Program Manager II; Field Supervisor – Fire Protection & Electrical Inspections), Grade N25

Program Manager II (Field Supervisor – Fire Protection & Electrical Inspections)

Salary range: $83,556 to $134,086.

Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) provides building permits, inspections, and has 240 employees across five divisions: commercial building construction; customer support and outreach; land development; residential construction and fire code compliance; and zoning and code compliance.

The Department is seeking a Program Manager II (Field Supervisor – Fire Protection & Electrical Inspections) to manage and lead inspectors, collaborate with stakeholders, and serve as liaison among county departments and external agencies.

• Enforce established work policies and procedures.
• Schedule and distribute daily work assignments for inspectors.
• Ensure inspections 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.

• Five (5) years of professional experience in electrical or fire protection engineering or related fields; supervisory experience may be required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment medical evaluation (physical exam and drug screening).
• Filing of a financial disclosure statement required.

• Experience in team leadership and staff development.
• Experience directing and supervising the work of code compliance inspectors.
• Experience analyzing, 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.
• Possession of ICC or equivalent code compliance certifications related to the field of work.

The work is primarily conducted in a field setting and may require attendance at meetings or work in various county locations. A valid driver’s license is required.

Montgomery County Government is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities. Veterans and veterans with a disability are given hiring preference. The County will provide accommodations in accordance with the law.

County public employees (excluding the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County’s ethics law, which includes requirements for advanced approval of outside employment and prohibitions on certain outside employment. Further information can be found in the County Code.