Salary : $59,172.65 - $95,859.50 Annually Location : MD 20646, MD Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2025-00191 Department: PGM CODES, PERMITS & INSP Opening Date: 08/12/2025 Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Summary The hiring salary for this position is $59,172.65 annually. Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Inspector I to perform a variety of inspection and code enforcement work for the county. This work will involve inspection of properties and/or structures for compliance with County, State, and Federal codes, regulations, and ordinances. Essential Job Functions
- Leads, conducts, and participates in inspections and prepares reports as required.
- Leads, conducts, and participates in the investigation of complaints concerning potential code violations. Utilizes applicable enforcement actions and performs follow up inspections as needed.
- Provide notification of violations. Performs follow up inspections as needed.
- Conducts a technical review of issued construction plans, specifications, as-builts, testing results, site development plans, and other items as assigned.
- Testifies in court and/or before boards and committees as required. Performs case preparation for all cases; posts legal notices, as necessary.
- Coordinates and communicates with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and other jurisdictional authorities to resolve complaints and/or issues.
- Receives and responds to inquiries from the general public.
- Prepares letters, correspondence, and reports.
- Maintains files and reviews for follow-up investigations.
- Transfers information to violation record.
- Recommends the purchases of inspection supplies and equipment.
- Works with other county departments during weather related and other emergencies.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education and Experience: Completion of a two-year planning technician, engineering technology, code enforcement, law enforcement or related program. Specialized construction training courses may be taken into consideration. Two (2) years of experience in building, electrical, plumbing, construction, repair, maintenance, zoning, livability inspection work, planning, engineering, inspections and/or enforcement related work. Licenses or Certificates: Valid driver's license. Maryland Department of the Environment Sediment and Erosion Control Certificate must be obtained within one (1) year. Confined Space Entry must be obtained within one (1) year. Special Requirements/Qualifications: This position is required to receive climate competency training level 1. Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the purpose and nature codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, standards, and applicable codes.
- Knowledge of standard, land surveying, and construction testing equipment and methods.
- Knowledge of PC Operations.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of assigned specialty/discipline area. Discipline areas may include Building Code enforcement, Water, Sewer, Grading, Storm Drainage, Stormwater Management, Sediment & Erosion Control, Roads, Stormwater Management Maintenance, Zoning and Nuisance.
- Ability to conduct on-site inspections of structures and ground in varying conditions.
- Ability to conduct investigations using effective investigative techniques and provide follow up enforcement.
- Ability to read blueprints, interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, standard specifications, and details to varied engineering and related situations.
- Ability to bring design conflicts and/or issues to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
- Ability to assist the public, clientele, and others in utilizing services and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain and write clear and concise records and prepare related reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work; work under difficult and/or stressful situations.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum direction.
- Ability to carry out daily assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard and varying situations.
Additional Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity and is performed in office and field surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; walk over uneven terrain; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors. Working in adverse weather conditions may be required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is subject to frequent interruptions and short notices for investigations. This position may require working extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary. Must be willing and able to work effectively during extreme weathers conditions for on-call situations. Must be willing to enter potentially unsafe structures or conditions during extreme weather events to determine structural integrity. Must maintain proficiency in multiple discipline areas of inspection and code enforcement. Department/Division: Planning and Growth Management/Codes, Permits & Inspection Services or PlanningPay Grade: 112FLSA Status: Non-ExemptTelework Eligible: NoReports to: Inspections SupervisorSupervises: None CharlesCountyGovernment BENEFITS SUMMARY www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD Health Insurance Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage. Flexible Spending Account Provides medical and dependent care options. Supplemental Income Products Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy. Long Term Disability Insurance No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment. Life Insurance No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available. Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory. Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Employee Leave • Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO). • The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. • Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees. Transfer of Sick Leave New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment. Work Schedules • Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework. Additional Fringe Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period • Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility. • House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers. • Free, Employee Wellness Programs • Legal Resources (prepaid benefit) • Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling) Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025 01 The hiring salary for this position is $59,172.65 annually. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary for this position.
- I acknowledge this is the hiring salary for this position.
02 The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?
03 For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check and driver record check, if applicable. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is the final step. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.
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