POSTING DATE: 05/05/2025 SALARY RANGE: $57,396.00 - $69,757.00 ANNUALLY 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 6-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 .
CLASS DESCRIPTION: A Housing Inspector Senior inspects the interior and exterior of vacant and occupied single, two-family, multiple family dwellings and other large buildings to enforce Baltimore City Codes and Ordinances including but not limited to health, housing, zoning, sanitation, building, fire and related codes. Work of this class has no supervisory responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week and are on 24-hour callback duty. Work is performed in various city neighborhoods where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, rodents, insects and deteriorating structures may be encountered. The work involves continual standing and walking.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, classified employees must: EDUCATION: Completion of two years at an accredited college or university.
AND EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in housing inspection work.
OR EQUIVALENCIES: Have a high school diploma or GED certification and four years of experience in housing inspection work or completed one year of the Baltimore City Housing Inspector Apprenticeship Program and have two years of experience in housing inspector work.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Non-commercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
Certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector by the International Code Council (ICC) is required. Revocation or failure to maintain the Certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector are grounds for dismissal.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of the residential maintenance, sanitation and occupancy requirements specified in the Baltimore City Codes and Ordinances including but not limited to health, housing, zoning, sanitation, building, fire and related Codes as they apply to multiple family dwellings, hotels and domiciliary care facilities.
- Skill in inspecting property and determining code violations.
- Ability to deal effectively with property owners, property managers, tenants and the general public.
- 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 assign and review the work of housing inspection personnel.
- Ability to use voltage meter, digital camera and other related test equipment and devices.
- Ability to train personnel in housing inspection techniques.
EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the 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.
NOTE: Incumbent MUST have their own vehicle in order to fulfill the job functions of this position. Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
BENEFITS: The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: 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 contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist 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 accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
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