Construction Building Inspector I- Department of Housing & Community Development

City of Baltimore•Benton, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Construction Building Inspector I conducts on-site inspections of new building construction or renovation projects of lead contaminated residential homes to ensure contract and specification compliance or to conduct energy assessments. Work involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek, but may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday hours on a 24-hour on-call basis. Work is performed at construction sites where incumbents may encounter dust, mud, noise, heights and inclement weather conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.
Have three years of experience in one of the building trades or in building and construction inspection work or in lead abatement inspection.
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Within one year of employment, must have and maintain certification as a Risk Assessor issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques of building and other structural construction work.
Knowledge of construction codes and standards.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures including OSHA rules and regulations.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Mathematic ability.
Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
Ability to maintain records and write reports.
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments 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.
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Responsibilities

Conducts on-site inspections of new building construction or renovation projects of lead contaminated residential homes to ensure contract and specification compliance or to conduct energy assessments.