Construction Standards Inspector I

Prince George's County Government•Largo MD, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is hiring an entry-level technical inspector for the Inspections Division. The role conducts construction inspections and code enforcement to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, standards, and approved plans governing site development, environmental matters, public road rights-of-way, and residential and commercial construction. The inspector reads and interprets engineering plans and specifications, performs field inspections, explains code requirements, seeks voluntary compliance, issues violation notices, and prepares inspection reports. Assignments involve independent evaluative thinking and the use of technical methods and standards. The position reports to the Construction Standards Inspector IV for the assigned area. The role requires effective working relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, utility companies, other agencies, and the public. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve varying weather and temperatures, repeated bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds. DPIE employees are essential employees and must participate in the Snow and Ice Control Program, emergency operations, and other special operations as assigned. Essential employees may be required to report or remain at work during standard or non-standard hours, including when other County employees are granted administrative leave. The position is based at 9200 Basil Court, Larg, Maryland. Selected candidates must meet agency training and performance standards, use protective apparel and equipment when applicable, pass applicable pre-employment checks, and be willing and able to serve as an essential employee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of technical experience performing construction inspection and code-enforcement work on construction projects.
Possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
Demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.
Meet agency training and performance standards and demonstrate required proficiency.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, including reporting during non-standard hours and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education with coursework related to architecture or engineering.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
Ability to analyze construction phases for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
At least one year of code-enforcement experience and work in building construction phases and inspections involving commercial buildings, residential construction, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety.
Two or more International Code Council (ICC) construction-inspector certifications or licensure in a construction trade.

Responsibilities

Enforce national, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and standards for site development, environmental issues, and construction on public road rights-of-way.
Inspect grading, site development, sediment and erosion control, stormwater management facilities, and road and bridge construction for compliance with County specifications, ordinances, standards, and approved plans.
Inspect footings, foundations, frame structures, and mechanical, electrical, and fire/life-safety systems in single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartment units.
Research and investigate matters thoroughly before making decisions or recommendations to supervisors and management.
Ensure correction orders, notices of violation, and civil citations are accurate when issued, and reinspect corrective actions in a timely manner.
Investigate complaints, complete accurate reports of findings and conclusions within three working days, and conduct follow-up inspections as needed.
Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on construction activities.
Maintain records and files in accordance with directives and procedures.
Coordinate with permittees, contractors, and materials-testing personnel to ensure compliance.
Serve as a liaison with other agencies, consultants, contractors, utility companies, and the public, and participate in emergency operations as required.
Meet with citizens, owners, and management to address code-related issues and provide public education.
Attend scheduled meetings and training to enhance inspection and code-enforcement skills.
Complete reports, attend court and Board of Appeals proceedings, and make presentations before those bodies.
Perform field inspections and building-code enforcement assignments.