Salary : $66,793.00 - $105,638.00 Annually
Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00420
Department: Department of Permitting Services
Division: DPS 75 Customer Support
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the Position
The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
- Salary Range for Permit Technician-I, Grade 15: $57,099.00 - $68,601.00;
- Salary Range for Permit Technician-II, Grade 17: $61,604.00 - $93,574.00;
- Salary Range for Permit Technician-III, Grade 19: $66,793.00 - $105,638.00.
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's five (5) 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 to join the Division of Customer Support & Outreach. This position facilitates and administers the issuance of various permits and licenses. This individual must be able to deliver professional-quality service to our customers, who are homeowners, business owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals from diverse backgrounds, or whose primary language is not English.
This position may be underfilled as a , Grade 17, or Grade 15. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the position, they are eligible for a non-competitive promotion through the series to the , Grade 19.
What You'll Be Doing
This is advanced paraprofessional work that facilitates the building permit, construction inspection, and land-use regulation processes through direct interaction with the public and construction/development professionals.
This work includes coordination, problem-solving, legal/procedural clarification, research, and information gathering. Through customer interactions, the employee determines the customer's needs and the types of services required, advises on procedural and legal considerations, performs sub-professional work to expedite regulatory approvals, and follows up to ensure service delivery.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Review and process various types of permits, licenses, and applications.
- Correctly assess fees. Ensure fees and bonds are properly collected, and all applicable codes, regulations, procedures, and policies are followed.
- Provide high-level customer and concierge service to applicants.
- Assisting in-person customers while working at the DPS front desk.
- Answer phones in a call center-type environment to assist customers.
- Monitor high-profile, complex projects by serving as a liaison between customers and DPS, and maintain project records through permit issuance and final inspections.
- Respond to records and information requests; search and provide the permit and construction records.
- Other duties as related to the position.
This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.
This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement.
Telework: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework once the initial training and probationary period have been satisfactorily completed.
Minimum Qualifications
Permit Technician-I, Grade 15:
Experience: Two (2) years of experience working with clients to provide them with assistance in a setting that involves time constraints, financial risks, emotional intensity, and a substantial body of laws and procedures that govern the provision of services.
Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Permit Technician-II, Grade 17:
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in client advocacy work in a regulatory environment, at least two years of which must have been in a land use or building permit setting.
Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Training and Certifications: The Department of Permitting Services maintains a listing of current Department-required training/certifications required of employees classified at this level.
Permit Technician-III, Grade 19:
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in client advocacy work in a regulatory environment, at least two years of which must have been in a land use or building permit setting.
Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Training & Certifications: The Department of Permitting Services maintains a listing of current Department-required training/certifications required of employees classified at this level.
ALL LEVELS:
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Individuals appointed or promoted to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months. Performance will be carefully evaluated during the probationary period. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Medical Examination and Drug Test: Requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.
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:
- Providing customer service, including responding to inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Communicating effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse group of internal and external customers.
- Using multiple computer applications to complete daily tasks.
- Working effectively in a team environment and collaborating with others.
- Applying internal template procedures or processes to achieve successful project outcomes.
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.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits
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MQ Question PERMIT TECHNICIAN I (002263)
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
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MQ Question PERMIT TECHNICIAN I (002263)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
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How many years of direct, hands-on experience do you have in providing customer service, including responding to inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email?
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Tell me about a time when you advocated on behalf of a client in a regulatory environment. What was the situation, and how did your experience in a land use or building permit setting-over at least two years-help you navigate the regulations and achieve a successful outcome 
