Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector

Position Overview

The Division of Residential Construction and Fire Code Compliance is seeking a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III to join the FCC inspections team. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with national Fire Codes, the Montgomery County Fire Code, and Maryland State Fire Prevention Codes in existing buildings.

• Perform and document complex fire code and compliance inspections.
• Investigate complaints related to violations of fire codes, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines.
• Provide written or oral feedback on findings.
• Educate and defend technical and procedural requirements.
• Issue orders, notices of violation, or citations for non-compliance.
• Provide periodic 24‑hour on‑call inspections and assistance.
• Enforce State and County codes and regulations relating to Fire Code Compliance.
• Work with property managers, business owners, design professionals, licensed contractors, and the public to ensure fire safety in the community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Valid driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence and ability to operate County vehicles throughout Montgomery County, MD.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering, technical, or professional field AND three (3) years of experience in a technical/professional field suitable for fire code inspections and investigations, with at least one (1) year in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
• OR high school diploma or recognized certificate of completion in Maryland and seven (7) years of experience in fire code inspections and investigations, with at least one (1) year in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

The position may be underfilled as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II or I.