Electrical Inspector (Regulation Inspector II) - Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits

Posting number: 26-00608

Department: Inspections, Licenses & Permits

Division: ILP - Inspections & Enforcement

Job classification: Regulation Inspector II- Inspections, Licenses & Permits, Inspection and Enforcement

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Code Enforcement

Summary

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 is 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 is for an Electrical Inspector; with Maryland Master General Electrician's License to conduct field inspections of electrical installations for compliance with the National Electrical Code on behalf of Howard County Government. Incumbent will electronically document inspection results of electrical installations for compliance with the adopted National Electrical Code, perform field review of approved construction plans, and may issue citations, and testify in court for enforcement proceedings. 

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE
$30.17 - $39.54
$62,751 - $82,247

*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.*

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs senior technical level licensing, inspections and regulations work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.

*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.*

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION WILL NOT START WORK UNTIL AT LEAST OCTOBER 1, 2026.***

Examples of duties