Inspector I

About the role

This technical position is responsible for performing entry-level to journey-level inspection work on a wide range of County construction and infrastructure projects to ensure full compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, contract documents, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine to moderately complex field inspections of commercial buildings, stormwater management facilities, site development projects, parkland improvements, roads, bridges, and other County-owned assets.
• Monitor contractor activities and work progress to ensure adherence to contract requirements, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Document daily inspection activities, quantities, materials, and site conditions using logs, reports, and electronic systems.
• Review and verify materials, equipment, and deliveries to confirm compliance with specifications and identify defects or discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports, project records, and supporting documentation for use by project managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate with contractors, project managers, and the public to coordinate inspections, address questions, and resolve routine issues.
• Assist with tracking project progress, quantities, and costs to support payment verification and budget monitoring processes.
• Identify non-compliant work and notify appropriate parties to ensure corrective actions are taken in accordance with contract requirements.
• Cook up and participate in meetings, including pre-construction and progress meetings, to support project communication and planning.
• Utilize construction plans, blueprints, and technical documents to guide inspection activities and verify work accuracy.
• Perform field measurements, sampling, and basic testing activities to support inspection and compliance efforts.
• Maintain inspection schedules, prioritize assignments, and respond to changing project needs and priorities.
• Enter and manage inspection data within computerized systems to ensure accurate and accessible project information.
• Observe work zones and site conditions to ensure proper setup, safety compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school graduation, or the equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of construction and inspection experience to include regulatory compliance
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Basic knowledge of current code standards
• Basic knowledge of standard building practices
• Skilled in time management and organization
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Skilled in customer service
• Ability to evaluate and report on work inspection activities
• Ability to effectively communicate by text, email and phone with contractors, business owners and the general public
• Ability to perform data entry to record each onsite inspection in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and blueprints
• Ability to utilize computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to oversee the work of contractors
• Ability to track progress of construction activities
• Ability to compose technical correspondence and conduct any research needed in the process

Skills

• Ability to perform field inspections
• Ability to monitor contractor activities
• Ability to document inspection activities
• Ability to review and verify materials
• Ability to prepare inspection reports
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders
• Ability to assist with project tracking
• Ability to identify non-compliant work
• Ability to participate in meetings
• Ability to utilize construction plans
• Ability to perform field measurements
• Ability to sample and test
• Ability to maintain inspection schedules
• Ability to enter data into computer systems
• Ability to observe and ensure safety compliance

Benefits

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly they value their employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee:

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).
• This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

Pay

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; full benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.

Schedule

Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.