What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Field Supervisor (Program Manager II, Grade N25) position at Montgomery County Government?
About the Position
WHO WE ARE
What You'll Be Doing
The Housing Code Enforcement Section is responsible for administering Montgomery County Codes Chapter 26, Housing and Building Maintenance Standards, Chapter 48, Solid Waste, Chapter 58, Weeds, and Chapter 54, Article III, Bed and Breakfast and Short–Term Residential Rentals. They investigate complaints, perform legally required inspections, and educate our citizens regarding their rights and responsibilities in the area of property maintenance.
The Program Manager II (Field Supervisor) supervises, mentors, and provides technical assistance to individuals and teams of inspectors in the Housing Code Enforcement Section. The employee distributes work; provides one-on-one and team training for inspectors; conducts and records quality control inspections for both inspectors and projects; reviews completed inspection reports for uniformity of action and compliance with regulations/procedures; and establishes the timeframes within which corrective action is to occur. The employee conducts performance evaluations and provides ongoing guidance to assigned inspectors. Other duties include origination, reviewing, and maintaining inspection/investigative reports and records, overseeing data collection, analyzing information, and preparing reports. The employee reviews programs and procedures for effectiveness and compliance with regulatory standards as well as develops, recommends, and implements modification and revision; and approves issuances of Notices of Violations, Orders, and Citations.
The Program Manager II advises senior managers of significant, potentially controversial code enforcement issues; testifies in court as an expert witness; handles complex issues and laws; conducts field inspections for training purposes to accommodate staff shortage, performs quality control inspection, and investigates complaints involving unusual/sensitive situations. The employee works with a wide range of diverse individuals and groups and must attend meetings/perform assignments outside the office, including evenings and weekends.
Program Manager II positions assigned to the Housing Code Enforcement Section of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs require International Code Council (ICC) certification and recertification at the time of hire.
This position REQUIRES possession of a valid driver's license from applicant's state of residence, and the ability to drive a county vehicle to observe and/or perform inspections.
As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position is responsible for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. The work is split between an office and a field setting, where employees are exposed to physical demands and hazards.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state, and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory supervisory training within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Thorough five (5) years of professional experience in housing code inspection/enforcement, code and/or law enforcement, or a closely related field.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
CERTIFICATIONS: This position, within the Housing Code Enforcement Section of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA), requires the International Code Council (ICC) Certification in International Property Maintenance and Housing Inspection (IMPC) at the time of appointment. Recertification will be required as determined by ICC Please note, no substitutions will be accepted for this certification requirement.
LICENSE: This position requires the possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
- Experience in interpreting and explaining laws, codes, regulations, and policies applicable to housing code enforcement, both orally and in writing.
- Experience in team leadership and staff development.
- Experience in inspection and enforcement methods, and techniques in resolving related issues and problems.
- Experience in preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports, including skills with databases and current technology.
- Experience in providing training to and/or supervising staff in inspection and enforcement activities.
- Experience in collaborating with other enforcement agencies and staff.
- Experience communicating, both orally and verbally, with government agencies, contractors, citizen groups, vendors, customers, and various stakeholders. Communications include, but not limited to, presentations, briefings, reports, compliance/enforcement letters, and emails.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (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.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) 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 reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, 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 or interview preference 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 the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
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 at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $81,122 - $123,793
