Construction Standards Inspector 1A bei Prince George's County Government, MD

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The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Construction Standards Inspector 1A grade A16 position in the Construction Code Compliance Division. 

About the Position

This is entry-level to full performance technical inspection and code enforcement work to ensure compliance with codes, ordinaces and standards governing site development work, environment issues and for all construction, on public road right-of-ways, residential, commercial buildings and development sites. This incumbent reads and interprets approved engineering plans and specifications, conducts field inspections, explains and interprets codes, attempts to obtain voluntary com;iance, ussues violation notices, writes and prepares prerpares construction inspection reports. Assignments require independent and evaluative thinking and the application of a variety of technical methods and standards. Work is performed under the supervision of the Construction Standards Inspector IV for the assigned area (s). It is important to understand that DPIE is a service agency. 

The incumbent is required to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances and standards governing construction in specific functional areas (i.e., residential and commercial development – building, mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety). A significant aspect of work includes establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, owners, engineers and the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level technical supervisor and evaluated based on effective working relationships and the ability to gain compliance with codes, ordinances and standards. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and my involve exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures and may include physical activities such as repeated bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds. 

All DPIE employees are considered “essential” and are required to participate in the Department’s Snow and Ice Control Program, during natural or man-made disasters and during other special operations as assigned. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other are granted Administrative Leave. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may include physical activities, such a repeat bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds

Position Duties

• Enforce National building codes, State and local code and ordinances and standards governing site development work, environmental issues and for all construction on public road right-of ways
• Inspects all phases of grading, site development, sediment erosion control, stormwater management facilities, road and bridge construction to ensure compliance with County specifications, ordinances, standards and approved plans
• Performs electrical inspections on single-family dwellings, townhouses, condominiums and apartment units
• Researches and investigates all matter thoroughly prior to reaching to decision or providing recommendations to supervisor
• Ensure all enforcement documents (correction orders, notices of violations, civil citations), issued are properly prepared, accurate and complete required corrective action in a timely manner
• Attend schedule meetings and training sessions to enhance code enforcement and inspection skills
• Perform investigations of complaints and files a complete and accurate report of finding and conclusion within three working days and performs follow-up inspections as necessary to determine the status of action taken
• Prepare and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports on all construction activities
• Prepare and review cost estimates to determine performance bond requirements, coordinate material testing and inspections
• Conduct inventory and condition assessments of the road network
• Inspect all sediment control devices, Storm Water Management facilities, drainage conveyance systems and site grading for all associated areas
• Establish and maintain all records and files in accordance with the establishes procedures
• Coordinate directly with the permittee, contractors and assigned materials testing personnel to assure the testing of materials for permits is conducted and completed
• Participate in meeting with citizens, owners and management to address code related issues a provide public education. • Performs field inspections and enforcement assignments
• Complete reports, attends and makes presentation before courts and the Board of Appeals
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee’s class of work
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• At least one (1) year of technical experience performing construction inspections and code enforcement work on construction projects

• Post-secondary education with course work related to architecture or engineering. Two or more construction inspector certifications issue by the International Code Council or licensure in a construction trade
• Read and interpret engineering plans 
• Analyze all phases of construction for compliance with applicable codes, standards and specifications
• Experienced with preparing and maintaining reports
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Building construction inspection of commercial projects
• Commerical building inspections and code enforcement
• Fire and life safety inspections and code enforcement
• Electrical and mechanical building inspections and code enforcement

Other Qualifications

Job Location: 

Conditions of Employment:  Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. 
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Must have a current Motor Vehicle Administration report with a satisfactory driving record
• Must be able to write, read, comprehend and complete electronic and paper forms
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.