Construction Building Inspector I- Department of Housing & Community Development

Construction Building Inspector I

A Construction Building Inspector I conducts on-site inspections of new building construction or renovation projects of lead contaminated residential homes to ensure contract and specification compliance or to conduct energy assessments. Work involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate 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 construction sites where incumbents may encounter dust, mud, noise, heights and inclement weather conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.

AND Experience : Have three years of experience in one of the building trades or in building and construction inspection work or in 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 require that within one year of employment, you must have and maintain certification as a Risk Assessor issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques of building and other structural construction work.
• Knowledge of construction codes and standards.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures including OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Mathematic ability.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

Background Check 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.

Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Your Recruiter : Maya McEachern If you have any questions, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov . 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 accommodations during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.