What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Chief, Commercial Building Construction (Manager II, Grade M2) position at Montgomery County Government?
About the Position
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
What You'll Be Doing
The incumbent is delegated full management responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing broad operational department programs, functions, and services that critically impact the accomplishment of the department’s goals, objectives, and mission.
Develops strategic direction, establishes goals and expectations, delegates special assignments, and is accountable for the overall results of the Division.
- Develops and recommends policy for the Department and division.
- Ensures the consistent interpretation and implementation of adopted building codes. Provides technical expertise, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with standards to safeguard public safety and property related to construction, design, material, and U&O.
- As building official, has the final authority in the County regarding the interpretation of and compliance with all building codes and development regulations in the County.
- Represents the Department on committees, boards, and task forces, and before County officials, other government groups, business leaders, stakeholders, and public meetings.
- Coordinates with other DPS Divisions, Montgomery County Departments, and government agencies.
- Related responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Note: The term “executive” is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
LICENSE: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Experience in managing one or more organizational units of a major mission-critical program, function, or service related to commercial building construction and fire code compliance/enforcement.- Possession of CC or NFPA certifications and training.
- Experience delivering front-facing, high-level communications to federal and state agencies, the media, commissions, boards, community groups, etc.
- Experience developing and employing industry best practices in implementing change, evaluating performance, and delivering excellent customer service.
- Experience collaborating on inter-organizational task forces, committees, special projects, etc.
- Experience responding to and coordinating emergency efforts related to the safety of residents, businesses, and the built environment.
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 : $110,403 - $189,710
