WHO WE ARE
Safety, sustainability, and economic development are the hallmarks of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). The department issues approximately 40,000 building permits a year and conducts thousands of inspections by local code officials. With a staff of about 240 employees, DPS’ five divisions include: commercial building construction; customer support and outreach; land development; residential construction and fire code compliance; and zoning and code compliance. From its award-winning programs to providing excellent customer service in the office and in the field, DPS’s commitment to its customers is summed up by its tagline: “Your Project Partner.”?
Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I: $60,335 to $77,345
Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II: $65,551 to $96,783
Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III: $71,299 to $112,369
This position conducts and documents on-site inspections for compliance with plans, permit requirements, engineering standards, and all applicable County, State, and federal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines as per NFPA 70 National Electrical Code in buildings under construction or renovation.
Complete and maintain detailed records of inspections and supporting documents related to any aspect of fire and life safety systems, product design, and installation specifications, as well as correspondence.
Work with on-site contractors or project managers to resolve discrepancies between approved plans and field conditions, resolve interpretive problems, facilitate casework, andschedule and implement corrective actions.
This position requires the possession of a valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend meetings, transport materials, or perform work at locations outside the office, which include locations throughout Montgomery County.
If filled at Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering, technical, or professional field and three (3) years of experience in residential construction.
Or
Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland and seven (7) years of experience in residential construction of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Certifications: The Department of Permitting Services maintains a listing of current Department-required certifications for employees classified at the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III level.
If under-filled at Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21:
Education: Completion of high school or possession of a High School Certification of Completion recognized by the State of Maryland. A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field as shown above is preferred for all positions. For applicants possessing an appropriate degree, the experience requirement may be reduced to two years instead of five.
Experience: Five (5) years experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to residential construction. At least one (1) year of experience should be in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
If under-filled at the Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19:
Education: Completion of high school or possession of a High School Certification of Completion recognized by the State of Maryland. A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field as shown above is preferred for all positions. For applicants possessing a degree in an appropriate area, the experience requirement may be reduced to one (1) year instead of three (3) years.
Experience: Three (3) years experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to residential construction. At least one (1) year of experience should be in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Possession of the Maryland Electrical Masters License, Journeyman’s License, the International Code Council (ICC) E2 Commercial Electrical Inspect and the E1 Residential Electrical Inspector certifications, or some other equivalent certification in electrical inspection.
Experience conducting field inspections that comprise methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, either independently or as part of a team.