Inspector - Sediment & Stormwater (Permit & Code Compliance Inspector I, II, III; Grade 19, 21, 23)

The expected salary ranges for this role on hire are:

Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I: $63,050 - $82,039

Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II: $68,501 - $103,231

Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III: $74,507 - $117,648

WHO WE ARE

Safety, sustainability, and economic development are the hallmarks of the Montgomery County (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, DPSs commitment to its customers is summed up by its tagline: Your Project Partner.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The is seeking someone with a construction background in sediment control or stormwater management to join the inspections team as a .

This position may be underfilled as a , Grade 21, or , Grade 19. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the position, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion through the series to the , Grade 23.

Perform site inspections of sediment control measures, grading, drainage, and stormwater management facilities in accordance with the approved plan and applicable laws, codes, and regulations; inspections of construction activities within the protection of floodplains, wetlands, tree canopy, and tree preservation.

• 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.
• The work involves walking over rough, uneven, and occasionally slippery surfaces and climbing flights of stairs.

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.

ALL LEVELS required Drivers License : Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicant's state of residence.

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 such as Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Environmental Science or Construction Management and three (3) years of experience in drainage design and control, roadway construction management, sediment control and/or stormwater management 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 drainage design and control, and roadway construction management of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.

Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Certifications : The Department of Permitting Services maintains a listing of current Department-required certifications for employees classified at the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III level. The required certifications for this level are listed below:

• NICET Engineering Technician in Erosion and Sediment Control Program Level I, or
• CESSWI Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector, or
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Maryland, or
• Maryland SHA Technician Certification as:
  • Concrete Field Technician American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • Soils and Aggregate Compaction Technician Mid-Atlantic Region
  • Technician Certification Program (MARTCP)
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Materials Tester/Field Technician (MARTCP)

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. A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field as shown above is preferred for all positions. For applicants possessing an appropriate degree, the experience requirement may be reduced to two years instead of five.

Experience : Five (5) years experience in a technical /professional field appropriate to drainage design and control, roadway construction management, sediment control and/or stormwater management. 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. A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field as shown above is preferred for all positions. For applicants possessing a degree in an appropriate area, the experience requirement may be reduced to one (1) year instead of three (3) years.

Experience : Three (3) years experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to drainage design and control, roadway construction management, sediment control and/or stormwater management. 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.

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.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Experience in the application of construction materials, methods, systems and/or practices used in sediment control measures, road, sidewalk, and storm drainage/stormwater management construction and maintenance.
• 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 sediment control and stormwater management.