About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $101,474.00 to $171,873.00, 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 is seeking a Manager-III, Grade M3 (Residential Plan Review Section) to join the Division of Residential Construction & Fire Code Compliance team. A multifaceted individual who has the technical knowledge, experience, and skillsets to manage and lead the Residential Construction Plan Review staff and to ensure public safety through the effective application of residential building, structural, electrical, mechanical, and energy conservation codes. 

What You'll Be Doing

Manage the Residential Plan Review Section within the Residential Construction & Fire Code Compliance Division, which is responsible for the review, interpretation, and approval of residential construction plans for new construction and for alterations to existing buildings and structures.

• Serve as the technical expert for the County’s residential plan review operations; approve structural design alternatives, evaluate engineering modifications, and ensure plan reviews conform to applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Manage the engineering and technical assessment of a diverse and high-volume portfolio of residential construction documents, including single- and two-family homes, townhomes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), complex structural additions, and solar infrastructure.
• Oversee the amendment and adoption of local and State codes, and review and provide comments on pending local and State legislation.
• Engage with builders, developers, architects, engineers, community and civic leaders, and elected officials to explain and interpret regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, and serve as a liaison.
• Ensure the correct and consistent application and interpretation of codes, requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate activities with other sections within the Department of Permitting Services, County departments, and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to support department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership and supervision to a team of seven (7) technical and professional staff; assign cases and permit reviews, delegate work, and conduct quality reviews of staff output.
• Develop, communicate, and implement goals and priorities; monitor performance and take appropriate action as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and work with staff to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Telework: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework, up to two days per week, after the probation period.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a construction or design professional in the field of residential construction in a local government or firm, of which two (2) years with supervisory experience.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to attend meetings and perform work assignments at locations outside the office.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Individuals appointed to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction engineering, building technology, construction management or related area. 
• Experience supervising a technical/professional staff of plan reviewers, architects, or related areas. 
• Experience participating on committees; providing comments on pending local or state legislation. 
• Experience delivering presentations to different stakeholders.
• Experience drafting recommendations, policies, interpretations, etc.

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 [email protected]. 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.