Two (2) years of experience in building, electrical, plumbing, construction, repair, maintenance, zoning, livability inspection work, planning, engineering, inspections and/or enforcement related work. Licenses or Certificates: Valid driver's license. Maryland Department of the Environment Sediment and Erosion Control Certificate must be obtained within one (1) year. Confined Space Entry must be obtained within one (1) year. Special Requirements/Qualifications: This position is required to receive climate competency training level 1. Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the purpose and nature codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, standards, and applicable codes.
- Knowledge of standard, land surveying, and construction testing equipment and methods.
- Knowledge of PC Operations.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of assigned specialty/discipline area. Discipline areas may include Building Code enforcement, Water, Sewer, Grading, Storm Drainage, Stormwater Management, Sediment & Erosion Control, Roads, Stormwater Management Maintenance, Zoning and Nuisance.
- Ability to conduct on-site inspections of structures and ground in varying conditions.
- Ability to conduct investigations using effective investigative techniques and provide follow up enforcement.
- Ability to read blueprints, interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, standard specifications, and details to varied engineering and related situations.
- Ability to bring design conflicts and/or issues to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
- Ability to assist the public, clientele, and others in utilizing services and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain and write clear and concise records and prepare related reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work; work under difficult and/or stressful situations.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum direction.
- Ability to carry out daily assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard and varying situations.
Additional InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity and is performed in office and field surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; walk over uneven terrain; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors. Working in adverse weather conditions may be required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is subject to frequent interruptions and short notices for investigations. This position may require working extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary. Must be willing and able to work effectively during extreme weathers conditions for on-call situations. Must be willing to enter potentially unsafe structures or conditions during extreme weather events to determine structural integrity. Must maintain proficiency in multiple discipline areas of inspection and code enforcement. Department/Division: Planning and Growth Management/Codes, Permits & Inspection Services or PlanningPay Grade: 112FLSA Status: Non-ExemptTelework Eligible: NoReports to: Inspections SupervisorSupervises: None CharlesCountyGovernment BENEFITS SUMMARY www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD Health Insurance Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost (sliding scale based on hours worked)
- Blue Choice Advantage, Prescription and Vision
- Blue Choice HMO Open Access, Prescription and Vision
- CareFirst Dental
- Delta Dental
Retiree Health Insurance Health Reimbursement Arrangement - New hires who elect health insurance coverage with Charles County Government will be enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account ( VEBA). Upon retirement or separation from employment, you will be able to use the funds in the VEBA account to pay for your health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. You will contribute $31.75 per pay period (via payroll deduction). County Government will contribute $95.26 per pay period. The contribution may be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). PensionPlan(DefinedBenefitRetirementPlan) Plan Eligibility: Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week.
» Non Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution » Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
- Sheriff's Office Retirement Plan
» Communications, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution » Sworn, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution » Corrections, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b) Governmental Plan - available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Plans include: Empower, MetLife, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employee Assistance Program A voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees. Transfer of Sick Leave May receive credit for up to 400 hours of accrued, but unpaid, sick leave from previous employer when they begin employment. Life Insurance No charge to employee (valued at 1.5x the employee's annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies are available. Long Term Disability Insurance No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability up to $5,000/month Flexible Spending Account Medical and dependent care options available Supplemental Income Products Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity Policy Legal Resources A prepaid legal resource benefit Employee Leave
- ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin employment by accruing 8 hours per month
- SICK LEAVE - Accrue 7.5 hours a month
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Employees working the hours shown below, will receive the dedicated amount of PTO hours:
» 1,950 hours per year = 30 annual PTO hours » 2,080 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours » 2,184 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours » An eligible employee who starts after the first pay period of the calendar year will receive a pro-rated number of hours based on their hire date.
- PAID PARENTAL LEAVE - Grants up to 6 calendar weeks of paid leave to eligible County Government employees in connection with the birth or adoption of a child.
Work Schedules
- Majority of employees work 37.5 hours per week
- Some positions have flexible work schedules, and may allow telework
Tuition Reimbursement Full time employees are eligible to participate after completing one full year of employment, and successful completion of their probationary period. An employee is eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 12 credit hours up to a maximum reimbursement determined through the annual County Government budgetary process. Onsite Childcare at a Discounted Rate Located at the Department of Community Services (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677) House Keys 4 Employee Program For eligible full time employees who are first time home buyers. Up to a $7,500, 0% interest loan, to be used for a down payment or closing cost toward a new home in Charles County. Wellness Program Employees have access to an onsite gym, the digital wellness platform - Burnalong, and monthly webinars/events at no cost to you. Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: July 1, 2019 01 The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?
02 Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Required Question