Inspector-Commercial Buildings I/II/III, Grades 19/21/23

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.

• Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19: $64,942- $87,1584 

• Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21: $70,556- $105,643

• Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23: $76,742-$120,584

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’s 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 Commercial Building Construction Division is seeking someone with on-site/field inspection experience related to commercial building, mechanical, life safety, accessibility, energy, or green building projects to join the commercial inspections team as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III.  

This position may be underfilled as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21, or Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the Proficiency Advancement process, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion through the series to the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23.