Trade Code Inspection & Enforcement Officer

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspects the construction, repair, and alteration of buildings, and structures and inspects buildings, structures, and grounds to ensure compliance with building laws, codes, and other laws, code and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Responsible for coordinating with other agencies inspections to resolve any conflicts.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
Ten years of experience in building, electrical, and/or plumbing, gas, mechanical, and erosion sediment in construction, repair, and/or maintenance.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, and erosion sediment inspection.
Thorough knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, and erosion sediment codes and standards.
Thorough knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, erosion sediment construction materials and standards.
Skill in conducting building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, and erosion sediment code inspections.
Skill in inspecting buildings, structures, and grounds.
Skill in interpreting and enforcing building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, gas codes, mechanical codes, and regulations.
Skill in interpreting maps, blueprints, and construction drawings.
Skill in communicating and working effectively with contractors, property owners, and the public.
Ability to conduct building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, erosion sediment code inspection and enforcement.
Ability to keep records and complete inspection reports.
Thorough knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, gas codes, mechanical codes, erosion sediment and related laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in conducting building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, erosion sediment and zoning code inspection and enforcement.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require registration as Master Plumber/Gas Fitter in Baltimore County or possession of a Statewide Master Plumber/Gas Fitter License.
Some positions may require registration as a Master General Electrician in Baltimore County or possession of a Statewide Master Electrician License.
Some positions may require registration as an HVACR Master Restricted License.
Some positions may require possession of a Responsible Person Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control.

Responsibilities

Conducts, and participates in the inspection of building, repair, and alteration activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes.
Conducts, and participates in the inspection of sites for which permit applications have been submitted.
Conducts, and participates in the investigation of complaints concerning potential building code, code violations.
Advises contractors, property owners, and the public regarding law, code, and regulation compliance measures.
Prepares cases and testifies at hearings and various court proceedings regarding law and code enforcement matters.
Assists the County Attorney in the prosecution of code enforcement cases.
Maintains records of inspection activities.
Prepares written reports.
Performs other related duties as required.