Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$43,901.00 – $69,639.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$43,901.00 – $56,770.00 Annually

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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS

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.

Special Note: this position is grant-funded and valid for the life of the grant.

Essential Functions:

• Inspects the exterior and interior of vacant and occupied single and two-family dwelling units and adjacent property and the exterior and adjacent property of commercial establishments, as defined by the Baltimore City Building Fire and Related Codes, for compliance with or violation of applicable Codes and Ordinances including but not limited to health, housing, zoning, sanitation, building and fire.
• Identifies responsible parties, records and reports unsanitary conditions such as trash, rats, high grass and weeds and such housing code violations as defective doors, windows, paint, porches and steps.
• Issues Violation Notices and Environmental Citations utilizing a computerized system to property owners, landlords or tenants for specific housing, building, environmental, sanitation, health or fire prevention violations based on the relevant City Codes.
• Recommends the issuances of and issues notices to inform property owners and tenants of code violations and provides violators with information on code compliance.
• Investigates complaints of improper disposal of residential and non-residential trash.
• Investigates complaints of interior and exterior violations and reinspects to ensure compliance.
• Maintains files of all Violation Notices and Environmental Citations issued and coordinates inspection schedule through an automated inspection system.
• Develops case history folders containing forms issued by the inspector, notes of conversations, correspondence, field reviews with owner of property, and related information.
• Prepares violation case records and materials for code enforcement case presentation and prosecution in Court by the Code Enforcement Legal Section; confers with Code Enforcement Legal Section attorneys, Assistant State’s Attorneys or Assistant City Solicitors on case records and findings; testifies in court as an expert witness on case inspection findings.
• Prepares and maintains inspection records and reports utilizing the computer, proprietary business software and other common business software packages.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of two years at an accredited college or university.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate and two years of experience in housing inspection work or completion of the one-year Baltimore City Housing Inspector Apprenticeship Program.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

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. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER