PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction. 

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

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application.  

Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

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) or license(s) to your application. 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. Job Purpose
Under general supervision, inspects the materials, methods, and workmanship, employed on construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Essential Job Duties

• Inspects the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, utilities, water and sewer. 
• Inspects stream and shoreline restorations and channel dredges. 
• Performs field inspections of project sites. 
• Observes construction work in progress. 
• Ensures that the work of contractors and the materials used comply with contract plans and specifications.
• Monitors, verifies, and documents the progress of projects. 
• Prepares reports of construction activities. 
• Calculates and documents material quantities used on jobs. 
• Ensures that payments to contractors correspond to contract terms. 
• Travels between project sites located throughout the County.
• Meets with contractors, developers, representatives of other agencies, and others to resolve issues which arise during construction. 
• Confers with agency management and engineers regarding project changes. 
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding projects.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings with contractors. 
• Reviews and interprets project plans and contract specifications. 
• May be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends as required by the project. 
• Drafts as-built drawings which document the completed projects. 
• Takes measurements for final inspections. 

Examples of Other Duties:
Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Training and Experience: 

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent 

PLUS 

• Six years’ experience in construction, construction inspection, or a closely related field. (Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education in engineering, construction technology, or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of construction. 
• Knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment. Knowledge of construction plans and specifications. Knowledge of construction standards and regulations.
• Skilled in performing construction work. 
• Ability to inspect the construction, repair, and alteration of public facilities. 
• Ability to ensure contractors’ compliance with plans, standards, and specifications. 
• Ability to read, interpret and apply construction contracts, specifications, and plans. 
• Ability to keep and maintain records. 
• Ability to prepare reports. 
• Ability to calculate material quantities. 
• Ability to draft as-built drawings. 
• Ability to coordinate assignments. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, the public and others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction inspection.
• Skilled in inspecting the construction, repair, and alteration of public facilities. 
• Skilled in ensuring contractors’ compliance with plans, standards, and specifications. 
• Skilled in reading, interpreting and applying construction contracts, specifications, and plans. 
• Skilled in keeping and maintaining records. 
• Skilled in preparing reports. 
• Skilled in calculating material quantities. 
• Skilled in drafting as-built drawings. 
• Skilled in coordinating assignments.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification entails field inspections of major construction sites. Work includes frequent walking, standing, and exposure to potential hazards such as traffic, heavy equipment, and adverse weather. Duties entail frequent travel between construction sites located throughout the County.

Conditions of Employment: Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime as needed.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Salary : $47,865 - $55,062