Plumbing Trade Code Inspection & Enforcement Officer

About the role

The Plumbing Trade Code Inspection & Enforcement Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes, local laws, and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. This role involves conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and providing guidance to contractors, property owners, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Conducts, and participates in the inspection of plumbing, gas, and mechanical construction, repair, and alteration activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes.
• Conducts, and participates in the inspection of sites for which permit applications have been submitted.
• Counsels contractors, property owners, and the public regarding law, code, and regulation compliance measures.
• Prepares cases and testifies at hearings and various court proceedings regarding law and code enforcement matters.
• Affords assistance to the County Attorney in the prosecution of code enforcement cases.
• Maintains records of inspection activities.
• Prepares written reports.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Plus ten years of experience in building, electrical, and/or plumbing, gas, mechanical, and erosion sediment in construction, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Licenses and Certificates:
• Valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Requires registration as Master Plumber/Gas Fitter in Baltimore County or possession of a Statewide Master Plumber/Gas Fitter License.

Conditions of Employment

• Persons appointed to this classification may work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Employees may be subject to call to duty as required.
• Maintain proficiency in multiple fields of code inspection and enforcement.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Entails walking, standing, climbing, stooping, and lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight.
• Involves travel between inspection sites and exposure to adverse weather.

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
• Smoke free workplace
• Drug free workplace