Building Inspector

Willdan•Aberdeen, MD

11d•$35 - $40

About The Position

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is hiring a full-time, ICC-certified Building Inspector in Hartford County, Maryland. The role inspects commercial, residential, and industrial properties during and after construction for compliance with applicable safety, structural, and building-code requirements. It also includes communicating and explaining inspection findings and code issues, supporting other inspectors, assisting with training and supervision, and handling customer-service and follow-up matters. The inspector interprets and applies standards and regulations related to building, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing work, and keeps current with developments in the inspection field. The qualifications section requires ICC certification, HVAC and electrical experience, at least three years of experience working with jurisdictions as a Building Inspector, and municipal experience. It also describes detailed HVAC replacement and related construction work, including equipment, ductwork, roofing penetrations, electrical connections, building automation and controls, fire alarm and sprinkler coordination, testing and commissioning, and closeout documentation. The physical requirements include lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Willdan states that it is an equal opportunity employer and considers reasonable accommodation requests for applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

ICC certification is required.
HVAC and electrical experience is required.
Minimum of 3 years' experience working with jurisdictions as a Building Inspector.
Municipal experience.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to verify compliance with safety, structural, and building-code regulations.
Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and construction permits.
Document inspection results.
Communicate inspection findings to homeowners and contractors.
Coordinate with and assist other field inspectors, and pick up additional inspections as needed.
Explain and clarify code-related problems with contractor field personnel.
Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
Conduct building damage assessment inspections.
Pursue continued education.
Train and mentor current inspectors, and coordinate and assist with selecting and training new staff.
Follow up on phone calls and complaint issues.
Handle walk-in customer-service issues involving code-related clarification.
Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
Interpret and apply standards and regulations for building, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing work.
Ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback about job performance and consistency on field calls.
Maintain awareness of new developments in inspections and incorporate them into programs as appropriate.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.