Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week, plus County benefits.

Non-Merit vacancies exist in the Department of Housing and Community Development, HUD Inspections.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility

Under general supervision, inspects and leads the inspection of the construction, repair, and alteration of buildings, and structures and inspects and leads the inspection of buildings, structures, and grounds to ensure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, and livability codes, zoning laws, and other laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and appearance of the community.

Example of Essential Duties

• Conducts, and participates in the inspection of building, electrical, and plumbing construction, repair, and alteration activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes.

• Conducts, and participates in the inspection of sites for which permit applications have been submitted.
• Conducts, and participates in the inspection of buildings, structures, and grounds to ensure compliance with zoning laws, livability codes, and other pertinent laws, codes, and regulations.
• Conducts inspections of electrical, plumbing, gas, and on-site utility installations.
• Conducts, and participates in the investigation of complaints concerning potential building code, electrical code, plumbing code, livability code, and zoning law violations.
• Advises contractors, landlords, and the public regarding law, code, and regulation compliance measures.
• Reviews and authenticates petitions for zoning reclassifications, special exceptions, special hearings, and variances.
• Reviews applications for towing licenses, trailer permits, and commercial and residential building permits.
• Prepares cases and testifies at hearings and various court proceedings regarding law and code enforcement matters.
• Assists the County Attorney in the prosecution of code enforcement cases.
• Maintains records of inspection activities.
• Prepares reports.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
Plus
Three years' experience in building, electrical, and/or plumbing inspection, construction, repair, and/or maintenance; zoning inspection; and/or livability inspection work.
Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Additional education in construction technology or engineering may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of one year for the required experience.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of building, electrical, plumbing, zoning, and livability inspection.
• Thorough knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, livability, and zoning codes and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of building, electrical, and plumbing construction materials and standards.
• Skill in conducting building, electrical, plumbing, livability, and zoning code inspections.
• Skill in inspecting buildings, structures, and grounds.
• Skill in interpreting and enforcing building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, zoning laws, livability codes, and regulations.
• Skill in interpreting maps, blueprints, and construction drawings.
• Skill in communicating and working effectively with contractors, property owners, and the public.
• Ability to conduct building, electrical, plumbing, livability, and zoning code inspection and enforcement.
• Ability to keep records and complete inspection reports.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Some positions may require registration as a Journeyman or Master Plumber in Baltimore County.

Some positions may require registration as a Master General Electrician in Baltimore County or possession of a Statewide Master Electrician License.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Code Inspection and Enforcement Officer II (Facility Operator II) - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Persons appointed to this classification may work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Employees may be subject to call to duty as required. Employees must maintain proficiency in multiple fields of code inspection and enforcement.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails walking, standing, climbing, stooping, and lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight. Duties also entail frequent travel between inspection sites and exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprint checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.