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Field Supervisor - Electrical and Fire Protection Systems (Program Manager-II), Grade N25

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 experience of five alarm sprinkler installation and design; and electrical inspection and code compliance experience. What You'll Be Doing This position supervises a team of inspectors responsible for performing inspections and ensuring code compliance/enforcement related to fire protection and/or electrical systems. The role serves as a primary point of contact for senior management, departmental divisions, and as a liaison with other County departments and external agencies for specialized inspections and joint assignments.

Duties include:

• Enforcing established work policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Scheduling and distributing inspectors' daily work assignments.
• Ensuring timely completion of inspections and accurate submission of inspection reports.
• Conducting and documenting quality-control inspections, site visits, and the most complex inspections.
• Reviewing and approving inspectors' issuance of Notices of Violation, Orders, and Citations.
• Testifying in court or before boards as an expert witness or regarding enforcement actions.
• Evaluating staff performance and conducting both team-based and one-on-one training.
• Addressing grievances, escalated complaints, and special assignments.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners to resolve compliance issues and facilitate the issuance of Final Inspections and Use & Occupancy approvals.
• Providing code interpretation, guidance, and recommendations to field inspectors and customers.
• Developing, recommending, and implementing DPS policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the commercial building division.
• Promoting team building and cohesiveness, fostering a positive work environment based on technical proficiency, procedural knowledge, mutual trust, and cooperation.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Work Environment The work is primarily conducted in the field, w employees may be exposed to physical demands and hazards associated with construction environments. Additional Requirements The position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at off-site locations. A valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence is required, as well as the ability to operate a County vehicle to attend meetings, transport materials, or perform work throughout Montgomery County.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Thorough five (5) years professional experience in Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical 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 as a Fire Protection Engineer
• Experience in the design & installation of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Experience in team leadership and staff development.
• Experience directing and supervising the work of code compliance inspectors.
• Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and applicable codes.

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 Hiringmontgomerycountymd.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 outsid...Visit the Employer site for more details