Permitting Services Lead

Frederick County Government•30 North Market Street - Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This technical and administrative position oversees permit intake, processing, and compliance for various building functions, ensuring proper applications, fees, and regulatory adherence. The position works with contractors, design professionals, and the public. The position also assists in permit processing policy development with leadership, supervises implementation and corrective actions, and participates in meetings to address permitting activities and resolve issues. Direction is given to Permits staff; supervision is received from the Manager, Permitting Services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in planning, zoning, or a related field which must include at least one year of work experience supervising or directing the work of others
Knowledge of processes and procedures related to all permitting types
Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and requirements regarding the planning and permitting, along with Frederick County's permitting and construction process
Extensive knowledge of building and permitting activities and all construction trades
Knowledge of the principles and objectives of all permitting and inspection responsibilities
Knowledge of plan review and field inspection practices and principles
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and requirements regarding local land use and land preservation
Knowledge of how to effectively read building, site and improvement plans
Knowledge of Frederick County ordinances related to building, gaming, plumbing and electrical
Ability to monitor and evaluate employees with various skill sets and responsibilities
Ability to provide training for appropriate software platforms
Ability to effectively locate code related to current code adoptions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association, etc.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in data management
Additional years of permitting work experience
College degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field
Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year work experience as described above which must include at least 1 year of work experience supervising or directing the work of others
High School Diploma with 5 years work experience as described above which must include at least 1 year of work experience supervising or directing the work of others

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and give direction to Permit staff regarding the processing and management of the permit and license processes
Perform quality control, audits, and assurance reviews on applications received and processed; follow up on audits as needed
Coordinate with inspectors to process Temporary Certificates of Occupancy applications
Attend meetings for Electrical, Plumbing, and Gaming Boards, and keep track of meetings and minutes
Maintain project files, databases, spreadsheets, and project status documents, including scanning and filing documents
Assist the Manager of Permitting Services with the assignment of work objectives for staff, coordinate, review, and evaluate the work performance of staff
Assist with overall staff involvement with centralized intake and processing and provide guidance and training to Customer Service Technicians, Permits Coordinator and Administrative Specialists regarding processing and management of the permit and license processes
Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan)
Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Deferred Compensation Plan
Legal Resources
Supplemental Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan