Construction Inspector - III

Job Summary

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full‑time; 40 hours per week;
Monday‑Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; full‑benefits.

This skilled technical position is responsible for the construction inspection of water and wastewater facilities within the authority of the Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management. Supervision is received from the Construction Manager or Engineering Manager.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full‑time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including dental, vision, and flexible spending
• Employee health center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100% county paid 2x annual salary group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and employee funded defined benefit pension plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/life balance programs include: employee assistance program and employee wellness program
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as deferred compensation plan, legal resources, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, lifetime benefit with long term care plan

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Inspect construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, e.g., transmission and distribution mains, interceptor and collector sanitary sewers, service lines, pumping stations, treatment facilities, etc.
• Direct contractors to perform construction work in accordance with contract documents
• Coordinate with contractors and engineers in making field corrections and changes from plans and specifications
• Check supplies, materials and equipment against the approved material submittal/specifications for compliance, and for defects or damages
• Check plans and specifications for construction elevation and line
• Prepare and submit project reports and records of work performed
• Document and administer all project records (e.g., inspection logs, RFIs, RFPs, CORs, requisitions, etc.) on assigned projects
• Perform other related duties as required

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I REQUIREMENTS ($24.02 – $38.44 per hour):

• High school graduation, or the equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of construction and inspection work experience in one or more of the following fields: utility installation (water, sewer, storm drain), building construction, storm water management construction, transportation‑related projects, and/or parkland development construction
• Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II REQUIREMENTS ($25.70 – $41.13 per hour):

• High school graduation, or the equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of construction and inspection work experience in one or more of the following fields: utility installation (water, sewer, storm drain), building construction, storm water management construction,…