| Location | Rockville, MD |
| Salary | $64,104–$97,917 Per Year |
Transportation Contract Compliance Inspector I, Grade 18
Salary
$64,104.00 - $101,124.00 Annually
Location
100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2026-00632
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
DOT 50 Parking Management Engineering and Capital Project Management
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $64,104 - $97,917, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation's (MCDOT), Division of Parking Management manages the operations and maintenance of parking garages and lots within Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton central business districts including Transit areas throughout the County. The program supports the comprehensive development of these districts and promotes their economic growth and stability by supplying sufficient parking to accommodate public demand.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The MCDOT Division of Parking Management is currently recruiting for a Transportation Contract Compliance Inspector I, Grade 18 position within the Engineering & Capital Project Management Section.
This program is responsible for the maintenance of all parking lots, garages, and surrounding grounds including Transit areas. Facilities maintenance is performed at a level designed to ensure both the operational integrity of the facilities and the safety of parking patrons. Maintenance activities include: high level Program Management support handling projects related to, snow and ice removal; housekeeping services; equipment maintenance for elevators, electrical systems, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; and facility repairs including damaged glass, asphalt, concrete, plumbing, painting, striping, graffiti removal, doorframes, brick and block, meter posts, and woodwork affected by vandalism, use, or age. Groundskeeping services are also included.
What Youll Be Doing
The employee is responsible for conducting field inspections, monitoring contract standards and contractor performance, at public parking facilities (garages, lots) and Transit areas. Other duties include:
Additional Information:
Work Schedule: The employee work schedule is Thursday through Monday, from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. The ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional adjustments to the regular work hours listed, is required. Overtime is mandatory for planned and unplanned emergencies, including snow and ice control.
Essential: Individuals selected for this position will be designated as essential employees. Essential employees must report to work during periods of general emergency or when liberal leave is in effect. The employee will be required to drive a vehicle to perform maintenance field work, including visiting construction sites to conduct inspections and oversee work projects. This position also requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing work such as reviewing or inspecting maintenance work or services performed by others, documenting work performance, coordinating with contractors, or interpreting and applying standards.
Education: Completion of 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.
Licenses: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicants state of residence.
Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form and a drug screening to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Interview selection will be based on the following interview preference criteria:
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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How many years of experience do you have performing work such as reviewing or inspecting maintenance work or services performed by others, documenting work performance, coordinating with contractors, or interpreting and applying standards?
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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Do you possess a valid Class C (or equivalent) Drivers License from your state of residence?
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The work schedule for this position is Thursday through Monday, from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. This role also requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional adjustments to regular hours. In addition, mandatory overtime is required for both planned and unplanned emergencies, including snow and ice control. Are you able to meet this schedule, including the required flexibility and mandatory overtime for emergency situations?
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-5000