INSPECTOR - DPW (PERM/FT/BENEFITS) at Harford County MD in Bel Air, Maryland

Job Description:

Nature of Work


The Inspector for DPW is responsible for inspecting construction in areas of specialization, such as roads, bridges, water, and sewer projects; associated developer subdivision projects; Capital Improvement Projects; or erosion and sediment control and stormwater management. The Inspector conducts field inspection work doe driveway inspection and utility access installation. The Inspector is responsible for ensuring that work is performed following the Contract Plans and Specifications as well as meeting trade standards and applicable State and County regulations and construction specifications. This position renders inspection services used in determining compliance with various codes, ordinances, regulations, and specifications.


Examples of Duties



(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)

• Provides assistance and training to other inspectors as requested or assigned.


• Investigates alleged code violations and citizen complaints. Issues violation notices or stop work orders.


• Makes periodic or continuous inspections to ensure compliance of construction or installation with codes, ordinances, plans, and specifications.


• Maintains daily reports of cost expenditure, progress, work completed, corrections needed, visitors to projects, and approved changes made to plans or specifications.


• Directs the work of Construction Inspector I or other technical personnel when requested.


• Participates in final inspections identifying items of work needed to complete the project.


• Collects material samples for laboratory testing; performs or assists in performing field tests when necessary.


• Supervises a team and manages the performance of individuals through ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to motivate, engage, and drive a high-performing team as required.


• Attends pre-construction and progress meetings.

Minimum Qualification Requirements



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of Highways capital projects, driveway and utility inspection, and road and storm drain construction principles, practices, methods, and tests of the procedures and practices of construction work
  
  


• Working knowledge of basic civil engineering principles
  
  


• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
  
  


• Ability to work effectively with County employees, contractors, government officials, and the general public
  
  


• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods
  
  


• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, or sit depending on work assignments
  
  


• Ability to drive a County vehicle in carrying out assignments
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:


Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma or a GED Certificate AND Four (4) years experience in heavy construction projects related to one of the following public works specialty areas: roads and bridges, capital projects, water and sewer or sediment and erosion control.

OR

Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma or a GED Certificate AND Two (2) years experience in heavy construction projects related to the following public works specialty areas: roads and bridges, capital projects, water and sewer or sediment and erosion control AND successful completion of on-the-job training for Inspector I with Harford County Government.



LICENSE:



Possession of a Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.





SAFETY:

Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.



COMPENSATION:

Other compensation may include but is not limited to:

• Overtime


• Compensatory time


• Shift Differentials

BENEFITS

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Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation


• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children


• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement

Notes



NOTE:


Additional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.



FRINGE BENEFITS


(Effective July 1, 2023)




ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS [320 hours] will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.




0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)


4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)


10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)


Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)




* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*




SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)




1 day is allowed after first month of employment


1 ¼ days per month accumulation




PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)




1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days


2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days


3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day


7/1 to 12/31 0 days


FAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year




FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel




MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.




CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.




RETIREMENT -
COUNTY EMPLOYEES: State Pension System 7% employee contribution
LAW ENFORCEMENT (TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY DEPUTIES): LEOPS 7% Employee Contribution
CORRECTIONS: SOPP 9% Employee Contribution




COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:




HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)




DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan




VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus




FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.




PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.




LIFE INSURANCE -


Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE




SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)


Provided through MetLife.




LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.




DEFERRED COMPENSATION -


Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David Weiland


Phone 410-236-2494 Email- Dave.Weiland@LFG.com


[Customer Service Representative 1-800-234-3500]




RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-


Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.


These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).




DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY

50% of accumulated sick leave

All accumulated annual leave

Personal leave (maximum of 2 days)

$50,000 life insurance

One (1) month's salary

PAID BY RETIREMENT


One year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.




HOLIDAYS - 11 per year:




New Year's Day January 1st


Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January


President's Day 3rd Monday in February


Memorial Day last Monday in May


Juneteenth June 19th


Independence Day July 4th


Labor Day 1st Monday in September


Veteran's Day November 11th


Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November


Friday after Thanksgiving


Christmas Day December 25th




OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program


Travel and Official Expense Reimbursement


Uniforms and Safety Clothing


Tuition Assistance


Legal Plan



Employer Harford County

Address 220 South Main Street

Bel Air, Maryland, 21014

Phone 410-638-3201


Website http://www.harfordcountymd.gov Apply Now