JOB INFORMATION

Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This skilled technical position is responsible for Environmental code compliance inspection and enforcement on construction projects within Frederick County and under the authority of the Environmental Compliance Section (ECS). Supervision and direction are received from the Lead Environmental Inspector, Department of Permits and Inspections.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 10 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct on-site inspections and enforcement of:
  • Sediment Control installation and maintenance
  • Storm Water Management installation and maintenance
  • Forest Resource Protective device installation and maintenance
  • Forest Resource plantings
• Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports on each assigned project and/or other incident response
• Issue Violation Notices, Stop Work Orders, Civil and/or Criminal Citations as necessary to gain plan/code compliance
• Review for adequacy, cost estimates submitted for guaranteeing compliance to approved plans
• Review and recommend release/reduction amounts of Developers moneys being held for guarantee of compliance
• Respond to citizen complaints or inquiries into Environmental issues within ECS jurisdiction
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to obtain, and maintain yearly certification refreshers
• Considerable knowledge of the current Maryland Standards and Specifications for Sediment Control
• Considerable knowledge of MD 378 Dam Safety Specifications
• Knowledge of the Maryland State Forest Conservation Manual
• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, tools, and methods related to the above
• Knowledge of civil engineering practices, mathematics, stages of construction and testing procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, cut-sheets and specifications
• Ability to exercise sound technical judgment in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and the general public
• Strong and effective spoken/written (English) communication skills including the ability to write and maintain clear, concise records

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk; frequently climb, stoop, reach, and drive; occasionally sit and make repetitive motions
• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors, outdoors, walk on uneven ground, exposed to dirt, dust and noise, work at heights and wear protective equipment; occasionally work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, cold temperatures below 32 degrees, near machinery; rarely work in confined spaces, work below ground level, exposed to chemicals, fumes and potential infectious diseases

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for varied working hours as needed and on-call emergency situations

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of qualifications and training
• One or more interviews
• A pre-employment drug test and physical examination

Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (10 year vesting) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave
Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 – 2 years 11 days
2 – 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.