Inspector - Residential Construction, Grade 19

About The Position

The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23: $76,742 to $120,489

Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21: $70,556 to $105,725

Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19: $64,942 to $86,934

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.”

The Residential Construction and Fire Code Compliance Division is seeking someone with a building, electrical, mechanical, or energy conservation background in residential construction to join the residential inspections team as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III. This position may also be filled as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21 or Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19.

Once an employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements, they are eligible for non‑competitive promotion to the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23.

The position conducts and documents routine inspections/complaints related to residential construction projects for compliance with applicable building codes, approved plans, permit requirements, engineering standards, regulations, and guidelines.

• Review and approve building plans.
• Monitor construction sites.
• Inspect buildings/structures and electrical, mechanical, and photovoltaic (solar) installations to ensure safety and durability.
• Work with engineers, other professionals, and Permit Technicians to ensure individual permitting cases are processed cordially and expeditiously.
• Provide written or oral feedback on findings.
• Issue violation notices, citations, or stop‑work orders for non‑compliance or initiate abatement procedures.
• Gather evidence, prepare cases, and testify in court as an expert witness.
• Educate and disseminate technical and procedural requirements to clients, developers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders 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.
• The work involves walking over rough, uneven, and occasionally slippery surfaces and climbing flights of stairs.

REQUIRES State of Maryland HVACR Inspector Certification within six (6) months of employment. Failure to possess a valid State HVACR Inspector Certification within six (6) months of employment will result in termination.

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.

If filled at 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 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…