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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

• 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 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 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.

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.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. 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.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

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
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
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 (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
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.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.