Sanitation Enforcement Inspector- Department of Housing & Community Development

City of Baltimore•Benton, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Sanitation Enforcement Inspector inspects residential and commercial properties in Baltimore City to enforce various City Codes and Ordinances, including health, housing, sanitation, building, fire, and related codes. This role is focused on ensuring proper sanitation and sanitary maintenance of properties in both residential and non-residential areas. The work involves identifying violations, issuing citations, and referring violations to other city agencies when necessary. Employees in this class do not have supervisory responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week. 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

High school diploma or GED certification.
Two years of experience performing customer service duties.
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Must have own vehicle to fulfill the job functions.
Authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of persons.
Ability to understand Baltimore City building, housing, health and related codes pertaining to the code requirements for the exteriors of residential and non-residential properties.
Ability to inspect property and determine code violations.
Ability to perform independently.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively.
Ability to stay calm and professional in dealing with citizens who are in violation of codes.
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 write in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to give testimony in hearings against violators.

Responsibilities

Inspects residential and commercial properties in Baltimore City to enforce various City Codes and Ordinances, including health, housing, sanitation, building, fire, and related codes.
Ensures proper sanitation and sanitary maintenance of properties in both residential and non-residential areas.
Identifies violations.
Issues citations.
Refers violations to other city agencies when necessary.