Job Description

About the Position

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Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $113,715 to $195,456, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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 of Permitting Services is currently recruiting for Manager II (Download PDF reader)/Chief for the Division of Commercial Building Construction.

What You'll Be Doing

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This is a critical senior-level management position within the Department. It directs the functions of the Division of Commercial Building Construction, oversees the operation of the division including plan reviews, permit issuance, building construction inspections and related activities, as well as the building code interpretation and compliance.

The incumbent is delegated full management responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing broad operational department programs, functions, and services that critically impact the accomplishment of the department's goals, objectives, and mission.

Develops strategic direction, establishes goals and expectations, delegates special assignments, and is accountable for the overall results of the Division. Develops and recommends policy for the Department and division. Ensures the consistent interpretation and implementation of adopted building codes. Provides technical expertise, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with standards to safeguard public safety and property related to construction, design, material, and U&O. As building official, has the final authority in the County regarding the interpretation of and compliance with all building codes and development regulations in the County. Represents the Department on committees, boards, and task forces, and before County officials, other government groups, business leaders, stakeholders, and public meetings. Coordinates with other DPS Divisions, Montgomery County Departments, and government agencies. Related responsibilities.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave

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Minimum Qualifications

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Experience:

Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction, building, plan review, inspections, and/or fire code enforcement program operations, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.

Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Financial Disclosure statement:

This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs.

Medical Protocol

: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

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The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

Managing a major program, division, or function related to commercial building construction and/or fire code compliance Delivering high-level, front-facing communications to external stakeholders such as federal or state agencies, the media, commissions, boards, or community groups Using industry best practices to lead change, evaluate performance, and improve customer service in a regulatory or technical environment Collaborating with other organizations through task forces, committees, or special projects to amend or update building or fire codes Supervising or managing technical staff in a regulatory, construction, or code enforcement environment

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 Hiring@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.