Job Abstract

OPENING DATE: 05/31/2024

CLOSING DATE: 7/01/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT  

SALARY RANGE: $48,843.00 - $59,040.00 Annually

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A Housing Inspector inspects the exteriors, interiors and adjacent grounds of vacant and occupied one and two family dwellings and the exteriors and adjacent grounds of commercial establishments to enforce Baltimore City Codes and Ordinances including but not limited to health, housing, zoning, sanitation, building, fire and related codes. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and are on 24-hour callback duty. Work is performed in various City neighborhoods where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, dogs, rodents, insects and deteriorating structures may be encountered. The work involves continuous standing and walking.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have completed two years of education at an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: N/A.

OR

EQUIVALENCIES: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certification and two (2) years of experience in housing inspection work or completion of the one year Baltimore City Housing Inspector Apprenticeship Program.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to learn Baltimore City building, housing, health and related codes pertaining to the code requirements for unimproved lots and alleys and the interiors and exteriors of occupied and vacant houses and commercial establishments.

• Ability to inspect property and determine code violations.

• Ability to deal effectively with property owners, tenants and the general public.

• Ability to utilize the computer, proprietary business software and other common business software packages to prepare clear and concise reports and to maintain appropriate records.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Incumbent MUST have own vehicle to fulfill the job functions for this position. Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov .

Financial Disclosure: 

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER