Hybrid Regulation Supervisor - General Services, Contracts and Security Division bei Howard County Government, MD
Howard County Government, MD · Columbia, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Columbia
About the Department
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
What we are looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervisory level work managing building custodial, pest control and window cleaning services to ensure a healthy environment for County employees and members of the public. Performing building and facilities inspections and overseeing the activities of contractors engaged in building cleaning, trash/ recycling collection and disposal and pest control services. Work is predominantly field oriented requiring on-site inspection of facilities, maintaining records of progress; surveying progress; maintaining cost effective use of materials, supplies and contractors; and responsible contact with building managers, occupants, the public, contractors, and County and State regulatory officials.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$32.95 - $37.13
$68,542 - $77,239
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs intermediate supervisory level and advanced licensing, inspections, and regulation work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing the inspection of project construction to ensure conformance with standards, specifications, and drawings; providing inspections for subdivision and Capital Project constructions; supervising and administering code enforcement programs; examining plans and permits; and maintaining unit budget and records. Work includes scheduling inspections; reviewing inspection reports; resolving complex problems; and overseeing the work of trained and technically proficient inspectors engaged in conducting inspections of residential, commercial and capital projects for conformance with codes and standards, specifications, local and state laws and ordinances; and assisting others in the interpretation of codes.
Position Duties
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Performs and oversees visual inspections of County owned and leased buildings for adherence to cleaning and pest control specifications.
Collects relevant data and prepares inspection reports related to building conditions for cleanliness requirements.
Supervises County or contracted staff for performance of building inspections and preparation of reports related to building conditions and recommends remedies for correction of non- compliance with established standards of cleaning.
Maintains a database of approved cleaning staff and arranges for admittance into County buildings and facilities.
Coordinates with other County agencies for trash and recycling collection services.
Coordinates with suppliers for delivery of cleaning products and maintenance of stock at individual building sites. Maintains a database for use of cleaning materials and supply use by building site. Reviews and approves payment for all custodial materials and supplies.
Reviews and approves invoicing for contracted services ensuring correctness; tracks spending and assists in the preparation of the annual budget for cleaning, custodial materials/supplies and pest control services.
Assists in the preparation of contract specifications, adjustment of specifications and implementation of contract standards for cleaning and pest control services.
Ensures that cleaning and pest control services are provided in compliance with OSHA, EPA and NFPA standards and regulations.
Ensures that cleaning services are provided to meet "Green Cleaning" standards to the degree possible.
Judges performance for individual cleaners and makes recommendations regarding fitness for duty standards.
Maintains a database of buildings where cleaning and pest control services are provided which includes building specific information for cleaning specifications, building size, type, use and special conditions enabling standards to be met.
Works to maintain a scheduling database identifying monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual special cleaning efforts for 75 County owned or leased buildings. Works with building managers and occupants to schedule these efforts in a manner which causes minimal disruption to County business operations.
Regularly meets with building managers and occupants to resolve issues related to cleaning and pest control services. Arranges for additional services or decreases services based on assessment of conditions found or in response to budget restrictions, etc.
Works with management from various operational entities such as Police, Detention, Medical, Educational, Library, Senior Citizen, Recreational and Court operations to ensure compliance with cleaning and pest control standards which affect their compliance with regulatory standards and issuance of certifications related to their individual operations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:
This position will supervise county employed and contract inspectors.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree and four (4) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
