Contract Inspector
Salary
$33.97 Hourly
Location
200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026-00167
Department
PGM CODES, PERMITS & INSP
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Summary
Independent Contract Inspector
Hourly Rate $34.58
This position is for an Independent Contract Inspector to perform a variety of inspection and code enforcement work as it relates to Roads, Water/Sewer, Grading/SWM, and Sediment & Erosion Control construction. The work involves the inspection of properties and/or structures for compliance with County, State, and Federal codes, regulations, and ordinances. This contract inspector's primary focus will be pertaining to the Sediment & Erosion Control disciplines; however, will be crossed trained in all disciplines.
Essential Job Functions
Inspection of construction projects, as assigned, for County compliance.
Prepare project reports.
Reviews issued construction plans (and specifications as applicable) as-builts, testing results, and. other items as assigned.
Coordinates with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and other jurisdictional authorities to resolve complaints and/or issues.
Performs related duties as required.
Customer service/public relations.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Conduct on-site inspections.
Interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, standard specifications and details to varied engineering and related situations.
Maintain records and prepare related reports and correspondence.
Perform office assignments as assigned.
Comply with the County's, Department's and Divisions Policies & Procedures.
Assist the public, clientele, and others to utilize services by explaining, instructing, and advising them regarding their needs and requests and the services provided.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including assisting public presentations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work, including internal and external customers.
Bring design conflicts and/or issues to the attention of the appropriate Departmental staff.
Ability to ensure the complete, prompt, and effective performance of all assigned duties.
The work is partly sedentary with periods of moderate physical activity and is performed in office and field surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
Additional Information
Mileage Rate $0.725
Employer Charles County Government