Combination Inspector

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include annual work boot allowance). Full‑time, 40 hours per week;
Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; full‑benefits.

Placement as Inspector, Electrical Inspector, or Plumbing Inspector can occur depending on qualifications of the selected candidate. Review the note section under Qualifications & Requirements for more placement and salary information.

This technical position involves independent on‑site inspection of primarily residential building, plumbing, and electrical installations to assure compliance with State and County regulations and requirements.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants, and community members.

• 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 a comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan with a County Health Savings Account contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan), plus Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending options
• 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 prior public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs including the 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

• Inspect building, plumbing, and electrical installations during construction; examine completed installations for proper material and procedure use
• Maintain records of inspections
• Check plans and specifications for installations
• Confer with a Chief Inspector on difficult enforcement problems
• Respond to electronic, telephone, and in‑person inquiries regarding residential building, plumbing, and electrical code requirements and other departmental issues
• Drive a County vehicle to various sites throughout the County to inspect installations during construction and upon completion to assure proper materials and procedures
• Prepare and maintain forms and reports related to inspections performed
• Access the permits tracking system and other automated data sources to research, review, and verify information
• Participate in the non‑residential inspection of building, plumbing, electrical, and other possible trades, as needed
• Perform building, plumbing and electrical plan reviews on commercial projects and other structures, as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Minimum 9 years of building work experience that must include either plumbing or electrical installation work experience
• Possession of the following certifications or ability to obtain and maintain within six (6) months:
  • ICC Residential Building Inspector – B1
• Possession of the following certification or ability to obtain and maintain within 18 months:
  • ICC Combination Residential Inspector – P1, E1 and M1
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• NOTES
• Possession of a State of Maryland Master Plumber’s or Electrician License (or a comparable license from another jurisdiction with ability to obtain this license by reciprocity within 30 days after hire) will reduce years of plumbing/electrical installation work experience to 7 years.
• Master Electrician meeting all stated qualifications will be hired at a higher salary grade with a starting hourly rate of $29.43 per hour.
• Master Plumber meeting all stated qualifications will be hired at a higher salary grade with a starting hourly rate of $29.43 per hour.

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Considerable knowledge of…