Permit Technician III (Land Development Division), Grade 19

Job Description

This position may be under-filled as a Permit Technician II, Grade 17, Salary: $43,866 - $72,189 or

Permit Technician I, Grade 15 Salary: $40,242 - $65,751.

The Department of Permitting Services, Land Development Division, is responsible for ensuring the protection of the County's water resources and the safety of residents through its engineering and inspection functions related to storm water management, sediment control, floodplain management, well-and-septic systems approval, storm drain design, and work in the public right-of-way. The duties will include:

Facilitating and administering the issuance of land development and building permits, assessing and ensuring fees and bonds are properly collected, and that all applicable codes, regulations, procedures and policies are followed.

Coordinating, problem solving, conducting legal/procedural clarification, and research and information gathering.

Interacting with developers, engineers, architects, attorneys, builders, homeowners, staff with other County agencies and with other government entities.

Determining, through customer interaction, the need for and type of services required.

Advising customers on procedural and legal considerations.

Performing sub-professional work to expedite regulatory approvals.

Following-up with customers to assure service delivery.

Assisting clients with complex permitting issues and case management.

The overall work encompasses reviewing and processing various types of land use and walk-through building permits requiring the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional Employment Information

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/IRC.

Montgomery County Government 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 a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please 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 his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualification and preferred criteria 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 Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview .

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Permit Technician III, Grade 19

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in client-advocacy work in a regulatory environment, at least two years of which must have been in a building-permit or land-use setting.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland, or possession of a High School equivalency certificate.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

If filled as a Permit Technician II, Grade 17

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in client-advocacy work in a regulatory environment, at least two years of which must have been in a building-permit or land-development setting.

Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

If filled as a Permit Technician I, Grade 15

Experience: Two (2) years of experience working with clients to assist them in a setting that involves time constraints, financial risks, emotional intensity, and a substantial body of laws and procedures that govern the provision of services.

Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Reading and interpreting plans;
  
• Computer applications;
  
• Software to process permits;
  
• Written Communications;
  
• Oral communications;
  
• Planning and organizing; and
  
• Customer service
  

Minimum Salary

48039

Maximum Salary

79285

Currency

USD

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