Code Compliance Inspector

Overview

Open until filled with a best consideration date of January 20, 2026. This recruitment may close without notice.

This position will be filled at the Inspector I or II level.

The level and salary offered will be dependent upon education and experience.

The minimum hiring salary for Inspector I is $62,723.06.

The minimum hiring salary for Inspector II is $66,486.38.

The Department of Planning and Growth Management is seeking a Code Compliance Inspector who will perform work with Building Code Enforcement and enforce provisions within those codes. Responsibilities include investigating external and internal complaints (e.g., unpermitted structures, use/occupancy violations, unsafe structures, expired permits, vehicles into structures), performing quality control inspections for the third-party building and trades inspections contract, answering building code questions from the public and staff, and assisting permits staff as needed.

• Leads, conducts, and participates in inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations.
• 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.
• Provides notification of violations to appropriate personnel. Performs follow up inspections as needed. Transfers information to the violation record/file.
• Conducts a technical review of issued construction plans, specifications, as-builts, testing results, site development plans, and other items as assigned. Signs off on as-built approvals. Prepares cases and testifies in court and/or before boards and committees as required. Performs case preparation for all cases; posts legal notices, as necessary. Assists the County Attorney in the prosecution of code enforcement cases.
• May train other inspectors as needed in specific inspection disciplines. Coordinates and communicates with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and other jurisdictional authorities to resolve complaints and/or issues ensuring compliance with the law, code, and regulations.
• Coordinates with reviewers and permits staff to assist the public in obtaining permits or licenses to resolve their violations.
• Ensures the assessment and collection of violation fees and fines.

• 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 quality control and on-call inspections as needed.

• Schedules and oversees permit pre-construction meetings, preliminary inspections, substantial inspections and final inspections.
• May lead and/or participate in Homeowner Association walkthrough inspections.
• May lead or assist with the daily scheduling and routing of inspections in an effective and efficient manner.
• Oversees contracted abatement work; requests and collects bids, verifies completion of work, and coordinates the processing of payments for services rendered.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Inspector I - High School Diploma/GED required. Completion of a two-year program in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Zoning, Planning, Enforcement or Inspection related field is preferred. For best consideration, two (2) years of experience in construction, construction management, trade work, zoning, planning, infrastructure inspection, or enforcement work. An equivalent combination of education, experience and training will be accepted.

Inspector II - High School Diploma/GED required. Completion of a two-year program in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Zoning, Planning, Enforcement or Inspection related field is preferred. Four (4) years of experience in construction, construction management, trade work, zoning, planning, infrastructure inspection, or enforcement work. An equivalent combination of education, experience and training will be accepted.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Maryland Department of the Environment Sediment and Erosion Control Certificate must be obtained within one (1) year.
• Confined Space Entry certification must be obtained within one (1) year.
• MDOT SHA Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification must be obtained within one (1) year.
• OSHA Workplace Safety Training Courses, preferred.
• This position is required to receive climate competency training level 2.

• Maryland Department of the Environment Sediment and Erosion Control Certificate.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• MDOT SHA Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification.
• OSHA Workplace Safety Training Courses.
• This position is required to receive climate competency…