Inspector - Fire Code Compliance-I/II/III, Grades 19/21/23
Salary
$76,742.00 - $122,603.00 Annually
Location
2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2026-00253
Department
Department of Permitting Services
Division
DPS 75 Fire Code Compliance
Opening Date
05/11/2026
Closing Date
5/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range will be based on the candidates qualifications and experience:
Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23: $76,741.00. to $122,603.00,
Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21: $70,556.00 to $112,166.00,
Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19: $64,942.00 to $102,711.00
WHO WE ARE
Safety, sustainability, and economic development are the hallmarks of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). The department issues approximately 40,000 building permits a year and conducts thousands of inspections by local code officials. With a staff of about 240 employees, DPSs five divisions include: commercial building construction; customer support and outreach; land development; residential construction and fire code compliance; and zoning and code compliance. From its award-winning programs to providing excellent customer service in the office and in the field, DPSs commitment to its customers is summed up by its tagline: Your Project Partner.?
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Division of Residential Construction and Fire Code Compliance is seeking someone with a background in fire code compliance/enforcement in existing buildings to join the FCC inspections team as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III.
This position may be underfilled as a Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21, or Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the position, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion through the series to the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23.
What Youll Be Doing
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with adopted national Fire Codes and Standards, the Montgomery County Fire Code, and the Maryland State Fire Prevention Codes in existing buildings. This is accomplished through reviews and preventive inspection processes for businesses, schools, multi-family buildings, healthcare facilities, places of worship, and all other commercial buildings or occupancies.
This position REQUIRES the applicant to possess a valid drivers license from the applicants state of residence and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend meetings, transport materials, or perform work at locations outside the office, including throughout Montgomery County.
This role includes on-call duties, which may require working during evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
If filled at Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector III, Grade 23:
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in an appropriate field and three (3) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to fire code inspections and investigations, of which one (1) 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 fire code inspections and investigations, of which a minimum of one (1) year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Certifications: The Department of Permitting Services maintains a listing of current Department-required certifications for employees classified at the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III level. The required certifications for this level are listed below:
Fire Inspector I and II certifications MD Pro Board or equivalent
If filled under Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector II, Grade 21:
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in an appropriate field and two (2) years of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to fire code inspections and investigations, 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 five (5) years of experience in fire code inspections and investigations, of which a minimum of one (1) year must have been in a code compliance/enforcement capacity.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Certifications: The Department of Permitting Services maintains all current Department-required certifications for employees classified at the Permitting and Code Compliance Inspector III level. The required certifications for this level are listed below:
Fire Inspector I MD Pro Board or equivalent
If under-filled at the Permitting & Code Compliance Inspector I, Grade 19:
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in an appropriate field and one (1) year of experience in a technical/professional field appropriate to fire code inspections and investigations.
OR
Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland, and three (3) years of experience in fire code inspections and investigations.
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.
Drivers License: ALL LEVELS required. Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Individuals appointed or promoted to this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the 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:
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 applicants 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 Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys 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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Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID drivers license from your state of residence?
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What is your highest level of completed education from accredited college or university?
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How many years of direct work experience do you have with compliance with fire code inspection, standards, and investigation?
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Do you currently hold a Fire Inspector I or Fire Inspector II certification from the Maryland Pro Board or an equivalent authority? If you hold both certifications, please include that information as well.
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-0311