Building Performance Specialist, Const Bldg Inspector II, Homeownership & Housing Preservation Department of Housing & Community Development

Salary Range:

$62454.00 - $76048.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$62454.00 Annually

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Construction Building Inspector II conducts on-site inspections of new building construction or renovation projects of lead contaminated residential and multi-family homes to ensure contract and specification compliance or to conduct energy audits/quality control inspections. Work involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week but may be required to work evening weekend and holiday hours on a 24-hour on-call basis. Work is performed at residential properties and construction sites where incumbents may encounter dust mud noise heights hazardous materials confined workspaces and inclement weather conditions. Work requires moderate physical exertion such as long periods of standing walking and crouching at building work sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application each candidate must:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

AND

Experience: Have five years of experience in one of the building trades or in building and construction inspection work or lead abatement inspection.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses Registrations and Certificates: Positions in the Department of Housing & Community Development Lead Hazard Reduction Program requires that you must have and maintain certification as a Risk Assessor issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Positions in the Department of Housing & Community Development Weatherization Program require that you must obtain within twelve months of employment and maintain the following certifications:

BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification

BPI HEP Energy Auditor (EA) Certification

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials methods and techniques of building and other structural construction work.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures including OSHA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of construction codes and standards.
• Ability to read interpret and revise drawings and specifications.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and make recommendations.
• Mathematic ability.
• Ability to interpret departmental standards policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate train and establish effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

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.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at .

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential therefore that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

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.

Your Recruiter:

If you have any questions please contact Maya McEachern HR Analyst II via email at .

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 accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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