WHO WE ARE
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving, more sustainable economy, and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III (Download PDF reader) to join a team of dedicated professionals in the Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Section, within the Watershed Restoration Division, to help ensure the proper maintenance and compliance of stormwater management systems across Montgomery County. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and collaborating with property owners and contractors to uphold environmental standards, this is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that values professionalism, stewardship, and service.
The successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, and skills:
The Stormwater Maintenance and Inspection Program is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the maintenance of all public and private stormwater management facilities within Montgomery County (excluding the municipalities of the City of Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park). This includes ponds, levees, bioretention, underground facilities, and ESD practices throughout the county.
This position will be responsible for inspecting, investigating, and facilitating the maintenance of privately maintained stormwater BMPs; verifying and/or approving contractual inspectors' work; conducting follow-up inspections; and utilizing enforcement protocols to achieve compliance objectives of Chapter 19, Article II of the Montgomery County Code and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Work is performed primarily in the field, with exposure to the physical demands and hazards associated with construction and other outdoor sites.
Performance of the work involves walking over rough, uneven, and occasionally slippery surfaces; kneeling; stooping; bending and reaching to inspect areas and work located in trenches; pushing; pulling; occasionally lifting objects weighing from twenty to fifty pounds; and other physical demands typical of people who work in the field.
This position requires possession and maintenance of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend meetings, visit sites for field investigations, conduct surveys, observe or inspect construction sites, and monitor maintenance of stormwater management BMPs on privately owned properties where public transportation may not be accessible.
Preference will be given to otherwise qualified applicants also possessing one or more of the following certifications. Please ensure that all relevant certifications are indicated in your job application and resume.
Occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state, and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
Why Join Us? Montgomery County is committed to sustainability, innovation, and improving the quality of life for its residents. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring the long-term performance of stormwater systems that protect our neighborhoods and natural resources. It is meaningful and impactful work that truly makes a difference to the health of our environment.
Education and Experience: 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 appropriate to the maintenance and construction of stormwater management BMPs of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity; or graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland and seven (7) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to the maintenance and construction of stormwater management BMPs including ESD practices, of which one year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
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 Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following. Please address this information in a separate section of the resume.
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.
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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