Montgomery County MD
Licensing and Registration Manager, Grade M3
Montgomery County MD, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Salary :
$98,662.00 - $174,642.00 Annually Location :
1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA Job Type:
Permanent Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
2025-00576 Department:
Department of Housing and Community Affairs Division:
HCA 76 Licensing Opening Date:
09/11/2025 FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $98,662 per year to $159,956 per year, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. WHO WE ARE
works to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing; maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition; preserve the safety and quality of residential and commercial areas; ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants; and support the success of common ownership communities: all with a focus on reducing racial inequities and climate change impacts. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Housing and Community Affairs is currently recruiting for a Licensing and Registration Manager to administer, manage, and supervise our Licensing and Registration team. We are seeking a dedicated individual with experience and skills in policy development, strategic planning, project management, and budget planning and development. The role requires significant attention to detail and strong managerial and communication skills to effectively lead the Licensing and Registration team.
What You'll Be Doing The Licensing Manager oversees Montgomery County's rental housing licensing programs, including surveys, applications, renewals, and fee collection. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with County agencies, managing budgets and revenue, and ensuring compliance with rental housing codes and regulations. The Manager provides policy analysis and recommendations, represents DHCA in hearings and meetings, and develops strategies, processes, and systems to support program effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Collects revenues through the annual license applications and renewals, manages the annual rental housing survey, develops and manages program budgets and revenue projections, and makes key decisions for the licensing and registration unit. Plans strategic activities and execution of relevant regulations and laws impacting the licensing and registration unit. Recommends the implementation of strategies and approaches for programs that intersect with the licensing unit. Defines operating processes and procedures to support the consistent and timely implementation of laws and regulations. Determines the business rules, requirements, and systems that ensure compliance with all appropriate governing requirements. Serves as the licensing and registration expert, ensuring cross-functional interdependencies are defined and addressed when program changes are proposed and/or implemented. Manages the licensing and registration processes for rental housing, including multifamily properties, single-family rental units, condominiums, accessory dwelling units, common ownership communities, and bed-and-breakfast and short-term residential rentals. Works closely with other programs in DHCA on issues intersecting rental housing licensing and registration issues, as well as with other County agencies like MC311, the Office of County Attorney, Finance, Office of Management and Budget, the County Council, community organizations, and many others. These duties may vary on a day-to-day basis depending on the specific needs of the program. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree Experience: Five
(5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a field related to urban planning, finance, project management, and/or administration of county, state, and local housing laws. Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with expertise or experience in the following:
Administering residential rental facilities licensing laws, for apartments, condominiums, single-family, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and short-term rentals. Registering housing units within Common Ownership Communities (COC). Managing staff customer service standards for providing informational responses to the public and collecting required information and payments from license applicants. Financial oversight, budget preparation, procurement, human resources, grant, and contract development. Managing consultants and activities that use federal, state, and local funds, while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Creating and implementing action plans, including designing surveys and performing data analyses. Public speaking and collaborating with elected and appointed officials, managers, public and private sector representatives, businesses, and community groups to present information and garner support for recommendations. Leading a team of professional and/or union-represented staff members on diverse and complex projects.
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 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.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's 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 01
MQ1
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?
Yes No
02
MQ
What is your highest level of completed education?
N/A High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Doctorate
03
MQ Question Manager III (000112)
How many years of planning and research experience do you have in land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation or other work directly related to some municipalities planning and development work?
No Experience 1 Year's Experience 2 Year's Experience 3 Year's Experience 4 Year's Experience 5 Year's Experience 6 Year's Experience 7 Year's Experience 8 Year's Experience 9+ Years Experience
Required Question
$98,662.00 - $174,642.00 Annually Location :
1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA Job Type:
Permanent Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
2025-00576 Department:
Department of Housing and Community Affairs Division:
HCA 76 Licensing Opening Date:
09/11/2025 FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $98,662 per year to $159,956 per year, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. WHO WE ARE
works to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing; maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition; preserve the safety and quality of residential and commercial areas; ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants; and support the success of common ownership communities: all with a focus on reducing racial inequities and climate change impacts. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Housing and Community Affairs is currently recruiting for a Licensing and Registration Manager to administer, manage, and supervise our Licensing and Registration team. We are seeking a dedicated individual with experience and skills in policy development, strategic planning, project management, and budget planning and development. The role requires significant attention to detail and strong managerial and communication skills to effectively lead the Licensing and Registration team.
What You'll Be Doing The Licensing Manager oversees Montgomery County's rental housing licensing programs, including surveys, applications, renewals, and fee collection. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with County agencies, managing budgets and revenue, and ensuring compliance with rental housing codes and regulations. The Manager provides policy analysis and recommendations, represents DHCA in hearings and meetings, and develops strategies, processes, and systems to support program effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Collects revenues through the annual license applications and renewals, manages the annual rental housing survey, develops and manages program budgets and revenue projections, and makes key decisions for the licensing and registration unit. Plans strategic activities and execution of relevant regulations and laws impacting the licensing and registration unit. Recommends the implementation of strategies and approaches for programs that intersect with the licensing unit. Defines operating processes and procedures to support the consistent and timely implementation of laws and regulations. Determines the business rules, requirements, and systems that ensure compliance with all appropriate governing requirements. Serves as the licensing and registration expert, ensuring cross-functional interdependencies are defined and addressed when program changes are proposed and/or implemented. Manages the licensing and registration processes for rental housing, including multifamily properties, single-family rental units, condominiums, accessory dwelling units, common ownership communities, and bed-and-breakfast and short-term residential rentals. Works closely with other programs in DHCA on issues intersecting rental housing licensing and registration issues, as well as with other County agencies like MC311, the Office of County Attorney, Finance, Office of Management and Budget, the County Council, community organizations, and many others. These duties may vary on a day-to-day basis depending on the specific needs of the program. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree Experience: Five
(5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a field related to urban planning, finance, project management, and/or administration of county, state, and local housing laws. Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with expertise or experience in the following:
Administering residential rental facilities licensing laws, for apartments, condominiums, single-family, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and short-term rentals. Registering housing units within Common Ownership Communities (COC). Managing staff customer service standards for providing informational responses to the public and collecting required information and payments from license applicants. Financial oversight, budget preparation, procurement, human resources, grant, and contract development. Managing consultants and activities that use federal, state, and local funds, while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Creating and implementing action plans, including designing surveys and performing data analyses. Public speaking and collaborating with elected and appointed officials, managers, public and private sector representatives, businesses, and community groups to present information and garner support for recommendations. Leading a team of professional and/or union-represented staff members on diverse and complex projects.
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 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.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's 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 01
MQ1
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?
Yes No
02
MQ
What is your highest level of completed education?
N/A High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Doctorate
03
MQ Question Manager III (000112)
How many years of planning and research experience do you have in land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation or other work directly related to some municipalities planning and development work?
No Experience 1 Year's Experience 2 Year's Experience 3 Year's Experience 4 Year's Experience 5 Year's Experience 6 Year's Experience 7 Year's Experience 8 Year's Experience 9+ Years Experience
Required Question