Housing Inspector - Department of Housing & Community Development

Baltimore City•Towson, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Completion of two years at an accredited college or university.
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.
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.
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.
Must have own vehicle in order to fulfill the job functions for this position.
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

Inspects the exteriors, interiors and adjacent grounds of vacant and occupied one- and two-family dwellings.
Inspects the exteriors and adjacent grounds of commercial establishments.
Enforces Baltimore City Codes and Ordinances including but not limited to health, housing, zoning, sanitation, building, fire and related codes.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Maintain appropriate records.