Property Standards Inspector I/II

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • Largo, MD 20774 • 6h ago

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcementis currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Property Standards Inspector I/II (Property Standards Inspector 1A)grade A15/17 positionin the Multi-Family Housing Division.

About the Position

This is an entry-level leading to full performance technical inspection and code enforcement work. The incumbent is responsible for the enforcement of County Codes pertaining to residential, commercial, and/or industrial properties throughout the County. The incumbent is assigned to enforce the Zoning Ordinance, Property Maintenance Code, or Housing Code depending upon operational needs, as determined by management. Responsibilities include the issuance of rental licenses, sign permits, and Use & Occupancy Permits (U&O). Field work is performed under close supervision by a higher level inspector, and independent field judgments are not made except in the most routine cases.

About The Agency

The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.

Examples of Work

Inspects properties based upon routine surveys, complaints, and/or pending rental licenses
Signs permits or U&O permits to determine County code compliance
Interpret codes and regulations enforced by the division
Processes cases for enforcement action
Drafts violation notices, citations and other necessary correspondence in a timely manner
Resolves complaints received from both internal and external customers
Participates in meetings with citizens, owners, and management to address code-related issues and provide public education
Performs field inspection and enforcement assignments
Completes reports, attends and makes presentations before Courts and the Board of Appeals
Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Must possess a valid driver's license and provide proof at time of interview.
Must have a satisfactory driving record issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
Must provide a current certified copy of a MVA record, at time of interview.
Must wear safety shoes meeting departmental requirements.
Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least thirty (30) pounds.
Must be able to walk a flight of stairs and/or stand for periods of time.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, dust, including weather emergencies and other types of emergency conditions.
Must be able to work before and after hours, rotating weekends and holidays.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical to include alcohol and drug testing and a background check.
Must be able to work Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a flexible work schedule and/or compressed workweek.
Must be able to write, read, comprehend and complete electronic and paper forms.
Must be able to attend, after normal hour, meetings and special inspections events (evenings and weekends).Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work:Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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