Housing Inspector Senior- Department of Housing & Community Development

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

1d•$57,978 - $94,498•Onsite

About The Position

A Housing Inspector Senior inspects the interior and exterior of vacant and occupied single, two-family, multiple family dwellings and other large buildings 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 has no supervisory responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week and are on 24-hour callback duty. Work is performed in various city neighborhoods where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, rodents, insects and deteriorating structures may be encountered. The work involves continual standing and walking.

Requirements

Completion of two years at an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience in housing inspection work.
Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution and four years’ experience in housing inspection work OR completion of the one-year Baltimore City Housing Inspector Apprenticeship Program and two years of experience in housing inspector work.
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector by the International Code Council (ICC) is required.
Must have own vehicle to fulfill the job functions of this position.
Must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with application at time of applying.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the residential maintenance, sanitation and occupancy requirements specified in the Baltimore City Codes and Ordinances including but not limited to health, housing, zoning, sanitation, building, fire and related Codes as they apply to multiple family dwellings, hotels and domiciliary care facilities.
Skill in inspecting property and determining code violations.
Ability to deal effectively with property owners, property managers, tenants and the 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.
Ability to use voltage meter, digital camera and other related test equipment and devices.

Responsibilities

Inspects the interior and exterior of vacant and occupied single, two-family, multiple family dwellings and other large buildings to enforce Baltimore City Codes and Ordinances including but not limited to health, housing, zoning, sanitation, building, fire and related codes.
Assign and review the work of housing inspection personnel.
Train personnel in housing inspection techniques.