Combination Inspector I

Frederick County

Frederick, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$28.40–$48.28 Per Hour

SKILLS

Building Codes, Childcare, Chiropractic, Co-Payments, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Inspection, Corrective Action, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Driver's License, Electricity, Emergency Care, Employee Benefits, English Language, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, Health Insurance, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Health Plan, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Legal, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - Plumbing, Military, National Electrical Code, Physical Demands, Plumbing, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Prescription Drugs, Project Planning, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Residential Construction, Retirement Plan, State Laws and Regulations, Traffic Shaping, Tuition Fees

LOCATION

Frederick, MD

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Today

Salary: $28.40 - $48.28 Hourly
Location : 30 North Market Street - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: FY25-00793
Department: Permits and Inspection
Opening Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB INFORMATION

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include annual work boot allowance); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday -Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; full-benefits

Placement as Inspector, Electrical Inspector or Plumbing Inspector can occur depending on qualifications of selected candidate. Review the NOTE section under Qualifications & Requirements for more placement and salary information.

This technical position involves independent on-site inspection of primarily residential building, plumbing and electrical installations to assure compliance with State and County regulations and requirements.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our 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 (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all 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 2x annual salary 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

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect building, plumbing and electrical installations during construction; examine completed installations for use of proper materials and procedures
Maintain records of inspections
Check plans and specifications for installations
Confer with a Chief Inspector on difficult enforcement problems
Respond to electronic, telephone and in-person inquiries regarding residential building, plumbing and electrical code requirements and other departmental issues
Drive a County vehicle to various sites throughout the County to inspect building, plumbing and electrical installations during construction and upon completion to assure the use of proper materials and procedures
Prepare and maintain forms and reports related to inspections performed
Access the permits tracking system and other automated data sources to research, review and verify information
Participate in the nonresidential inspection of building, plumbing, electrical and other possible trades, as needed
Perform building, plumbing and electrical plan reviews on commercial projects and other structures, as needed
Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

High school graduation or the equivalency
Minimum 9 years building work experience that must include either plumbing or electrical installation work experience
Possession of the following certifications or ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications within six (6) months:
- ICC Residential Building Inspector - B1
Possession of the following certification or ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications within 18 months:
- ICC Combination Residential Inspector - P1, E1 and M1
Possession of a valid driver's license
NOTES:
1. Possession of a State of Maryland Master Plumber's or Electrician License (or a comparable license from another jurisdiction with ability to obtain this license by reciprocity within 30 days after hire), will reduce years of plumbing/electrical installation work experience to 7 years.
2. Master Electrician's meeting all stated qualifications will be hired at higher salary grade with a starting hourly rate of $29.43 per hour
3. Master Plumber's meeting all stated qualifications will be hired at a higher salary grade with a starting hourly rate of $29.43 per hour

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of building, plumbing and electrical installations
Working knowledge of the International Building Code, Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code
Ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications: ICC Combination Residential Inspector - B1 within 6 months of hire; P1, E1 and M1 within 18 months of hire
Ability to effectively understand and interpret plans and specifications
Ability to determine any violations of applicable codes and ordinances; to evaluate corrective actions and to approve work Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and the general public
Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with the ability to effectively complete required paperwork

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

Work experience as a building, plumbing or electrical inspector

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

While working in this position, the employee is frequently sitting, walking, climbing, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and driving; occasionally reaching and performing repetitive motions; and rarely lifting up to 20 pounds, lifting between 20-50 pounds
While working in this position, the employee is frequently working indoors; occasionally working outdoors, working in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees; rarely walking on uneven ground, working id dirty and dusty environments, working in noisy environment, working near machinery; working in confined spaces

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

Employees in this classification are designated as Non-Essential
Available for varied working hours as needed
This position is subject to random drug testing

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) A written examination
3) One or more interviews
4) A pre-employment physical examination and drug test
Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.

Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employee's capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related issue or concern.

Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Government's benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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Do you have possession of a high school diploma or the equivalency?

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How many years of building work experience do you have?

Less than 7 years of work experience
7 years of work experience
8 years of work experience
9 or more years of work experience

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.
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Does your building work experience include either plumbing or electrical installation work experience?

I have plumbing work experience
I have electrical installation work experience
I have both plumbing and electrical installation work experience
I do not have either work experience

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.
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Do you have possession of a valid driver's license?

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Do you have possession of a State of Maryland Master Plumber's or Electrician License (or a comparable license from another jurisdiction with ability to obtain this license by reciprocity within 30 days after hire)?

I possess a State of Maryland Master Plumber's License
I possess a State of Maryland Master Electrcian License
I have a Master Plumber License from a comparable State with the ability to obtain reciprocity within 30 days of hire
I have a Master Electrician License from a comparable State with the ability to obtain reciprocity within 30 days of hire
No, I do not possess either license

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Do you have work experience as a building, plumbing or electrical inspector?

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the preference credit.
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