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Inspector - Right-of-Way Construction (Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III), Grade 19/21/23

Montgomery County Government · Silver Spring, MD · 2 mo ago
Management$65k–$87k/yrFull-time

About The Position

The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience:

  • Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I: $64,942 - $86,971
  • Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II: $70,556 - $104,811
  • Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III: $76,742 - $120,956

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 includes divisions such as 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."

What You'll Be Doing

This position will be responsible for inspecting land development and construction activities related to public right-of-way requirements. This includes building new roadway and pavement, storm drainage structures and systems, driveway construction, streetscape, roadside tree, traffic control, utility work, and general restoration to ensure compliance with approved plans, County regulations, standards, and permit requirements pertaining to the public right-of-way.

  • Monitor construction sites.
  • Interpret county-approved plans and specifications and approve alternative construction systems or methods when specified or conventional approaches do not apply.
  • 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.
  • Provide technical guidance; explain and defend technical and procedural requirements to clients, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders through meetings and discussions conducted in the office or the field.
  • 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.
  • Enforce State, County, and Federal laws, codes, and regulations relating to sediment control and stormwater management.
  • Perform other related duties.

The work involves walking over rough, uneven, and occasionally slippery surfaces and climbing flights of stairs. This position REQUIRES the possession of a valid class "C" (or equivalent) 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 throughout Montgomery County.

This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 Civil Engineering or related field and three (3) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to right-of-way construction, 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 right-of-way management, of which a minimum one (1) year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
    • Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
    • Required Certifications for Grade 23: Certifications in MARTACP in soil and aggregate, and ACI in concrete; MTBMA Traffic Control Manager Certification ; or ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification.
  • 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. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is preferred.
    • Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a technical /professional field appropriate to right-of-way 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. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is preferred.
    • Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to right-of-way construction.
    • Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

  • Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and blueprints.
  • Experience communicating technical guidance, as well as, establishing and maintaining effective working relations with staff, permittees, community representatives, and staff of other jurisdictions.
  • Experience conducting field investigations/inspections.
  • At least one year of experience enforcing applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations pertinent to right-of-way construction activities.
  • Certifications in MARTACP in soil and aggregate and ACI in concrete; MTBMA Traffic Control Manager Certification ; or ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification.

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