Salary : $82,352.00 - $131,852.00 Annually
Location : 1451 Seven Locks Rd Rockville MD 20854
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Department of General Services
Division: DGS 36 Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $82,352 to $131,852, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

This is supervisory level regulatory compliance work to ensure that all plumbing work performed in the Montgomery County government complies with all Federal, State, County, and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) codes, ordinances, regulations, and practices that govern the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of a diverse assortment of plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment. The incumbent will coordinate work with subordinates, contractor crew leaders, WSSC officials, employees in other County and State units, owners/managers of County business establishments, and County residents to relay results of compliance inspections; coordinate and implement project adjustment plans; report and respond to emergencies; and otherwise exchange non-routine and routine information and answer questions about assigned project areas, plans and projects; provide cost estimates; and respond to complaints.

The supervisor will be responsible for inspecting, coordinating, monitoring, and overseeing the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all types of plumbing systems and fixtures, including but not limited to utility supply and disposal systems; sewage, water, gas, and oil lines; compressed air, vacuum, and acid systems; water closets, heaters, hydrants, valves, and pumps; fire and sprinkler systems. The employee is responsible for ensuring that WSSC, County, State, and Federal regulatory requirements are met, including services being performed by in-house employees and vendors on County-owned and/or leased properties.

THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE WORK AFTER NORMAL DUTY HOURS AND WEEKENDS. EMPLOYEE MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL HOURS. THIS POSITION IS AN ESSENTIAL POSITION AND IS REQUIRED TO REPORT FOR WORK DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THE WORK MAY ALSO BE PERFORMED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
What You'll Be Doing

• Performs inspections of new and existing plumbing equipment in County-owned and leased properties for conformance with WSSC, County, State, and Federal standards. Certifies compliance or non-compliance as inspection results dictate.

• Will work as the contract administrator for Time & Material plumbing services contracts. Responsible for tracking and sharing updates on Time and Material plumbing services contract, checking PO balance etc., use County work order system and maintain accurate records for funding have basic Microsoft Office skills to perform contract administration tasks.
• As contract administrator the selected individual shall be able to determine and agree as a group with the trade plumbers and FMOS managers when Time and material plumbing service is required.
• Shall be responsible for processing and approving JAF quotes and invoices with county work orders attached and ensure County accounting/contract administration guidelines are followed
• Approves existing installations or recommends further plumbing work based on knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating plumbing installations, equipment, and appliances.
• Reviews plans and workmanship of plumbers to see if the plumbing work complies with governing ordinances and regulations.
• Prepares time and material estimates for plumbing projects to determine the amount of time and materials needed to complete projects. Tracks budgeted funds.
• Maintains records (via County work order system or electronic files) of work performed and develops periodic summaries from such records.
• Responds to after-hours calls and serves in a stand-by capacity for emergencies and special events. This is an essential County position.
• Shall be responsible for supervising county plumbers to coordinate and assign work orders to county plumbers to respond
• Performs related work as required

The incumbent of this position is required to register as Montgomery County's Master Plumber with WSSC and is responsible for overseeing regulatory requirements on behalf of Montgomery County Government. This Master License is for the sole use of Montgomery County Government in obtaining required permits for the County and this license can not be used for other work that is not County related.

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

Experience:
• Completion of an apprenticeship or trade school program in plumbing and
• Five (5) years' experience as a journey level plumber, including two (2) years as a lead plumber or trades foreman; or
• Certification as a Master Plumber and one (1) year of experience as a lead plumber or trades foreman in private industry or other government organization.

Substitution: A combination of technical education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of verifiable experience in the plumbing trade that demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to perform at a journey level may be substituted for completion of an apprentice program.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Possession and maintenance at all times of:
• A valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
• Master Level Plumber's, Gas Fitter's and Sewer Cleaner's license issued by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). This Master License is for the sole use of Montgomery County Government in obtaining required permits for the County. This license cannot be used for other work that is not County-related.
• WSSC certification to install and maintain backflow prevention devices when required for job-related duties.

Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
• Experience administering Time & Material service contracts, particularly in a facilities or maintenance environment.
• Experience reviewing, processing, and approving vendor quotes and invoices.
• Compliance with organizational requirements
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Computer skills
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.

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.

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
01

Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed an apprenticeship or trade school program in plumbing?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional experience do you have as a lead plumber or trades foreman in private industry or other government organization?

• Less than 1 year or no experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 or more years of experience

04

How many years of experience do you have as a journey level plumber?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 or more Years experience

05

Do you have a certification as a Master Plumber?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Master Level Plumber's, Gas Fitter's and Sewer Cleaner's license issued by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you understand in this role, your Master Level Plumber's, Gas Fitter's and Sewer Cleaner's license issued by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) would be for the sole use of Montgomery County Government in obtaining required permits for the County and this license