Construction Field Inspector Supervisor (Program Manager II, Grade N25)
Montgomery CountyAbout the Position
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The expected salary range for this role on hire is: $77,629 - $101,103WHO 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.”?
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department is seeking a Program Manager II (Field Supervisor-Commercial Building Inspections) to join our team. This person will need the technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to manage and lead a team of inspectors with varying experiences and abilities and be able to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including property owners, contractors, design professionals, other inspectors, and County and state officials.
What You'll Be Doing
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This position supervises a team of inspectors who perform inspections and conduct code compliance/enforcement related to building, mechanical, life safety and accessibility, laws, and regulations. It serves as a point of contact with senior management and department divisions and as a liaison between other County departments and outside agencies for specific inspections and joint assignments.
The position will:
Enforce established work policies and procedures.
Schedule and distribute inspectors’ daily work assignments.
Ensure the timely completion of inspections and the submission of reports.
Conduct and document quality control inspections, site visits, and the most complexed inspections.
Approve inspectors’ issuances of Notice of Violations, Orders, and Citations.
Testify in courtroom or board proceedings as an expert witness or in the enforcement of issued notices, orders, and citations.
Develop and evaluate staff performance and conduct team and one-on-one training.
Address grievances, escalated complaints, and special assignments.
Act as the point of contact for internal and external partners to resolve inspection compliance issues and facilitate the issuance of Final Inspection and Use & Occupancy approvals.
Provide code interpretation, advice, guidance, and recommendations to field inspectors and customers.
Develop, recommend, and implement DPS policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the commercial building division.
Promote team building and cohesiveness, fostering a positive workforce environment based on technical and procedural knowledge, mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
Other duties as related to the position.
The work is primarily conducted in a field setting, where employees are exposed to the physical demands and hazards associated with construction.
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
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Experience: Thorough five (5) years professional experience in a program/specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position. Supervisory experience may be required, depending upon the position assignment.
Relevant areas of experience below:
Professional experience in commercial building code compliance and inspections.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
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.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
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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:
Experience in team leadership and staff development.
Experience directing and supervising the work of code compliance inspectors.
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and administering the provisions of approved State and local building codes.
Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Experience in courtroom or board proceedings and testifying as an expert witness.
Possess ICC or equivalent code compliance certifications, such as Mechanical and Building.
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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.