Building CODE Inspector at Town of Easton Easton, MD

BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR job at Town of Easton. Easton, MD.

Job Description

The Town of Easton is now accepting resumes and cover letters for Building Inspector / Plans Examiner for our Code Enforcement Department. This position is advertised until close of business Friday, June 26, 2026.

Summary:

To inspect buildings and dwellings in the Town of Easton to enforce the provisions of the Town of Easton Code exclusive of criminal codes, State Codes and Federal Regulations governing; commercial, residential, and industrial construction, alteration, repairs and change of occupancy. To review applications, construction documents, plans and specifications for compliance and the issuance of permits. Perform administrative tasks such as record keeping, issuance of notice, scheduling of inspections, inspections, and documentation.

Perform other duties and powers as delegated by the Code Official.

Education, License and

Certifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Valid Driver's License.

It is highly desirable and strongly encouraged for the Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to obtain or currently hold a B1-Residential Building Inspector
certification and a PI-Residential Plumbing Inspector or Ml-Residential
Mechanical Inspector certification by the International Code Council.

The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner shall be required to obtain additional
International Code Council certifications as deemed relevant by the Code Official.

Continuing Education shall be required in order to maintain current ICC
certifications.

Knowledge and

Experience:

Have thorough knowledge of zoning, property and building codes, and all construction
trades. Two years of experience in building construction. Three years of additional
experience in the supervision or inspection of construction. PC experience.

Ability:

Perform administrative and technical work involving code enforcement and the inspection of building construction. Must be self-motivated, a strong communicator (verbally and in writing) and must display sound judgment and tact. To work effectively with minimal supervision. To effectively plan, document and maintain schedules and records for inspections. Must have the ability to perform inspection work that includes but not limited to crawling under structures, being distances above grade requiring balance, climbing ladders, lifting, and carrying various survey and inspection equipment up to 50 pounds.

To testify in court on violations for noncompliance and prepare documents for court. To work outside the standard work week and during emergency closings.

Reports to the Code Official.