Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Frederick, MD (NOW HIRING)

About the Position Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83556.00 to $134086.00, 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'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 Department is seeking a Program Manager II (Field Supervisor-Fire Protection & Electrical Inspections), Grade N25, to join our team

This person will need technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to manage and lead a team of inspectors with varying experience and abilities, and to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including property owners, contractors, design professionals, other inspectors, and County and state officials. What You'll Be Doing This position supervises a team of inspectors who perform inspections and conduct code compliance and enforcement related to fire protection and electrical inspections. It also serves as a primary point of contact with senior management and departmental divisions, and acts as a liaison between other County departments and external agencies for specialized inspections and joint assignments.

The position will: Enforce established work policies and procedures. Schedule and distribute daily work assignments for inspectors. Ensure inspections are completed on time and that reports are submitted promptly.

Conduct and document quality control inspections, site visits, and the most complex inspections. Approve inspectors' issuance of Notices of Violation, Orders, and Citations. Testify in court or board proceedings as an expert witness or in support of issued notices, orders, and citations.

Develop and evaluate staff performance and deliver team and one-on-one training. Address grievances, escalated complaints, and special assignments. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners to resolve inspection compliance issues and facilitate the issuance of Final Inspections and Use & Occupancy approvals.

Provide code interpretation, guidance, recommendations, and technical support to field inspectors and customers. Develop, recommend, and implement DPS policies, procedures, and guidelines impacting the Commercial Building Division. Promote team building and a cohesive, positive work environment rooted in technical expertise, procedural consistency, mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

Perform other duties as assigned. The work is primarily conducted in a field setting, where employees are exposed to the physical demands and hazards associated with construction. This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

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. This is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing a team of inspectors and ensuring effective fire protection and electrical code compliance activities. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Thorough five (5) years of professional experience in Electrical OR Fire Protection Engineering or related fields.

Supervisory experience may be required, depending upon the position assignment. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening. 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. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences 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 team leadership and staff development. Experience directing and supervising the work of code compliance inspectors.

Experienceanalyzing, interpreting, and administering the provisions of approved State and local building codes. Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and applicable codes. Experience in courtroom or board proceedings and testifying as an expert witness.

Possess ICC or equivalent code compliance certificationsrelated to the field of work. 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.