What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector - Commercial Building Construction (Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III) Grade 19 position at Montgomery County Government?
About the Position
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This position may be underfilled as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II (Download PDF reader), Grade 21, or Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I (Download PDF reader), Grade 19. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the Proficiency Advancement process, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion through the series to the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III (Download PDF reader), Grade 23.
The expected salary ranges for this role on hire are:
Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I: $60,335 to $77,345
What You'll Be Doing
Review and approve electrical plans.
- 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.
- Provide written or oral feedback on findings.
- Work with on-site contractors or project managers to resolve discrepancies between approved plans and field conditions, resolve interpretive problems, facilitate casework, and schedule and implement corrective actions.
- Determine when alternative construction or installation methods and materials represent equivalency for compliance with codes.
- Issue orders and summonses, prepare cases for court/appellate consideration, and testify as an issuing official and expert witness.
- Perform related duties as required.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
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 working with electrical installations.
- Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting construction plans and determining if installation of the electrical wiring or equipment is following approved plans.
- 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.
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 : $60,335 - $77,345
