Nature of Work This is technical plans review work to ascertain that plans comply with the Harford County Building Code. Work includes examining plans, blueprints and specifications. Employee receives general supervision from the Deputy Director of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. Focus is primarily on residential projects. However, a natural progression occurs that elevates employee to a level of experience to include a broad base of commercial work. Performance evaluation is based on proper application of codes to plans review and on effectively dealing with the public. 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 duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)
1. Receives plans, blueprints and specifications for the construction, alteration or reconstruction of buildings and other structures.
2. Reviews all plans, blueprints and specifications for compliance with the Harford County Building Code and related laws and ordinances.
3. Answers inquiries relating to building code requirements and explains the requirements as necessary.
4. Confers with architects, building owners and contractors relating to any questions arising in the review of plans.
5. Maintains records of all work performed.
6. Prepares reports as directed.
7.Makes on-site inspections as required. Minimum Qualification Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the applicable codes, ordinances and regulations governing construction, alteration and reconstruction;
Knowledge of materials, principles and practices of construction activities;
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they apply to plans and construction.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans and specifications.
Ability to recognize deviations from the applicable codes in blueprint, plans and specifications;
Ability to read maps;
Ability to enforce codes, ordinances and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially;
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports of work activities and findings;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, architects, engineers and contractors;
Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, sit or stand;
Ability to drive a County vehicle
Ability carrying out all assignments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma or a GED Certificate AND five (5) years experience in some phase of plans examining, building, or other construction work. One (1) year in inspecting work for conformance to applicable building codes and other ordinances, and one (1) year in examining plans.
OR
A.A. degree in the construction field, plus three (3) years experience in some phase of plans examining, building or other construction work. One (1) year in inspecting work for conformance to applicable building codes and other ordinances and one (1) year in examining plans.
OR
A combination of higher education and experience totaling five (5) years as described above.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:
A valid Class C non-commercial drivers license with no more than three (3) points. Certification as a State Certified Inspector in accordance with Article 41, Annotated Code of Maryland within twelve (12) months of hire date.
Within 6 months of employment must successfully pass the following examinations;
• ICC - B1 Residential Building Inspector
• ICC - 79 - Residential Energy inspector/Plans Examiner
• ICC - 64 - Property Maintenance and Housing Inspecto
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. Notes 1. Selected candidates for positions in this class using the degree option must provide proof of college degree.
2. Selected candidates must demonstrate map reading proficiency.
3. Selected candidates must also demonstrate their ability to read construction plans accurately.
4. Selected Candidates for positions in this class will be required to undergo random drug/alcohol tests.
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 - State Pension System (7% 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.
