Plumbing & Electrical Boards Accepting Applications

100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1401

Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

James Jenkins, Manager

P: 240.313.2384

E: [email protected]

COUNTY PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL BOARDS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (July 20, 2017) - The Washington County Board of County Commissioners are accepting applications for the Plumbing and Electrical Boards.

The Electrical Apparatus and Wiring Board of Examiners and Supervisors of Washington County is currently looking to fill one position. The position is for an individual who is duly licensed as a master electrician doing business in Washington County.

The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Membership is comprised of five individuals familiar with the electrical industry. Additionally, members must be County residents for at least five years as well as a registered Washington County voter.

The Board makeup is as follows:

One member of an electric public utility company doing business in Washington County

Two members must be duly licensed master electricians in the County

One member shall be appointed at-large

A fifth member may be designated by the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and shall be an active member of a volunteer fire company in the County

The Board examines the qualifications and capabilities of individuals who are engaged or desire to engage in the business of a master electrician. This is a paid Board with members serving two-year terms.

The Plumbing/HVAC Board of Washington County is currently looking to fill two positions:

An individual who is duly licensed as a master plumber doing business in Washington County.

An individual who is selected as a member at large.

The Board meets the first Monday every other month at 3 p.m. Membership is comprised of seven individuals familiar with the plumbing/HVAC industry. Additionally, members must be County residents of the County.

The Board makeup is as follows:

Two members shall be master plumbers

Two members must hold a valid Maryland HVAC Master's License

Two members shall be selected from the public

One member shall represent the building industry

The Board enforces the rules and regulations for the plumbing and HVAC trade or business in Washington County as well as issues relating to the licensing and registration of Plumbing and HVAC Contractors doing business in Washington County and recommends amendments to the Washington County Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. This is a paid Board with members serving three-year terms.

To apply for any one of these positions, please fill out the online application here . Volunteer applications will be kept on file for two years from the date of submittal.

Contact Public Relations Manager James Jenkins at 240-313-2384 for more information.

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Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County with regard to operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. This vision is used to ably assist the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County in achieving goals for moving the County forward as present needs and future plans are addressed.

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