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Building Inspector I

Building Inspector I

Government JobsFrederick, MD, US
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Building Inspector

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County Government offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee :

  • 11 days of vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
  • 15 days of sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
  • 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
  • Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including dental, vision, and flexible spending
  • Employee health center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
  • 100% County paid 2x annual salary group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
  • County and employee funded defined benefit pension plan
  • Work / life balance programs include : Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
  • Generous tuition reimbursement program
  • Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge / skills / abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • High school graduation, or the equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience on a variety of building installations
  • Possession of the following certifications or the ability to obtain the following certifications within six (6) months :
  • ICC Residential Building Inspector B1
  • ICC Commercial Building Inspector B2
  • Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

    • Ability to maintain County authorized driver privileges

  • Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of building installations
  • Working knowledge of the International Building Code
  • Ability to effectively understand and interpret building plans and specifications
  • Ability to determine any violations of applicable codes and ordinances; to evaluate corrective actions and to approve work in terms of the International Building Code
  • Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and the general public
  • Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills

    • Preference may be given for :

  • Work experience as a building inspector

    • Physical requirements / working conditions :

  • While working in this position, the employee is constantly driving; frequently sitting, walking, stooping / kneeling / crouching, reaching and performing repetitive motions; occasionally climbing; and rarely crawling, lifting up to 20 pounds; and pushing and pulling up to 40 pounds
  • While working in this position, the employee is frequently working indoors and outdoors, walking on uneven ground, working in dusty and noisy environments; occasionally working in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees and working near machinery; and rarely working in confined spaces, at heights and below ground level, works near chemicals or fumes, has potential exposure to infectious diseases and is required to wear protective equipment
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    Building Inspector • Frederick, MD, US