Regulation Inspector I - Department of General Services, Bureau of Facilities

Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 85 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Performs visual inspections of County owned and leased buildings for adherence to cleaning and pest control specifications.

Collects relevant data and prepares inspection reports related to building conditions for cleanliness requirements.

Preparation of reports related to building conditions and recommends remedies for correction of non- compliance with established standards of cleaning.

Assists in the maintenance of a database of approved cleaning staff and arranges for admittance into County buildings and facilities.

Coordinates for trash and recycling collection services with other County agencies.
Coordinates with suppliers for delivery of cleaning products and maintenance of stock at individual building sites.

Maintains a database for use of cleaning materials and supply use by building site. Reviews payment for all custodial materials and supplies.

Reviews invoicing for contracted services ensuring correctness.

Assists in the implementation of contract standards for cleaning and pest control services.

Ensures that cleaning and pest control services are provided in compliance with OSHA, EPA and NFPA standards and regulations.

Ensures that cleaning services are provided to meet "Green Cleaning" standards to the degree possible.

Judges performance for individual cleaners and makes recommendations regarding fitness for duty standards.

Assists in the maintenance of a database of buildings where cleaning and pest control services are provided which includes building specific information for cleaning specifications, building size, type, use and special conditions enabling standards to be met.

Assists in the maintenance of a scheduling database identifying monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual special cleaning efforts for 90 County owned or leased buildings. Works with building managers and occupants to schedule these efforts in a manner which causes minimal disruption to County business operations.

Regularly meets with building managers and occupants to resolve issues related to cleaning and pest control services. Makes recommendations to add or decrease services based on assessment of conditions found or in response to budget restrictions, etc.

Works with management from various operational entities such as Police, Detention, Medical, Educational, Library, Senior Citizen, Recreational and Court operations to ensure compliance with cleaning and pest control standards which affect their compliance with regulatory standards and issuance of certifications related to their individual operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED with five (5) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledgeable of the principles, practices, methods and materials used in the cleaning industry with particular emphasis on commercial and government buildings for cleaning, maintenance and protection of various floor, wall, glass and fixture finishes.

Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to enforce the codes, ordinances, regulations and contractual terms, firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

Must have superior inspection and report preparation skills.

Must have superior customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specifically, the inspector shall be able to perform inspections by climbing ladders, climbing in manholes, and entering confined spaces with proper equipment.

The inspector must be able to traverse rough terrain on site development project, and lift and carry approximately fifty (50) pound material samples.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is typically outside all year round. The physical demands section describes other conditions for the work environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position is designated as an emergency/essential position and may be required to respond in a variety of emergencies.

The employee is responsible for using safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work related accidents. The employee is also responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to their particular job. The employee is further responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to the public, co-workers, or other county employees.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Class C Maryland Driver's License or an equivalent issued by state of residence.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.