Inspector Commercial Electrical (Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector I/II/III), Grades 19/21/23

About The Position

Please note: The salary range below represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be as follows, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Who We Are

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is dedicated to safety, sustainability, and economic development. DPS issues approximately 40,000 building permits annually and conducts thousands of inspections by local code officials. With a staff of about 240 employees, DPS’s five divisions include: commercial building construction; customer support and outreach; land development; residential construction and fire code compliance; and zoning and code compliance. DPS’s commitment to its customers is reflected in its tagline: “Your Project Partner.”

Who We Are Looking For

The Commercial Building Construction Division is seeking a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III with an electrical inspection background to join the inspections team. This position may be underfilled as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21, or Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19. The position requires the possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend meetings, transport materials, or perform work at locations throughout Montgomery County.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct and document on-site inspections for compliance with plans, permit requirements, engineering standards, and all applicable County, State, and federal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines, as per NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, in buildings under construction or renovation.
• 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

• Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23: Education & Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and three (3) years of experience in the electrical field of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity; Or Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland and seven (7) years of experience in the electrical field of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
• Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21: Education & Experience: Completion of high school or possession of a High School Certification of Completion recognized by the State of Maryland and five (5) years of experience in the electrical field; Or A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with two (2) years of experience in the electrical field of which one (1) year of experience should be in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
• Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19: Education & Experience: Completion of high school or possession of a High School Certification of Completion recognized by the State of Maryland and three (3) years of electrical experience. Or A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with one (1) year of electrical experience.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• 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.