Housing Rehabilitation Tech II, Construction Building Inspector II- Department of Housing & Community Development

Salary Range: $52,875.00 - $64,063.00 Annually

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Job Summary:

A Housing Rehabilitation Technician II advises on and monitors the rehabilitation of residential structures. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office or at rehabilitation sites where there is frequent exposure to unsanitary living conditions, structurally unsound houses, pets and insects. Work requires some climbing and bending.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

AND

Experience: Have three years of experience preparing specifications for and estimating the cost of the construction or rehabilitation of residential buildings.

OR

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

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates:

Certification as a Building Analyst or Healthy Homes Specialist from Building Performance Institute, and Housing Rehabilitation and/or Green and Healthy Housing from NeighborWorks America highly desirable.

Employees in this classification must obtain (within 1 year of employment commencement) the following certifications:

Lead Paint Removal & Demolition Supervisor (State of Maryland)

Renovate, Repair, and Painting (RRP) (Environmental Protection Agency)

OSHA 10 Hour Certificate (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

Failure to obtain or maintain certifications is grounds for dismissal.

**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 residential (single and multi-family dwellings), commercial and industrial building construction including masonry, carpentry and the installation and repair of heating, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical equipment and systems.

• Knowledge of safety procedures to follow in inspecting structurally unsound homes and buildings.

• Ability to prepare cost estimates for construction work.

• Ability to read engineering plans and blueprints.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including property owners, contractors, City agency personnel and co-workers.

• Ability to maintain records and prepare building construction progress and related reports.

• Ability to clearly document activities and to produce written correspondence and technical documents such as specifications.

• Ability to successfully apply problem solving skills to construction issues and interpersonal interactions with clients and construction contractors.

• Ability to be organized, timely, efficient, and thorough in the completion of work responsibilities.

• Ability to contribute as a team member in program related activities.

• Ability to operate inspection tools such as distance measuring devices and moisture meters.

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.

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 www.naces.org.

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

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