Prince George's County Government
Property Standards Inspector I/II
Prince George's County Government, Largo, Maryland, United States
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The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Property Standards Inspector I/II (Property Standards Inspector 1A)
grade
A15/17
position in the Multi-Family Housing Division.
About the Position This is an entry-level position 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 work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection 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.
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.
Graduation from high school or equivalent
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION 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 an 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 have 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.
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The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Property Standards Inspector I/II (Property Standards Inspector 1A)
grade
A15/17
position in the Multi-Family Housing Division.
About the Position This is an entry-level position 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 work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection 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.
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.
Graduation from high school or equivalent
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION 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 an 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 have 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.
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