Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for? We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work. POSITION SUMMARY: This position inspects and electronically documents results of inspections of construction projects for compliance with adopted County building codes and standards to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the occupancy of buildings, structures or premises including provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Maryland Accessibility Code; performs field review of approved construction plans. Performs advanced technical level licensing, inspections, and regulations work under general supervision from a technical superior. Inspecting and insuring code compliance with local, State, and Federal building, housing, environmental, and safety codes and laws; providing technical assistance to County residents towards resolving problems; interpreting and addressing conflicts with codes, ordinances, plans, or specifications. STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE: $27.23 - $35.68 $56,645 - $74,213 *This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.* *This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months* *Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.* Inspection and Compliance Monitoring: Inspect exterior and interior areas of residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings during and after construction. Verify that building components (footings, slabs, framing, insulation, fireplace throats, means of egress, etc.) comply with building codes, ADA, Maryland Accessibility Code, Life Safety Code, approved plans, and standards. Read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and installation methods. Conduct inspections of complaints and alleged violations; resolve code-related complaints. Perform follow-up and progress inspections for permits nearing expiration. Electronic Documentation and Reporting: Electronically document inspection results using modern computer software. Mai
