Description

The Land Development Division is seeking someone with on-site/field inspection experience related to 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.

The position conducts and documents inspections/complaints related to commercial building construction projects for compliance with applicable building codes, approved plans, permit requirements, engineering standards, regulations, and guidelines. 

• Monitor construction sites. 
• Interpret county-approved plans and specifications and approve alternative construction systems or methods when specified or conventional approaches do not apply.
• 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 stormwatermanagement.
• 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 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.

Requirements

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 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 sediment and/or stormwater 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.