OPEN DATE: 02/1/2024
CLOSING DATE: 03/13/2024 12:00 Midnight EXTENDED
Salary Range: $57,743.00 - $70,310.00 Annually
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 www.naces.org.
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.
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Testing is also required prior to promotion to a sensitive job classification.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from the eligible list resulting from this examination will be on probation for 6 months.
JOB DEFINITION
A 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 workweek, 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.
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 the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have five (5) years of experience in one of the building trades or in building and construction inspection work or lead abatement inspection.
NOTES EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Some 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.
Some positions in the Department of Housing & Community Development Weatherization Program requires 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
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND 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.
NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
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.
If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov .
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