Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III/II/I

Job Description CLOSING DATE:Open until filled This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Residential Building Inspection program. The Department of Permitting Services ' (DPS) primary mission is to promote the health safety, welfare, and economic wellbeing of residents, businesses, and communities in Montgomery County with timely professional, transparent, and consistent review and processing of plans and permits and through inspections of structures, rights-of-way, and development. The Department of Permitting Services is seeking individuals with a building, electrical, mechanical, and/or energy conservation background in residential construction, to fill a position(s) in its Residential Building Inspection program. PROGRAM SUMMARY The Division of Residential Construction & Fire Code Compliance (FCC) is responsible for ensuring public safety through the effective application of residential building, structural, electrical, mechanical, and energy conservation codes. This is accomplished through technical plan review and inspection processes. The Division staff responds to and investigates code violations and aids in recovery during natural disasters and other disasters and incidents. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Residential Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III position will ensure the safety compliance of buildings and other structures.This position will be responsible for performing and documenting routine inspections/complaints related to residential construction projects for compliance with plans, permit requirements, engineering standards, and all applicable County, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines. Examples of duties will include but not be limited to the following: Review building plans and approve those that meet requirements. Inspect building, electrical, and mechanical installations. Inspect photovoltaic (solar) installations. Ensure adherence with applicable energy compliance method, Issue violation notices, citations, and stop-work orders if the building is not compliant. Provide written or oral feedback on findings. Gather evidence, prepare cases, and testify in court as an expert witness. Work with engineers, other professionals, and Permit Technicians to ensure individual permitting cases are processed cordially and expeditiously. Educate and disseminate technical and procedural requirements to clients, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, the public and other agencies through outreach efforts, meetings and discussions conducted in the office or field. Enforce State, County and Federal laws, codes and regulations relating to residential building projects. This position may be underfilled as a: Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21 Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19 There is a non-competitive promotional opportunity to a higher grade. This position REQUIRES the possession of a valid driver's license from 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. To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe. For information about Montgomery County's comprehensive benefit offerings, please visit the MCG Career Total Rewards webpage and check out our competitive benefits Additional Employment Information OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference . All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite. Minimum Qualifications If filled at the 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 building, electrical and/or mechanical construction codes or inspections of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity; or graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland and seven (7) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to the assigned position of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. If filled at the Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21 Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to residential building, electrical and/or mechanical construction codes or inspections. At least one year of experience should be in a code compliance/enforcement capacity. Education: Graduation of high school or High School Certification of Completion recognized by the State of Maryland. A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field is preferred for all positions. For applicants possessing an appropriate degree, the experience requirement may be reduced to two years instead of five. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. If filled at the Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19 Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to residential building, electrical and/or mechanical construction codes or inspections. 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 is preferred for all positions. For applicants possessing a degree in an appropriate area, the experience requirement may be reduced to one year instead of three. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. License (applies to all levels) : Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence. Certifications: The Department of Permitting Services maintains a listing of current Department-required certifications required for employees classified at each level. Medical (applies to all levels):Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a physical, drug and alcohol exam prior to appointment. Preferred Criteria There are no preferred criteria assessments.Preference for interviews may be given to applicants whose resumes show experience in the following: Experience analyzing and applying applicable State of Maryland and County codes, statutes and regulations in residential inspections, construction methods and standards including any review or enforcement. Experience communicating technical guidance related to residential inspections for the purpose of obtaining compliance with the applicable codes and standards. Experience reading and interpreting construction documents including architectural plans (such as blueprints) and engineering reports. Experience in the inspection of energy conservation compliance methods in residential construction. Experience with computer applications relevant to inspections/permits including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Minimum Salary 69222 Maximum Salary 110588 Currency USD