Field Supervisor - Residential Inspections (Program Manager II, Grade N25)
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20902
Description:
Salary : $81,122.00 - $130,181.00 Annually
Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025 - 00124
Department: Department of Permitting Services
Division: DPS 75 Residential Inspections
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary on hire for this position is $81,122 - $130,026
WHO 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 - Residential Construction 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
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:
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.
Telework Eligibility - Hybrid after completion of probation period.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Thorough five (5) years of professional experience in residential building code compliance and/or construction inspections. Supervisory experience is required.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
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.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
What is your highest level of completed education?
02
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
How many years of professional experience do you have in residential building code compliance and/or construction inspections?
03
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
Do you have experience as a supervisor?
04
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
Required Question
Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025 - 00124
Department: Department of Permitting Services
Division: DPS 75 Residential Inspections
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary on hire for this position is $81,122 - $130,026
WHO 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 - Residential Construction 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
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.
Telework Eligibility - Hybrid after completion of probation period.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Thorough five (5) years of professional experience in residential building code compliance and/or construction inspections. Supervisory experience is required.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an 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.
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.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
02
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
How many years of professional experience do you have in residential building code compliance and/or construction inspections?
- No Experience or less than 1 year
- 1-2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 Year's Experience
- 7 Year's Experience
- 8 Year's Experience
- 9+ Year's Experience
03
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
Do you have experience as a supervisor?
- Yes
- No
04
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER II (000832)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
- Yes
- No
Required Question