Director Special Investigations Unit, Operations Officer III- Department of Housing & Community Developement

Director Of The Special Investigations Unit

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit reviews and manages the detailed work of the Special Investigations Unit within the Permits & Litigation Division. The work reported can be of either a criminal and civil nature related to Housing Building and Fire-related Code violations, not limited to housing, zoning, health, and environmental. An Operations Officer III performs professional work in planning, coordinating or directing an administrative, programmatic or technical operation for an agency. Work of this class involves supervising professional or technical personnel and may involve supervising clerical or paraprofessional personnel. Incumbents receive managerial supervision from an administrative superior.

Employees in this class work a conventional work week. Some positions in this class may be required to work evening and weekend hours and 24-hour callback in an emergency. Work is performed in an office where work conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Essential functions include managing all activities of the Special Investigation Unit including but not limited to coordinating, reviewing, and reporting on the work performed by SIU staff. Reviews all incoming requests for research and all outgoing work products to ensure performance standards are met. Assigns and tracks all service requests and maintains accurate workload data. Ensures service requests are timely and accurately closed out. Supervises, plans, and executes all investigations, enforcement, and surveillance activities. Manages the alarm registration program.

Minimum qualifications include having a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in administrative or professional work. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience. A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit are also required. Provisional driver's licenses are not acceptable. You must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with the application at the time of applying.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information. Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics. Knowledge of management practices and methods. Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects. Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives. Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures. Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely. Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts reports and statistical and budgetary statements. Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others. Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports. Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.

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 screening and must be successfully completed. All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation. 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.

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 the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.