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Location : City Hall -111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600070
Department: Department of Community Planning and Development Services
Division: Codes Enforcement and Community Enhancement
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary
We have a new position for a Senior Community Enhancement Codes inspector. This position is responsible for performing intermediate technical work using a proactive approach in securing and maintaining compliance with ordinances and regulations relating to property maintenance, fire and safety, health, zoning, occupational licensing, signs, construction codes and use permit compliance within the City for commercial and residential properties. Incumbent makes independent field inspections, writes reports, correspondence and notices, gathers evidence, prepares cases and testifies in court when necessary. The work is proactive requiring continuing personal contact with the general public, contractors, architects, etc. concerning construction code requirements. The incumbent's work has meaningful impact on specific cases and is subject to general supervisory review. The work is directed by the Community Enhancement Code Enforcement Manager.
Essential Job Functions
• Supervises Community Enhancement Code Enforcement Inspection staff.
• Makes independent inspections of existing commercial properties for compliance with the zoning ordinance and the approved site plan, the property maintenance code, and other City codes and ordinances.
• Conducts independent field inspections, explains, and interprets codes, attempts to obtain voluntary compliance, writes reports, correspondence, and notices, gathers evidence, prepares cases, and testifies in court.
• Regularly inspects single family and multifamily residential properties to verify compliance with City property maintenance, fire and safety, zoning, and related codes and ordinances.
• Responsible for recommendations of Multifamily proprieties referrals to the Enhanced inspection program.
• Participation on the Housing Action Team
• Monthly outreach to Multifamily properties, Civic Associations, HOA to ensure an understanding of the enforced Property Maintenance Code adopted by the City
• Works with the Maryland Department of the Environment and the County's Fire Department related to hazardous spills.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints regarding rental and non-rental properties, rodents, snow and ice, weeds, refuse, vehicles and other health and safety nuisances at residential properties.
• Performs inspections relative to permits issued for signs, and licenses for vendors and amusement establishments.
• Enforces oversized vehicle regulations and investigates complaints relative to parking violations.
• Confers with and advises owners, tenants, contractors, agents, and community leaders regarding various code requirements and means to achieve code compliance.
• Appears in court when necessary and produces documents and testimony to have legal action taken against property owners in an attempt to gain code compliance. Makes independent patrol inspections of assigned areas for compliance with zoning ordinance, property maintenance code, and other City codes and ordinances as part of the Community Enhancement Program.
• Inspects properties for compliance with conditions of Use Permits and Special Exceptions. Evaluates exterior property conditions for site plan adherence.
• Removes illegally erected signs from public property and rights-of-way.
• Makes independent inspections of commercial/industrial areas for compliance with zoning ordinance, property maintenance code, and other City codes and ordinances. Inputs inspection data into the computer system.
• Accurately prepares violation notices and citations, which are sent to property owners in order to achieve compliance with code requirements.
• Handles inquiries from the public, and when necessary, refers questions to the appropriate Department.
• Meets with business owners, property managers, developers, architects, contractors and the general public to review proposed plans, answer code related questions, and provide advice with respect to variance applications, sign applications, and general zoning and sign regulations.
• Performs evening, weekend, or Holiday inspections, as necessary.
Qualifications
High school degree; and four (4) years of experience working with the public, property management, housing code enforcement or building construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications: Pass a thorough background investigation. Must possess an appropriate and valid driver's license. Possession of (or ability to obtain) the International Code Council Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within one year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge or ability to learn City of Rockville Basic Property Maintenance Code, Zoning Ordinances, One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, rental facilities and landlord/tenant ordinances, zoning ordinance, amusement and vendor ordinances, and sign regulations and MD Accessibility Code. Knowledge or ability to learn the interpretation of City codes, ordinances and regulations. Ability to describe code related conditions in detail and maintain extensive records on case histories. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with homeowners, architects, developers, contractors, other employees, and the general public. Ability to be tactful but firm during contentious circumstances. Ability to be effective and concise in oral and written communication. Ability to input data into a computer system.
Summary of Employee Benefits
The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Benefits are not available to temporary employees.
HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans. The city contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.
Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the City's dental program offered through Guardian Dental. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's vision coverage. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville's retirement plan is mandatory. There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan. The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement. Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant's salary and length of credited service. Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute. The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a). Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions. No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement. The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses. Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan - The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan. Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.
LEGAL RESOURCES
Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM
The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.
PAID LEAVE

• Vacation (16 - 23 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service)
• Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member
• Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)
• Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability & Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Multilingual Stipend
• Tuition Assistance
• Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Credit Union and Direct Deposit
• Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts

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