What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Standards Code Enforcement Officer position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Construction Standards Code Enforcement Officer position, grade G29, in the Inspections Division.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY (1000HR) POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT. Bi-Lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
About the Position
This is supervisory and administrative enforcement and inspection work responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the unit/sectional activities of subordinate inspectors within functional areas of construction (i.e., site/building residential/commercial materials, right of way, sediment/erosion/ storm water control).
This position administers and enforces applicable codes within specific functional areas by monitoring inspectional and code enforcement activities in order to achieve code compliance. Significant aspects of the work includes explaining codes, ordinances, and regulations to employees, engineers, contractors, and the general public in order to resolve problems that hinder compliance. This position functions as a mid-level manager who directly supervises Inspector IV positions and indirectly their subordinates. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level manager and is reviewed for adequacy and conformance to established departmental policies, procedures and practices.
All DPIE employees are considered "Essential" and are required to participate in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program, during natural or man-made disasters and during other special operations as assigned. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when others are granted Administrative Leave. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may include physical activities, such as repeated bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.
About The AgencyThe Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.
Examples of Work
- Incumbent is responsible for the planning and administration of residential/commercial inspection and enforcement programs for construction projects in the Prince George’s County.
- Establishing goals and objectives that are consistent with the overall mission and goals of the Division; recommends changes, as necessary, to inspection procedures, confers with the Assistant Associate Director and the Associate Director in matters regarding staffing, policies, budget and procedures, cooperates with and/or coordinates inspection activities with other Departments/Agencies, Municipalities and the State of Maryland.
- Consults with design professionals in dealing with issues regarding third party certifications; supervises staff assigned to the Commercial Building and Electrical Inspection Sections.
- Maintains records, performs follow-up inspections on violations and complaints; systematically screens all assigned inspection records; conducts studies and investigations in support of code enforcement activities undertaken by the Department/Division; responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all vehicles and/or equipment assigned to the Section; attends meetings, hearings and training on Building Code Enforcement related problems; and participates as a critical and essential employee.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management or closely related fields, plus
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Four (4) years experience working with Building, Fire Electrical, Mechanical, Accessibility Codes and related County, State and Federal laws and ordinances
- One (1) year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
- An equivalent combination of at least eight (8) years of relevant education and experience of the type required for this position will be considered.
- Ten (10) years of experience in Commercial Building, Fire, Electrical, or Mechanical inspections of State and Federal laws and ordinances.
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience as a Construction Standards Inspector specializing in Commercial or Residential Building, Fire, Electrical, or Mechanical inspections.
Professional licensure or construction code certifications are desired.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 9200 Basil Court, Suite 307, Largo, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Be willing to participate as "essential," when needed, during emergency operations.
- Possess a valid driver's license and provide a Certified copy of the current Motor Vehicle Administration report that reflects a satisfactory driving record.
- Be physically able to lift and carry at least thirty (30) pounds repetitively.
- Be able to work outdoors in various weather, dust, weather emergencies, and other emergency conditions.
- Pass a pre-employment physical to include alcohol and drug testing and a background investigation.
- Must pass a written exam during the interview. •
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies.
- Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
